overweight tickets

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Thomas0810, Oct 9, 2009.

  1. Thomas0810

    Thomas0810 Road Train Member

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    nevermind i will copy and paste myself:Vehicle Maintenance ' CMV failure due to improper or inadequate maintenance. Data includes (1) roadside violations for brakes, lights, and other mechanical defects, (2) crash reports citing a mechanical failure as a contributing factor, and (3) violations from an off-site investigation or an on-site investigation associated with pre-trip inspections, maintenance records, and repair records. (FMCSR Parts 393 and 396)
     
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  3. Thomas0810

    Thomas0810 Road Train Member

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    CSA 2010 BASICs:
    Unsafe Driving ' Dangerous or careless operation of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Data includes driver traffic violations and convictions for speeding, reckless driving, improper lane change, inattention, and other unsafe driving behavior. (FMCSR Parts 392 and 397)
    Fatigue (Hours-of-Service) ' Driving a CMV when fatigued. This is distinguished from incidents where unconsciousness or an inability to react is brought about by the use of alcohol, drugs, or other controlled substances. Data includes (1) hours-of-service violations discovered during an off-site investigation, on-site investigation, roadside inspection, or post-crash inspection, and (2) crash reports with driver fatigue as a contributing factor. (FMCSR Parts 392 and 395)
    Driver Fitness ' Operation of a CMV by drivers who are unfit to operate a CMV due to lack of training, experience, or medical qualification. Data includes (1) inspection violations for failure to have a valid and appropriate commercial driver's license or medical or training documentation, (2) crash reports citing a lack of experience or medical reason as a cause or contributory factor, and (3) violations from an off-site investigation or an on-site investigation for failure to maintain proper driver qualification files, or use of unqualified drivers. (FMCSR Parts 383 and 391)
    Controlled Substances and Alcohol ' Operation of a CMV while impaired due to alcohol, illegal drugs, and misuse of prescription medications or over-the-counter medications. Data includes (1) roadside violations involving controlled substances or alcohol, (2) crash reports citing driver impairment or intoxication as a cause, (3) positive drug or alcohol test results on drivers, and (4) lack of appropriate testing or other deficiencies in motor carrier controlled substances and alcohol testing programs. (FMCSR Part 392)
    Vehicle Maintenance ' CMV failure due to improper or inadequate maintenance. Data includes (1) roadside violations for brakes, lights, and other mechanical defects, (2) crash reports citing a mechanical failure as a contributing factor, and (3) violations from an off-site investigation or an on-site investigation associated with pre-trip inspections, maintenance records, and repair records. (FMCSR Parts 393 and 396)
    Cargo Related ' Shifting loads, spilled or dropped cargo, and unsafe handling of hazardous materials. Data includes (1) roadside inspection violations pertaining to load securement, cargo retention, and hazardous material handling, and (2) crash reports citing shifting loads, or spilled/dropped cargo as a cause or contributing factor. (FMCSR Parts 392, 393, 397 and HM Violations)
    Crash Indicator' Histories or patterns of high crash involvement, including frequency and severity. Data includes law enforcement crash reports and crashes reported by the carrier and discovered during on-site investigations.

    Recent roadside violations and violations that correlate most with crashes will be weighted more heavily than other violations. SMS will then rank carrier scores relative to their peers to determine which entities have specific safety problems.
     
  4. Thomas0810

    Thomas0810 Road Train Member

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    So there it all is and now point out exactly where it says OVERWEIGHT VIOLATIONS are part of the new criteria.Thank you in advance
     
  5. Grouch

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    It ain't there. Some are just paranoid.
     
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  6. rockee

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    I dont know but they could probably put something under "cargo related". They do have a "contact us" link you could just ask them straight up.
     
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  7. Jmurman

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    I went onto the website and submitted a couple of questions:

    What role will past 'overweight' violations play in the matrix?

    Also, does DOT have a method for drivers who have had violations in the past purge them from the records?

    Thirdly, are the states compensated for the accumulation of violations? I am asking this to see if there is a financial incentive for various states to secure violations.

    Thanks!

    If I have an answer to these questions, I'll post them.
     
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  8. Thomas0810

    Thomas0810 Road Train Member

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    thank you .i didnt think i was blind or ignorant but i kept reading it over and over and did not see anything specifically on overweight violations.Jmurman please keep us posted if you do hear anything back from them
     
  9. Yatista

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    Thomas0810, i did cut and paste. What do you think .
    "YOUR activity on the highway, i.e. roadside inspection violations, accidents, tickets, even warning tickets will have a negative impact on your personal safety rating" means. An overweight ticket is a "roadside inspection violation" The quote is c/p from the Gov. web site. It does not go on your MVR, it goes on your FMCSA safety record. An unfit driver will still have a CDL but will not be able to get a job driving for a carrier.
     
  10. Rollover the Original

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    Methinks rates might start to go up along with drivers pay! We just might be able to demand better pay for a better "score"!
     
  11. Yatista

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    Another short term aspect that could put upward pressure on pay scales is the prediction that as many as 175,000 drivers could be declared unfit to drive between now and July 2010 when the driver rating system will be fully implemented.
     
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