Monday, August 25, 2008
383.77 Substitute for driving skills tests - interpretations.
May a State grandfather drivers from skills testing under 383.77?
Yes provided that the applicant meets all of the eligibility conditions under 383.77, including current operation of a CMV (383.77(b)(1). Therefore, the pool of applicants eligible for grandfathering is limited to drivers with current CMV operation experience under a CDL waiver (e.g. farm, FRSI, firefighting, emergency and military vehicles).
Yes provided that the applicant meets all of the eligibility conditions under 383.77, including current operation of a CMV (383.77(b)(1). Therefore, the pool of applicants eligible for grandfathering is limited to drivers with current CMV operation experience under a CDL waiver (e.g. farm, FRSI, firefighting, emergency and military vehicles).
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Accident Records That You Must Keep
390.15 Assistance in investigation and special studies - Interpretations.
Q: What types of documents must a motor carrier retain to support its accident register and be in compliance with 390.15(b)?
A: The documents required include all information about a particular accident generated by the motor carrier or driver to fulfill its accident reporting obligations to State or other governmental entities or that more carrier's insurance carrier. The language of paragraph (b)(2) does not require a motor carrier to seek out, obtain and retain copies of accident reports prepared by State investigators or insurers.
Q: What types of documents must a motor carrier retain to support its accident register and be in compliance with 390.15(b)?
A: The documents required include all information about a particular accident generated by the motor carrier or driver to fulfill its accident reporting obligations to State or other governmental entities or that more carrier's insurance carrier. The language of paragraph (b)(2) does not require a motor carrier to seek out, obtain and retain copies of accident reports prepared by State investigators or insurers.
