FMCSR 393 Lamp & Reflective Device Violations During the period from April 2012 through January 2013 OmniSource received 11 lamp & reflective device violations during roadside inspections, 1 being an out of service violation.

Recent Violations Requirement FMCSR 393 Left side headlamp, out on low beam Inoperative required lamp, trailer tag light out Right side headlamp, out on low beam Requirement FMCSR 393 All required lamps shall be capable of being operated at all times, 393.9 (a) FMCSR 393.9 (a) Lamps operable, prohibition of obstructions of lamps and reflectors. All lamps required by this subpart shall be capable of being operated at all times.

Recent Violations Requirement FMCSR 393 Inoperative required lamp on right rear Inoperative ID lamp on left center of cab Inoperative left turn signal (OOS) Requirement FMCSR 393 All commercial motor vehicles manufactured on or after December 25, 1968, must, at a minimum, meet the applicable requirements, 393.11 (a) (1) FMCSR 393.11 (a) (1) All commercial motor vehicles manufactured on or after December 25, 1968, must, at a minimum, meet the applicable requirements of 49 CFR 571.108 (FMVSS No. 108) in effect at the time of manufacture of the vehicle. Commercial motor vehicles manufactured before December 25, 1968, must, at a minimum, meet the requirements of subpart B of part 393 in effect at the time of manufacture.

Recent Violations Requirement FMCSR 393 Reflector on right rear broken and missing 3 of 3 rear center ID lamps missing Typical location Requirement FMCSR 393 A CMV shall not be operated unless it is equipped in accordance with the requirements of this part, 393.1 (c) FMCSR 393.1 (c) Scope of the rules in this subpart. No motor carrier may operate a commercial motor vehicle, or cause or permit such vehicle to be operated, unless it is equipped in accordance with the requirements and specifications of this part.

Recent Violations Requirement FMCSR 393 Both rear marker lights amber not red FMCSR 393.11 (c) Prohibition on the use of amber stop lamps and tail lamps. No commercial motor vehicle may be equipped with an amber stop lamp, a tail lamp, or other lamp which is optically combined with an amber stop lamp or tail lamp. Requirement FMCSR 393 No CMV may be equipped with an amber stop, tail, or rear side marker lamp, 393.11 (c)

Recent Violations Requirement FMCSR 393 No reflective sheeting on mud flaps Required on vehicles manufactured after July 1997, 393.11 Rear mud flap retro reflective sheeting covered with mud Requirement FMCSR 393 Lamps and reflective devices must not be obscured, By any part of the load or, Covered by dirt or, Other added vehicle equipment, 393.9 (b) FMCSR 393.11- 49 C.F.R. § 571.108 Standard No. 108 Element 1: Each truck tractor manufactured on or after July 1, 1997, shall be equipped with retroreflective sheeting that meets the requirements of S5.7.1. Two strips of sheeting in alternating colors, each not less than 600 mm long, located as close as practicable to the edges of the rear fenders, mudflaps, or the mudflap support brackets, to mark the width of the truck tractor. The strips shall be mounted as horizontal as practicable, in a vertical plane facing the rear, on the rear fenders, on the mudflap support brackets, on plates attached to the mudflap support brackets, or on the mudflaps. 393.9 (b) Lamps operable, prohibition of obstructions of lamps and reflectors. Lamps and reflective devices/material required by this subpart must not be obscured by the tailboard, or by any part of the load, or its covering by dirt, or other added vehicle or work equipment, or otherwise. Exception: The conspicuity treatments on the front end protection devices may be obscured by part of the load being transported.

