


Per the FMCSA, “Time spent traveling to a nearby, reasonable, safe location to obtain required rest after loading or unloading. If a driver is not ill or fatigued and can answer these other 3 questions with a “Yes”, then using Personal Conveyance may be correct. Is the move to strictly seek the closest, safe place to park, even if a driver has moved along the route line to the next business-related location?.Is the move purely personal with no benefit to the business? A move benefitting the business would include moving closer to the driver’s next pick up or delivery, or a maintenance move performed to support the business.Unless the driver is completely released from duty and free to pursue activities of their choosing, the driver must log a move as on-duty driving. Is the driver off-duty? See the definition of on-duty in §395.2which includes any work in support of the business or time involved in business activities.Is the driver ill or fatigued? Does the driver’s condition allow them to safely drive the vehicle?”.Most officers rely on 4 “tests” to determine if a driver is properly using personal conveyance.
NEW FMCSA PERSONAL CONVEYANCE RULE DRIVERS
So, truck drivers should use PC very carefully! Only law enforcement officers will determine if a driver is using personal conveyance correctly. What is an acceptable use of personal conveyance?
