Samsara
Q: When must a driver certify his/her logs?
A: At the end of every shift.
Q: What inspection level includes full driver and vehicle inspection?
A: Level 1.
How does the 30-minute break rule work, and when is it required?
Under the Federal Ruleset, a driver must take a 30-minute break after 8 cumulative hours of driving without at least a 30-minute interruption. The break can be off-duty, sleeper berth, or on-duty not driving
Q: Can a driver use a phone at a red light?
A: No. If the vehicle is in operation on a roadway, distracted driving rules still apply even when temporarily stopped in traffic.
Q: What should be your first priority after an accident?
A: Check for injuries and call emergency personnel if needed
Q: What must a driver do before starting a trip in Samsara?
Q: You receive a roadside inspection. How quickly must you report it to the company?
A: Immediately—delaying reporting can create safety and compliance risks.
If a driver has driven for 65 hours in the last 8 days and on his last trip he returned back to Texas.
Question: Can Tom continue driving?
Yes. Tom has 5 hours left of driving. But, he must take a 34-hour off-duty reset in order to reset his clock.
Q: What is the penalty for a CDL driver caught using a handheld phone while driving?
A: A CDL driver can be fined up to $2,750.
In addition, the driver may receive:
Q: What information should you provide anyone while at the scene of an accident?
A: Only the Facts!
A: A driver’s Samsara ELD disconnects during a trip, what should the driver do?
Name 5 items that you should check under the hood during a pre-trip?
A driver starts his day in Texas comes on duty at 7:00 AM. Goes to Louisiana and returns back by 9:00 PM (14 hours later), so far he has only driven 8 hours. Can he continue driving?
No. Even though he has remaining driving hours, the 14-hour on-duty limit has been reached. Therefore, he cannot continue driving.
Q: A driver operating a motor vehicle should never have a phone in their hand. What devices should be used if the driver needed to answer the phone?
A: Phone Mount or Handsfree device.
Q How many pictures are you required to take when involved in an accident?
At least 20 pictures!
Q: Why is Samsara important for drivers?
Q: Name at least 3 common, easily preventable roadside violation that adds CSA points.
A: Lights, Low Tire Pressure, Low Tread Depth, Loose/Unsecured Cargo, HOS violations, Shipping IDs, Trailer Numbers, Windshield Washer Fluid, Emergency Equipment, Wiper Blades, Windshield Issues
Q: A driver finishes a load and drives 25 miles to a restaurant using Personal Conveyance.
Dispatch then asks the driver to continue toward the next pickup. Can he continue on PC?
A: No. Personal Conveyance cannot be used to advance a load or benefit the carrier. That would be an HOS violation due to misuse of PC status.
Q: Why is texting or phone use so dangerous for truck drivers?
A large truck requires longer stopping distance, making distraction more dangerous.
Q: Within how many hours must you complete a post accident drug test?
A: 34 Hours!
Q: Can a driver edit logs thier logs in Samsara?
A: YES
Q: What is the maximum allowable air loss during a leak test?
Q: As a CDL driver using an ELD, FMCSA rules require you to carry blank paper logs. How many must be in your possession?
A: At least 8 days of blank paper logs
Q: What percentage of motor vehicle crashes are linked to distracted driving, including cellphone use?
A: Distracted driving is involved in approximately 10% to 13% of all crashes overall.
Cellphone use significantly increases crash risk, especially texting, which is considered one of the most dangerous forms of distraction for commercial drivers.
Q: Within how many hours must you complete a post accident alcohol test?
A: 2 hours!