Is DOT reportable and FMCSA reportable the same thing?

Yes it would be, since it happened on the company lot it was probably only reported as a Workmans Comp claim, never had a accident report other than the company itself.

 

If your still working at same co. you need to stay with them for a year or so? Workmans comp claims make a good co put app. in file 13(trash/can)?

 

A DOT/FMCSA reportable/recordable is the same thing. The incident you described is not an accident under the FMCSRs, as under the definition of accident in the FMCSRs the vehicle has to be operating on a highway in interstate or intrastate commerce to be an accident.

 

This is not true, you do not legally need to tell a new employer anything about the workmans comp claim, this is medical and it makes it confidential. I had a shoulder injury requiring a year out of work and 2 surgeries, I never list it, this is medical, you have to remember that just because someone wants to know does not mean you have to tell them.

As long as it does not present a problem with you performing your duties. You can pass the physical with no restrictions thats all they need to know.

Companies like to tell you that its required information, well there policies do not make up the law, I worry about the law not some companies policies. For absolute answers contact a lawyer in your state because labor laws do vary from state to state.

 

Yes, DOT and FMCSA are the same thing since the FMCSA is the Agency of the DOT charged with motor carrier safety.

Your "accident" does not meet the definition of a DOT recordable accident as found in 380.5 because it did not happen on a public highway which is why nothing is on your PSP. It may be on your DAC (Hireright) report though, so I would request a free copy to double check.
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Now, to clear up why you may not see an accident on your PSP score that does meet the definition found in 390.5. The proper term is DOT recordable accident. There is no report made to the FMCSA when an accident happens unless a motor carrier enforcement officer investigates and submits an inspection report. The regulations simply require your company to record certain types of crashes and maintain a file called an Accident Register for three years after these recordable accidents.

 

A DOT reportable accident requires one of the 3.

1. Fatality;
2. Bodily injury in which that person receives immediate medical attention away from the scene of the accident; or
3. At least one of the vehicles involved in the accident had to be towed from the scene

The DOT does not consider fault or preventability with respect to DOT-recordable accidents.

Stay on record for 3 years.