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DOT “Light” for Vans
Presented at AGTA San Jose 2011Info from Federal Motor Carrier Safety
AdministrationSpeaker 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