With the ELD mandate comes questions about the hours of service and what you should and should not log. One question asked has to do with yard moves, what they are and when you should log them. A yard move is when you are driving your truck within the property of a carrier, customer, or repair shop. Within the confines of these properties, you do not need to log your drive time. According to the FMCSA, you only need to log the time you are on a public roadway. Yard moves do count as being “on duty” and starts your 14-hour day. Click the link below to find more questions and answers about yard moves.
Questions and Answers About Logging a Yard Move
