Using Paper Logs

About the Training

When an ELD fails, drivers must be ready to run on paper without missing a beat. This training shows how to maintain a compliant paper log during a device malfunction and explains the carrier policy that ties pay to keeping accurate records.

What You'll Learn

  • Complete a paper log correctly when the ELD malfunctions
  • Explain the carrier policy on running paper during a device failure
  • Identify the information a paper log must capture
  • Describe the consequences of refusing to run on paper

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