Comments on: Who must comply? http://www.arnoldsafetyblog.com/who-must-comply/ Helping Companies Comply With D.O.T. Safety Regulations Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:37:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Eric Arnold http://www.arnoldsafetyblog.com/who-must-comply/comment-page-1/#comment-19709 Eric Arnold Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:01:19 +0000 http://www.fmcsacompliance.com/?p=26#comment-19709 JB: If your vehicle has a GVWR or 10,001 - 26,000 lbs., you need to comply with all the rules, except drug and alcohol testing. This includes logbooks. If you are driving over 100 miles from your office, you need a logbook. It sounds like you will. I have a post up on the front page about lightweight vehicles right now, there's a bunch of good "free" info in that. As far as permits and authorities go, if you plan on transporting for-hire, you will need operating authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. In addition, many States have permits they require to operate in their States. Usually, you have to contact each State in which you will be operating to find out what you need. If you want to full scoop on the safety regulations, my area of expertise, might I recommend purchasing my DVD package? JB: If your vehicle has a GVWR or 10,001 – 26,000 lbs., you need to comply with all the rules, except drug and alcohol testing. This includes logbooks. If you are driving over 100 miles from your office, you need a logbook. It sounds like you will. I have a post up on the front page about lightweight vehicles right now, there’s a bunch of good “free” info in that. As far as permits and authorities go, if you plan on transporting for-hire, you will need operating authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. In addition, many States have permits they require to operate in their States. Usually, you have to contact each State in which you will be operating to find out what you need.

If you want to full scoop on the safety regulations, my area of expertise, might I recommend purchasing my DVD package?

]]> By: Jb http://www.arnoldsafetyblog.com/who-must-comply/comment-page-1/#comment-18968 Jb Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:28:32 +0000 http://www.fmcsacompliance.com/?p=26#comment-18968 Eric, want to start a business,have a cdl-a, vehicle will be under 26,000 lbs.what permits and authorities do i need,can't find info on net. Interstate,do i need to run a log book? Eric, want to start a business,have a cdl-a, vehicle will be under 26,000 lbs.what permits and authorities do i need,can’t find info on net. Interstate,do i need to run a log book?

]]> By: Eric Arnold http://www.arnoldsafetyblog.com/who-must-comply/comment-page-1/#comment-9029 Eric Arnold Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:52:16 +0000 http://www.fmcsacompliance.com/?p=26#comment-9029 Michigan has adopted the Federal rules, so all DOT rules apply at 10,001 lbs. GVWR. Therefore, you are subject to all of the rules, which includes logs, medicals, annual vehicle inspections, etc. You are not subject to drug and alcohol testing, as that kicks in at 26,001 lbs. GVWR and up. There are numerous exceptions for logbooks. Hope that helps. Michigan has adopted the Federal rules, so all DOT rules apply at 10,001 lbs. GVWR. Therefore, you are subject to all of the rules, which includes logs, medicals, annual vehicle inspections, etc. You are not subject to drug and alcohol testing, as that kicks in at 26,001 lbs. GVWR and up. There are numerous exceptions for logbooks. Hope that helps.

]]> By: marsha http://www.arnoldsafetyblog.com/who-must-comply/comment-page-1/#comment-9028 marsha Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:42:25 +0000 http://www.fmcsacompliance.com/?p=26#comment-9028 We have a water well drilling rig & water truck both weight over 20,000 gvw. The trucks stay in michigan and only go out to work 1-2 a week. i have had conflicting stories to what rules i have to follow. everyone has cdl, chaufers lisence and exam cards. but do we need the dot#, log book, drug tests, or what is it we need for our outfit. We have a water well drilling rig & water truck both weight over 20,000 gvw. The trucks stay in michigan and only go out to work 1-2 a week. i have had conflicting stories to what rules i have to follow. everyone has cdl, chaufers lisence and exam cards. but do we need the dot#, log book, drug tests, or what is it we need for our outfit.

]]> By: Eric Arnold http://www.arnoldsafetyblog.com/who-must-comply/comment-page-1/#comment-8241 Eric Arnold Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:35:31 +0000 http://www.fmcsacompliance.com/?p=26#comment-8241 I used to live in Florida. What a great place. No state income tax, cheap, I had an inground pool...... those were the days! I could play golf in January, no snow, no ice.... fantastic! Oh yeah, what was the question again? Oh, right, the moving thing. You do not need the DOT #, as you are not in commerce. It is exactly the same as if you rented a 28 foot Ryder truck to move your stuff.... DOT rules do not apply. I would take the DOT number off, and letter on there, "Personal Use, Not-For-Hire". And then be prepared to explain to any DOT cops you might run across that it's your own personal belongings in the container. I used to live in Florida. What a great place. No state income tax, cheap, I had an inground pool…… those were the days! I could play golf in January, no snow, no ice…. fantastic!

Oh yeah, what was the question again? Oh, right, the moving thing. You do not need the DOT #, as you are not in commerce. It is exactly the same as if you rented a 28 foot Ryder truck to move your stuff…. DOT rules do not apply.

