Split sleeper tutorial template

For those interested in learning/familiarizing themselves with how to better use the so-called, "split sleeper" function of the HOS logs, with jobs mainly within the reefer sector of the industry -- I offer to you the following link to what is one of the better explanations/descriptions I have seen for this function; wish to high heaven someone else had shown me such a file.....prior to my own earlier "commando" missions when doing reefer duty runs:

from Werner's website -- split sleeper tutorial with examples -- hope this helps -- a downloadable PDF file

NOTICE: The above guide will NOT save you from the resulting disrupted sleep schedules/cycles that will likely follow -- if you do decide to master & use this technique. Note also -- that sleepy driving is basically drunk driving (whether you are driving a big rig -- or not). And thus -- you have been adequately warned.

I am NOT an expert on the use of this technique. Thus -- if you have questions after reading this file -- I would suggest that you direct those questions instead to your driver trainer dept at your chosen carrier. If you are contemplating driving for a certain reefer fleet, and your driver trainer dept or group cannot/will not adequately answer questions of this nature -- consider that to likely be a RED FLAG for prospective employment there.

Safe travels......

-- L

 

Follow-up: BE SURE to ask your prospective reefer/other freight carrier (preferrably during your orientation session) specifically how they want/don't want you to use the "personal conveyance" feature of the HOS system with their driver logs.

If -- for whatever reason(s) -- they won't allow you to use the so-called "PC" feature at all -- then you should know and understand that UP FRONT -- BEFORE YOU EVEN START driving for them.

-- L

 

Probably the biggest one overall is being able to correctly and successfully ADD & SUBTRACT.

-- L

 

Thank you so much for pointing out this glitch!

If this system is what I think it probably is -- then this problem will freak out a lot of drivers that are new to reefer and/or split sleeper. Given your post above -- rookies can now ask their trainers and/or safety dept about this problem -- BEFORE it's a real problem for them.....

-- L