Truckers and Travelers

Hello, Fellow Truckers!  This is the fourth and final part of this series on the new FMCSA regulations that became effective 2/17/09.  These last four regs, 13 thru 16,  have to do with your truck equipment and record of duty status for your drivers.  You must have your drivers keep log books if you have interstate authority.  With intrastate, where you run in only one state, you need to check with your local state DOT office.  In Florida, where I operate my trucking business,  I am required to have my drivers keep time sheets.  Examples of these are found on your state links on my website.  Remember, Drivers, once you are found in violation of any of these regulations, you will not be able to operate your truck until you correct and submit the corrections to the DOT.  That means loss of profits for you.  I want to make sure you are given information that helps you stay informed and successful in your trucking business.  Be safe out there!

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

14.  Requiring or permitting the operation of a commercial motor vehicle declared “out-of-service” (OOS) before repairs are made.

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

16.  Using a commercial motor vehilce not periodically inspected.