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Am I still regulated by DOT and the FMCSA's rules?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by BigRigTex, Jun 27, 2014.

  1. Jun 27, 2014 #1
    BigRigTex

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    I drive a straight truck for lowes right now, I'm leaving for Central refrigerated in august

    I have a dot medical card, and my box truck has a dot number
     
    BigRigTex, Jun 27, 2014
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  3. Jun 27, 2014 #2
    Wooly Rhino

    Wooly Rhino Road Train Member

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    Yes. But those rules are different depending on what rules you are under.
     
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  4. Jun 27, 2014 #3
    crankyazz

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    It counts as local experience. I don't get your question however. Certain local jobs are not required to log hours but yes your driving a commercial vehicle.
     
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  5. Jun 27, 2014 #4
    turnanburn

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    anyone who drives a CMV in interstate commerce is subject to FMCSA rules/regs. People who drive CMVs intrastate only are subject to state regulations. All states have them and most have adopted the federal standards, or very similar. Even if your straight truck is rated under 26,001 gvwr, it's still a commercial vehicle, you just don't need the CDL.
     
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