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Truckers Reference
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Truckers Reference
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An online reference for trip, weather, news and compliance information |
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Compliance Tips From the
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Breaking News! Final Rule for Hours of Service - This final rule is effective January 19, 2009. It essentialy upholds the the December 17, 2007 interim rule of the 11 and 14 hour rules and the the 34 hour restart. Federal Motor Carriers news release can be read HERE. Read and/or print the actual the actual final rule HERE. Compliance question or website comment? Click Here Truckers Reference
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Things change here all the time! When we post a new link or want to remind you of one of our features, we'll tell you about it here! Got a great link? Submit it HERE New this week: Pilot Car Services - Center column, bottom Here News feeds - I found some great trucking and even a job search news feed to help keep you up to date on whats happening in the transportation world. Look under "Trucking News" (far right top of screen). Online Radio - Stuff to listen to while you work, from music to old time radio (my favorite!). There's also a link to a website to help you find a radio station near you. Far right, scroll down to "Entertainment/Misc". Traffic Cameras - I added a new "Traffic Cam" section. Middle column on the bottom. Webcams for most major cities. Latest from the DOT briefing room
Other DOT news TACT (Ticketing Agressive Cars and Trucks) Program Hours of Service news release 1. GVWR/GCWR or actual physical weight of 10,001lbs or more
2. Designed to transport more than 8 passengers including the driver for compensation; 3. Is designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers including the driver and is not used to transport passengers for compensation; or 4. Is used to transport Hazmat Read CFR 390.5 HERE Scroll down the definitions until you find "Commercial Motor Vehicle" It would also be a good idea to read the definition of "Interstate Commerce" Here
are 8 logbook examples These are a must read!
Click HERE for the 2005 HOS summary (scroll down) HOS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) HERE is the actual Final Rule from the Feds Maximum Driving time for passenger carrying vehicles The 4
ways to accumulate a 10 hour rest period (paraphrased
from 395.1(g)) 1)
10 consecutive unbroken hours 'Off Duty'
2) 10 consecutive unbroken hours in the 'Sleeper Berth' 3) A combination totaling 10 hours 'Off Duty' and
'Sleeper' if it is consecutive and unbroken. 4) An equivalent period of 10 hours that has one rest period of at least 8 hours in the 'Sleeper Berth' and a separate period of at least 2 hours but less than ten hours in the 'Sleeper Berth' or 'Off Duty', or any combination. NOTE: Any time less than 8hrs in the sleeper will count against you! That includes 'Sleeper Berth and 'Off Duty'. You can read the actual regs HERE for the 4 methods. Scroll down 395.1(g) to where it reads: " (g)(1)(ii)(A) The term "equivalent of at least 10 consecutive hours off duty" means a period of..." Read carefully! Suggestion: When you come on duty, count out 14 hours from the time you start and mark it on your log - Thats when you'll need to stop. Plan your trip accordingly! Click HERE for all HOS regulations Make sure you read any Guidance thats available! We've put the
'fun' back in fundamentals...
General
requirements on securemento of cargo
Commodity specific securement requirements
Logs | Lumber | Metal
Coils | Paper
Rolls | Concrete
Pipe
Intermodal Containers | Light trucks/vans | Heavy equipment Crushed vehicles | Roll on/Roll off hook containers | Default Working Load Limits for unmarked tiedowns CDL
Classifications | A graphic of CDL groups Refer to Part 383.91 for all the specific CDL group definitions Read the regs for yourself...
391.11 General qualifications | 391.13 Driver responsibilites 391.15 Disqualification of drivers Practice for the CDL exam! Preparing for the big test? Check out thest links. For Hazmat help, see our Hazmat page HERE CDL review test Breakdown | Crist Online CDL test Other helpful hints | Nationwide DMV assistance The links below will explain general requirements and give axle weight info that most (if not all) states follow Size and Weight Program from FHWA Q and A about size weight w/ regs Oversize/Overweight Load standards Bridge weight Calculator Bridge weight history, formula and table - Explanation from wikipedia with all kinds of explanations and a table that shows allowable weight based on vehicle length and number of axles. Make sure your medical card is in possession and readable! Click HERE to read up on physical qualification for drivers... If you can't sleep, it will cure it! NOTE! If you are operating your vehicle without a skills performance evaluation, corrective lenses or hearing aid when your medical certificate requires these items, you may be placed out of service. You are an IFTA qualified motor vehicle if you: Have two axles and a registered gross vehicle weight more than 26,000lbs Have three or more axles regardless of weight Is used in combination when the weight of the combination excees 26,000lbs See IFTA's home page and refer to the Articles of Agreement, R245 Fuel taxes by State | IFTA's home
page IFTA's tax rate page by State including Canada Int'l Registration Plan (IRP) New! Unified Carrier Registration System (UCR) UCR replaces your single state registration. Make sure you get yourself registered, even if your state does not participate! Unified Carrier Registration System Overview of drug and
alcohol rules Am I subject? (employee/employer) | Drug and Alcohol FAQ USDOT drug and alcohol compliance page-all you need to know Drug and Alcohol program information and guidelines Testing Consortiums
In general, not less than 2/32" on the back, andNorth State Alliance | Drug free business | Nationwide testing REMEMBER! BAC for drivers is .04! North American Standards says you'll be out of service with ANY detectable amount for 24hrs! Read the drug and alcohol prohibition regulation and guidance HERE 4/32" on the front axle Read the regulations HERE Interpretations/Guidance questions HERE On dual wheels, if you have 2 tires together that are less than 2/32" you may be placed out of service. A nice refresher on how air brakes work Another Air Brake instruction... Air Brake instruction and history Test your knowledge with this practice test from Oregon General CVSA requirments Below is an excerpt from the latest CVSA OOS criteria. Keep in mind there are more types of brakes and chamber sizes. The examples of brake sizes listed below are for clamp type air brakes of standard and long stroke brakes. If your brakes are right at these adjustment limits, no violaton.You are declared "Out of Service" by North American Standards if you have 20% or more brakes out of adjustment. For example, a standard tractor/trailer 5 axle truck has 10 brakes, 2 brakes out of adjustment meets the 20% critera. Warning! Standards can always change on a moments notice, so its always best to get yourself a copy of the OOS criteria. Type 16 / 1 3/4" / LS = 2"
Type 20 / 1 3/4" / LS = 2" Type 24 / 1 3/4" / LS = 2 1/2" Type 30 / 2" / LS = 2 1/2" LS=Long Stroke brakes North American Standard Inspection Levels defined  Hauling
Hazmat?Although a bit old, Nevada's 2004 handbook has some good all around information. Nevada mirrors most states in the way it enforces IFTA, Weight laws, and USDOT regulations. Download it for free HERE It's worth taking a look at, and the price is right! Online USDOT/Operating Authority registration
assistance can be found HERE Registration and licensing forms Forms for USDOT number, operating authority and other forms. Heres an extenisve Registration and Licensing FAQ that should answer most questions. USDOT numbers must be on your truck! ICC/MC numbers are not
mandatory anymore. Truck must be marked on both sides on a sharply contrasting back ground. Read the regulation here If you lease a truck, make sure you read the whole regulation New Entrant FAQ Here
The below link will take you to a page where you can download free forms from the feds to get your business legal. Forms Look on the left hand navigation bar and scroll down to where it says "Downloadable Forms"
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