The compliance culture in the transportation industry has changed dramatically over the past few years.
The rapidly changing regulatory environment is quickly reshaping our industry. Fleet owners can no longer simply rely on paper files and multiple spread sheets to stay compliant.
The demands are too great, the stakes are too high. One or two seemingly small reporting mistakes and can result in hefty fines and penalties. A few negative changes to your CSA BASIC scores can create a ripple effect extending all the way to your bottom line.
Instead, being able to effectively manage your Driver Qualification Files can reduce your exposure to risk, eliminate potential fines and penalties, and improve your CSA Scores, keep your drivers on the road
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has strict document requirements necessary for each driver. A Driver Qualification File for each driver must be maintained by the employer.
The full regulation, Title 49, Part 391, can be found on the FMCSA website. Here we provide a snapshot of what each qualification file for a driver must include:
A completed driver's application for employment;
A copy of the motor vehicle record received from each State record;
The certificate of driver's road test issued to the driver or a copy of the license or certificate which the motor carrier accepted as equivalent to the driver's road test;
The motor vehicle record received from each State driver licensing agency to the annual driver record inquiry;
A note relating to the annual review of the driver's driving record;
A list or certificate relating to violations of motor vehicle laws and ordinances;
Potentially, a medical examiner's certificate or a legible copy of the
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Access anytime and anywhere on any device or computer
It’s time to have all your driver information and compliance paperwork located in seconds regardless of where you are or what device you are using. TivaCloud’s system allows access to the files you need on your computer, tablet or mobile phone. When your files are digitized you can log-in anytime anywhere to access your files. If it sounds complex it’s really not our system is so straightforward and easy to use you'll find the exact file(s) you need in a minimum of time. Move past shuffling paper and have file access with ease 24/7.
2. Safe and secure and stored in the cloud
Your associate's personal information deserves the best security. With TivaCloud the personal information entrusted to you is secured in the cloud with the latest technology. You assign users access to the information necessary for their function. In addition to protecting personal privacy another benefit to digitizing your DQ files it to protect your business. Minimize your company’s exposure with files safely secured in the cloud instead of loosely locked paper sitting in a filing cabinet in your
Provide vehicle description on the next line in detail. You must enter the year, model, and make of the vehicle along with a vehicle identification number. Take utmost care while entering these details. Information provided on this line is important and any error in providing these details may attract penalties due to falsification of the information.
We are writing in reference to the ELD mandate and the negative effect it will have on our companies, other small trucking companies nationwide, will create a hazardous and unsafe environment for the public. Our Trucking companies were thriving because of our hard work and dedication until the ELD Mandate.
, Safety Committee Safety Coordinator: Yes Coordinator Name: Owner Describe: Hiring practice is standard application/interview/ background checks/ previous employer checks/ 6 month MVR (Motor Vehicle Reports) run on drivers Vehicle Maintenance: Formal Personal use of company vehicles: None Employees using personal vehicles for company business: No MVRs reviewed for drivers using personal vehicles: Yes, insured has the Agent obtains the MVR and then it is reviewed. Reviewed by Agent only: Insured reviews MVR: X Insured has own criteria: X (Describe criteria) No more than 1 moving violation in 2 years and no DUI convictions in 10 years. Agent uses Insured's criteria: Agent uses own criteria: Upon hire: X Annual review:
Regardless of the size, or type of trucking company in operation, all must comply with most, if not all of the current DOT regulations. These include rules pertaining to drivers, such as the previously mentioned background and drug testing, as well as hours of service restrictions and more. Other rules regarding emissions controls electronic logging devices and hazardous materials labeling must also be followed to the letter. Those that do not comply may face fines, penalties, or even the loss of ability to transport
The requirements of the physical exam are involved. Knowing what to expect before the exam can help to ease any worries that truckers may have.
