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Does PC count as off-duty time?
Yes, personal conveyance (PC) time is considered off-duty time, meaning it does not count toward a driver's on-duty hours or the 14-hour on-duty window. It is time spent for personal use, but drivers must be relieved of all work responsibility and switch their status to off-duty in their electronic logging device (ELD).
Key points about personal conveyance
- Off-duty status:
Time spent on personal conveyance is off-duty time and is separate from work-related on-duty or driving hours. - ELD requirements:
Drivers must manually select the "off-duty" status and then "personal conveyance" in their ELD. - Restrictions:
- It cannot be used to extend a workday.
- It cannot be used for work-related activities.
- It generally cannot be used to drive from a delivery location to a home terminal or final destination, as this is considered a continuation of the trip.
- Valid uses include:
- Driving to lodging or a safe parking spot after a delivery.
- Traveling to restaurants or grocery stores for personal needs.
- Moving a vehicle to a safer, legal parking location if it is currently in an unsafe spot.
- Documentation:
Drivers should keep receipts and add comments in their ELD to document their usage. - Company policy:
Some companies have their own specific policies and restrictions on personal conveyance, so it is essential to check with your safety department before using it.