I would take the DOT number off, and letter on there, “Personal Use, Not-For-Hire”. And then be prepared to explain to any DOT cops you might run across that it’s your own personal belongings in the container.

]]> By: Tom Zummo http://www.arnoldsafetyblog.com/who-must-comply/comment-page-1/#comment-8177 Tom Zummo Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:54:28 +0000 http://www.fmcsacompliance.com/?p=26#comment-8177 Dear Eric: I am retired, and am moving from ct to fl. I bought single axle tracror and a dual axle flatbed and a 40 foot shipping container and put it on the flatbed. I am not in business and am not doing any work for hire. the setup is strictly for my personal use to move my household stuff. I was told i had to get a DOT # which i did and then told i dont need it if the rig is not used to produce income, which it is not. Who's confused? I still have my current CDL with all endorsements but no med card or log book. Will i be ok just to drive myself down to fl, without getting in any situation with the law? I don't know if i should leave the dot# on or remove it, and if i remove it if i will be getting stopped because the authorities don't see it there? I just want to have a quite peaceful drive down on the back roads, no interstates, or as little as possible. What is your take on my situation? Warmest Regards and thanks for your service and all the info. Tom Zummo Dear Eric:

I am retired, and am moving from ct to fl. I bought single axle tracror and a dual axle flatbed and a 40 foot shipping container and put it on the flatbed. I am not in business and am not doing any work for hire. the setup is strictly for my personal use to move my household stuff. I was told i had to get a DOT # which i did and then told i dont need it if the rig is not used to produce income, which it is not. Who’s confused?
I still have my current CDL with all endorsements but no med card or log book.
Will i be ok just to drive myself down to fl, without getting in any situation with the law? I don’t know if i should leave the dot# on or remove it, and if i remove it if i will be getting stopped because the authorities don’t see it there?
I just want to have a quite peaceful drive down on the back roads, no interstates, or as little as possible.
What is your take on my situation?

Warmest Regards and thanks for your service and all the info.

Tom Zummo

]]> By: Eric Arnold http://www.arnoldsafetyblog.com/who-must-comply/comment-page-1/#comment-5139 Eric Arnold Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:08:17 +0000 http://www.fmcsacompliance.com/?p=26#comment-5139 You never leave Florida? If you haul for-hire out side the State of Florida, you will need a Federal MC#, also known as Federal operating authority. However, if you stay within the State, Florida may have some type of operating authority they require as well. For example, Pennsylvania requires a PUC number for for-hire carriers within the State of Pennsylvania. I would check with the State of Florida. You never leave Florida? If you haul for-hire out side the State of Florida, you will need a Federal MC#, also known as Federal operating authority. However, if you stay within the State, Florida may have some type of operating authority they require as well. For example, Pennsylvania requires a PUC number for for-hire carriers within the State of Pennsylvania. I would check with the State of Florida.

]]> By: Israel Gracia Jr. http://www.arnoldsafetyblog.com/who-must-comply/comment-page-1/#comment-4874 Israel Gracia Jr. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:48:32 +0000 http://www.fmcsacompliance.com/?p=26#comment-4874 I have called the DOT and ask if I do or do not need a mc# but I keep getting wrong info. what other regulation just to operate in the State of Florida I have just started a business of hauling cars and small equipment that do not go over the 26000 pound total gross weight I have a 06 dully that pulls a 8000 pound trailer both do not combine 26000 pounds what other reqirements do I need please advise Sincerly Israel I have called the DOT and ask if I do or do not need a mc# but I keep getting wrong info. what other regulation just to operate in the State of Florida I have just started a business of hauling cars and small equipment that do not go over the 26000 pound total gross weight I have a 06 dully that pulls a 8000 pound trailer both do not combine 26000 pounds what other reqirements do I need please advise Sincerly Israel

]]> By: Eric Arnold http://www.arnoldsafetyblog.com/who-must-comply/comment-page-1/#comment-4853 Eric Arnold Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:24:29 +0000 http://www.fmcsacompliance.com/?p=26#comment-4853 The answer is...........maybe. Don't you hate that? The rules apply at 10,001 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating for the combination of vehicles. That is if you go across State lines. If you stay wholly within one State, the rules might apply at 10,001 lbs., it may be higher, as each state is different. For example, New Jersey is 26,001 lbs. Email me, tell me what State you are in, then I can answer your question. The answer is………..maybe. Don’t you hate that? The rules apply at 10,001 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating for the combination of vehicles. That is if you go across State lines. If you stay wholly within one State, the rules might apply at 10,001 lbs., it may be higher, as each state is different. For example, New Jersey is 26,001 lbs.

Email me, tell me what State you are in, then I can answer your question.

]]> By: Jeremy Miller http://www.arnoldsafetyblog.com/who-must-comply/comment-page-1/#comment-4852 Jeremy Miller Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:47:40 +0000 http://www.fmcsacompliance.com/?p=26#comment-4852 Right now I have 2 trucks & trailers on the road, we will probably have 3 this time next year. Right now I have 2 trucks & trailers on the road, we will probably have 3 this time next year.

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