Help for New US DOT Registrants

• Are you contemplating registering for a DOT #
• Did you just get a ticket because you didn't have one?
• Maybe you already have your DOT # and are simply wondering...

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  If your company falls under any of the above scenarios, DCH, Inc. can help. We have helped many of our clients from the beginning and can guide you through the registration process, the set up of your safety management controls, and provide a solid understanding of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations that must be followed by all companies with a DOT number. 

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16 Deadly Sins

 

The new regulations also will require that new entrants correct certain deficiencies found in roadside inspections on an expedited basis. FMCSA also will check compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain household goods-related requirements in the new entrant safety audit, if applicable. Failure to comply with these requirements won’t affect the outcome of the safety audit, but the agency will take action to improve compliance.

 

FMCSA also has improved its educational and technical assistance (ETA) materials to ensure applicants understand applicable federal motor carrier safety standards. And the agency is eliminating the safety certification application for a DOT # (Form MCS-150A), saying it is not effective for establishing a carrier‘s knowledge of safety requirements.

Among the 16 “sudden death” violations, 14 would lead to failure of an audit based on a single occurrence. Two regulations -- failing to require a driver to make a record of duty status, and using a commercial motor vehicle not periodically inspected -- require a threshold of 51 percent or more of examined records to trigger automatic failure. The agency said use of thresholds responded to complaints that a single occurrence standard would unfairly discriminate against larger new entrants.

 

The 16 violations FMCSA has determined should result in automatic failure of the audit are:

1)  Failing to implement an alcohol and/or controlled substances testing program.

2)  Using a driver known to have an alcohol content of 0.04 or greater to perform a safety-sensitive function.

3)  Using a driver who has refused to submit to an alcohol or controlled substances test as required under
     FMCSA part 382.

4)  Using a driver known to have tested positive for a controlled substance.

5)  Failing to implement a random controlled substances and/or alcohol testing program.

6)  Knowingly using a driver who does not possess a valid CDL.

7)  Knowingly allowing, requiring, permitting or authorizing an employee with a commercial driver’s license that is
     suspended, revoked or canceled by a state or who is disqualified to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle.

8)  Knowingly allowing, requiring, permitting, or authorizing a driver to drive who is disqualified to drive a CMV.
     (This violation refers to a driver operating a CMV as defined under § 383.5.)

9)  Operating a motor vehicle without having in effect the required minimum levels of financial responsibility
     coverage (insurance).

10) Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without having in effect the required minimum levels of financial
      responsibility.

11) Knowingly using a disqualified driver.

12) Knowingly using a physically unqualified driver. (This violation refers to a driver operating a CMV as defined
      under § 390.5.)

13) Failing to require a driver to make a record of duty status.

14) Requiring or permitting the operation of a CMV declared ‘‘out-of-service’’ before repairs are made.

15) Failing to correct out-of-service defects listed by driver in a driver vehicle inspection report before the
      vehicle is operated again.

16) Using a Commercial Motor Vehicle that has not been inspected at least annually.

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