I then made contact with the driver, a black female who stated, she did not have and ID, but her name was Tiara Thompson, DOB 12/14/1986, and SSN 394-92-7152. While speaking with the driver, I observed, she had glassy blood shot eyes, slurred speech, and the smell of intoxicants coming from her person. I also observed a passenger, later identified as Greatta Bridges DOB 05/01/1977. I then instructed both subjects exit the passenger side of the vehicle due to the driver side door being damaged. After the subjects exited the vehicle, dispatch advised the drivers information was not coming back with a record through MS or through RMS. After Questioning the driver again about her name and DOB, she gave a DOB of 12/14/1987, which also came back no record. I observed while speeching with the driver, she was stumbling and using the vehicle to steady herself. While speeching with the driver, I observed a MS ID card on the driver floor board of the vehicle, after looking at the picture, I noticed it was the driver's ID card. The name on it was Tierra Tunstall, DOB 12/14/1983, I ran it through dispatch and determined the driver did not have a valid driver's license. Tunstall then volunteered to provide a breath sample on a portable breath tester, the breath sample yielded positive for intoxicants. Also while speaking with Tunstall, she stated she did not have valid insurance, and the tag not did belong on her vehicle. Tunstall was taken into custody and placed in the back seat of my patrol
All our drivers are trained to industry standards and carry the nationally accredited Bluecard signifying
The duty cycle table has the event number (linked with the driving log) on duty and off duty times. The table allows the driver to enter multiple events for each trip indexed by the event number. The table also has a comments field that can be used by the driver to document events that occurred either while on or off-duty.
Hitt et al. (2014) define political force as an area which a company tries to influence and voice its opinion to the government regardless of where it competes. This segment concerns with laws and regulations between firms and local government agencies (Hitt et al., 2014) in response to either a national, regional, or local level that is enacted. Based on its annual report, B/E Aerospace believes it can be subject to federal, state, and foreign laws with safety and environmental regulation. Any violation of those standards can result in significant penalties and liabilities (“2015 Annual Report,” 2015). B/E Aerospace is responsible for any laws and regulations that are associated with waste and hazardous materials affecting the environment. The company understands that there is a high possibility of risks which will likely to happen when the company operates in several international locations such as the U.K., the Netherlands, Germany, and the Philippines (“2015 Annual Report,” 2015). Since most of its revenues come from outside of the U.S., volatile political forces might have a negative impact on its business operations and economic condition.
However, non-participate states provide automated MVR checks that run quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. In relation this True-driver-monitoring system does free up time by reducing administrative duties for the company--most companies upload driver records each year.
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) provides numerous services related to vehicle registration and licensing. The state agency is responsible for titling, licensing, and inspecting vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles (Dresang, 2012). The DMV vehicle inspection center examines the motorist’s headlights, taillights, turn signals, horn, windshield wipers, emergency flashers, emissions, and brakes prior to the driver proceeding to the relicensing stage (Dresang, 2012). Therefore, the division’s widget is vehicle inspections.
You must promptly notify your supervisor and Financial Manager of any citations for moving violations or accidents, and provide, or allow the company to obtain, a copy of your driving record annually. Company vehicles are to be used for company business only. Misuse or use during non-working hours could result in disciplinary action or termination. Drivers should be at least 21 years of age with a minimum of three years of driving experience. Drivers under the age of 21 years must have a clear driving record, as defined by Clear Water’s insurance carrier.
Driving Standards Agency is qualified to direct and possess the accurate information regarding test demands that are driving and driving processes. Driving Teacher training so that you can educate student drivers driving abilities and have received tuition linking to the driving test has been received by them. You'll be qualified to train driving skills in a planned way of suit
Every aspect of a trucking company's operations must be accurately documented, and the records kept in a safe, secure location. It's a time-consuming, and tedious task, yet it is imperative in the case of an audit, or investigation due to an accident or other incident. Oftentimes, this is a difficult thing for companies to accomplish, because they lack experience, have inadequate staff, and are limited on time. A DOT compliance company, however, has all of the knowledge,