DOT “Light” for Vans

Presented at AGTA San Jose 2011Info from Federal Motor Carrier Safety

AdministrationSpeaker is NOT an expert

What’s this about?

• Recent changes in the law• What DOT “light” means• Overview of requirements• SAFER reporting system

Changes affecting 9-15 Passenger vans

• 6/1/2010 effective: 75 miles exemption removed unless exempted

• DOT# on van• Driver file requirements• Vehicle inspections• SAFER reporting system

Who is exempt?

• Single state operators• Commercial Zone or otherwise: example

Washington DC area-WMATC• Check local rules frequently

Why DOT “Light”?

• Don made up this term!• No driver CDL required• No driver log book required• HOWEVER…..

DOT Driver Record Requirements

• DOT physical and driver card• Hours of service tracking• MVA history• Safety/fitness reviews• No drug test, but…….• Document, Document, Document

Vehicle Maintenance

• Preventive and repair plan documented• Outside regular inspections• Document, document, document

So what? Who knows?

• SAFER System website• Anyone can see status and results• Look ‘em up

SAFER Pg1

SAFER Pg2

FMCSA Brochure

• http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety-security/PCS/safetypubs.aspx

Brochure

So that’s the Challenge

• Who will serve your customers?