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cherokee96red · **^ Top** #61 06.18.2009

What are the exact procedures an emploer must follow in hiring an O/O/
And where should said employer be reported if found to have not followed DOT requirements? Does this void the contract btwn driver and company?
And finally, what fines and amounts maybe imposed on hiring employer?

Lot of questions, I know. Asking because I need to verify my knowledge on this. Maybe potential issue with company we leased truck/driver on with.

Interstate Sam · **^ Top** #62 07.06.2009

iamdot, I am hoping to get into trucking, but, several years ago a doctor said I had meniere's. I lowered the sodium in my diet and have not been sick for 2 years. Can my doctor sign off on me? Thanks in advance!

Mike_MD · **^ Top** #63 07.06.2009

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Originally Posted by vangtransport

I called the FMCSA Colorado office and asked about 393.114 (the use of a head board). I was confused as to if I needed to have cab protection or not while towing a flatbed. With all due respect to other drivers I could not get a strait answer so I picked up the phone and called. It was funny to hear the first response which was that I needed one, then after the guy on the phone read the section it was determined that I do not need one. Well my question is, if the law clearly states that I do not need one and a DOT officer states that I do, what should I do? FYI I have one on my truck but I want to take it off to save a couple hundred pounds.

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You do not need a header board; however, you do have to add a helper strap when no header board is present.

Be safe.

Mike_MD · **^ Top** #64 07.06.2009

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Originally Posted by cherokee96red

What are the exact procedures an emploer must follow in hiring an O/O/
And where should said employer be reported if found to have not followed DOT requirements? Does this void the contract btwn driver and company?
And finally, what fines and amounts maybe imposed on hiring employer?

Lot of questions, I know. Asking because I need to verify my knowledge on this. Maybe potential issue with company we leased truck/driver on with.

Same as they are for a company driver.

O/O's are employees per the FMCSR.

Be safe.

Mountain Spirit · **^ Top** #65 07.09.2009

On other threads everyone is worried about either medical or background checks - I get the background checks, cause most of that is in court docs. But how does a company get medical info - is not most of that stuff confidential and between you and your doc??? Or is there really a big depository full of everyone's medical history for these companies to review? I did not think that hospitals could even report stuff, expect for things such as Alcohol test. I even get the drug testing going into a data base, but things like Diabetes or high blood pressure or even migraines - how do they get that stuff.

outerspacehillbilly · **^ Top** #66 07.10.2009

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Originally Posted by Mountain Spirit

On other threads everyone is worried about either medical or background checks - I get the background checks, cause most of that is in court docs. But how does a company get medical info - is not most of that stuff confidential and between you and your doc??? Or is there really a big depository full of everyone's medical history for these companies to review? I did not think that hospitals could even report stuff, expect for things such as Alcohol test. I even get the drug testing going into a data base, but things like Diabetes or high blood pressure or even migraines - how do they get that stuff.

When you fill out your medical certificate ( long form physical) you are required by law to be truthful and accurate as possible. You could lie on the form and not report something but if you get caught you could face charges of falsifying a federal document I believe. I'm sure someone else will know for sure.

ucj824 · **^ Top** #67 07.12.2009

This happened recently to a driver i know. He was hauling a load that was under 20,000 lbs in a 53ft dry van. He had a tire on the trailer (RRO) that was worn so bad that the belts were showing so he took it to a t/a to get it fixed. The company said that they didn't want to pay for a tire so they had the mechanic remove the tire and leave the rim on. He said he didnt want to because he didn't think it was safe or legal but they told him it was legal to run on 17 tires because his load was light enough. Is this legal? Is this safe?

fuelhauler · **^ Top** #68 07.13.2009

I was a company driver driving a company truck when I received an overweight ticket in Colorado. Is there a Colorado DOT rule that requires me to turn over the ticket to my employer; or, is there a DOT rule that says I am not required to turn over a ticket to my employer? My employer's policy says that I will report all contact by DOT, etc. at the end of run on which the contact occurred.

photolurp2 · **^ Top** #69 07.13.2009

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Originally Posted by bigcountry30

I would like to know where in the FMCSA rules and regs it says that it is illegal to carry a weapon in a CMV.

It says it NOWHERE.

photolurp2 · **^ Top** #70 07.13.2009

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Originally Posted by stocktonhauler

I can't say what the retired DOT officer will advise, but IMHO taking off safety equipment is foolish. If there's any grey area in the law, err on the side of safety and you will be happier. Your life is worth more than a couple of hundred pounds.

Try and find some of the TMC videos when greasy pipe got loose and went through the cab. And they had a headache rack. The steering wheel was all bent up, and there was nowhere in the cab that I could see above waist level where the pipe had not penetrated. If that driver survived, then it would be a miracle.

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