DOT “Light” for Vans Presented at AGTA San Jose 2011 Info from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Speaker is NOT an expert
What’s this about? Recent changes in the law What DOT “light” means Overview of requirements SAFER reporting system
Changes affecting 9-15 Passenger vans 6/1/2010 effective: 75 miles exemption removed unless exempted DOT# on van Driver file requirements Vehicle inspections SAFER reporting system
Who is exempt? Single state operators Commercial Zone or otherwise: example Washington DC area-WMATC Check local rules frequently
Why DOT “Light”? Don made up this term! No driver CDL required No driver log book required HOWEVER…..
DOT Driver Record Requirements DOT physical and driver card Hours of service tracking MVA history Safety/fitness reviews No drug test, but……. Document, Document, Document
Vehicle Maintenance Preventive and repair plan documented Outside regular inspections Document, document, document
So what? Who knows? SAFER System website Anyone can see status and results Look ‘em up
SAFER Pg1
SAFER Pg2
FMCSA Brochure security/PCS/safetypubs.aspx
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So that’s the Challenge Who will serve your customers?