Requirements, FMCSR 393 Reflective sheeting on trailer sides Retro reflective sheeting shall be applied to each side of the trailer or semitrailer Each strip of retro reflective sheeting shall be positioned as horizontally as practicable, beginning and ending as close to the front and rear as practicable Retro reflective sheeting shall cover at least half of the length of the trailer and the spaces between the segments of the strip shall be distributed as evenly as practicable, 393.13 (c) (1) FMCSR 393.13 (c) (1) Locations for retroreflective sheeting-Sides. Retroreflective sheeting shall be applied to each side of the trailer or semitrailer. Each strip of retroreflective sheeting shall be positioned as horizontally as practicable, beginning and ending as close to the front and rear as practicable. The strip need not be continuous but the sum of the length of all of the segments shall be at least half of the length of the trailer and the spaces between the segments of the strip shall be distributed as evenly as practicable. The centerline for each strip of retroreflective sheeting shall be between 375 mm (15 inches) and 1,525 mm (60 inches) above the road surface when measured with the trailer empty or unladen, or as close as practicable to this area. If necessary to clear rivet heads or other similar obstructions, 50 mm (2 inches) wide retroreflective sheeting may be separated into two 25 mm (1 inch) wide strips of the same length and color, separated by a space of not more than 25 mm (1 inch).

Requirements, FMCSR 393 Reflective sheeting lower rear area Each strip of retro reflective sheeting shall be positioned as horizontally as practicable Extending across the full width of the trailer Beginning and ending as close to the extreme edges as practicable, 393.13 (c)(2) FMCSR 393.13 (c) (2) Lower rear area. The rear of each trailer and semitrailer must be equipped with retroreflective sheeting. Each strip of retroreflective sheeting shall be positioned as horizontally as practicable, extending across the full width of the trailer, beginning and ending as close to the extreme edges as practicable. The centerline for each of the strips of retroreflective sheeting shall be between 375 mm (15 inches) and 1,525 mm (60 inches) above the road surface when measured with the trailer empty or unladen, or as close as practicable to this area.

Requirements, FMCSR 393 Reflective sheeting upper rear area Two pairs of WHITE strips of retro reflective sheeting, each pair consisting of strips 12 inches long Must be positioned horizontally and vertically on the right and left upper corners of the rear of the body of each trailer As close as practicable to the top of the trailer and as far apart as practicable, 393.13(c)(3) FMCSR 393.13(c)(3) Upper rear area. Two pairs of white strips of retroreflective sheeting, each pair consisting of strips 300 mm (12 inches) long, must be positioned horizontally and vertically on the right and left upper corners of the rear of the body of each trailer and semitrailer, as close as practicable to the top of the trailer and as far apart as practicable. If the perimeter of the body, as viewed from the rear, is not square or rectangular, the strips may be applied along the perimeter, as close as practicable to the uppermost and outermost areas of the rear of the body on the left and right sides.

Preventing Violations Regular vehicle inspections include: Pre-trip inspections On-the-road safety checks Post-trip inspections D.V.I.R. Daily Vehicle Inspection Report Used to request all repairs Signed by maintenance once repairs are made Kept on file for 3 months Drivers perform a pre-trip inspection prior to the start of their shift. Pre-trip inspections are the responsibility of the driver. It is their responsibility to make notations on the pre-trip inspection form ( DVIR) of any defects they found during the pre-trip inspection, while driving throughout the day or during the post trip inspection at the end of the day. Upon completion the inspection form (DVIR), is turned in to the dispatch/ maintenance office. Once repairs are completed and the DVIR is signed by maintenance it must be kept on file for 3 months.

Preventing Violations Regular inspections insure preventive maintenance schedule is being used to: Maintain vehicles in safe operating condition Maximize vehicle life Minimize vehicle service failures (road calls) Minimize loss of accessibility due to equipment failure Preventive maintenance (PM) consists of scheduled servicing, inspections, and vehicle repairs to prevent potential problems and maximize vehicle availability. Preventive maintenance is used to proactively avoid or reduce vehicle breakdowns and is based on time, mileage, engine hours, or gallons of fuel used. Preventive maintenance actions include vehicle inspection, lubrication, adjustment, cleaning, testing, repair, and/or replacement of worn parts. To maximize the availability of vehicles, PM services must be performed on a scheduled basis. If preventive maintenance is not performed regularly, vehicle life span will be greatly reduced.

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