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Road Check 2012
June 5-7th
During Road Check 2011 nearly 8,000 CVSA and FMCSA certified inspectors at 2,550 locations across North America performed 70,712 truck and bus inspections in 72 hours. Inspectors focused on the North American Standard (NAS) Level I inspection, motorcoach inspections, hours of service logbooks, and household goods (HHG) carriers. Once again, hours of service logbook violations lead overwhelmingly as a percentage of all driver violations cited (52.5 percent of all driver out-of-service violations). The hours of service rules are designed to reduce driver fatigue which may be a contributing factor in large truck and bus crashes.
Trucking companies participate in sharing a truckers's work history by using the DAC report. The DAC report contains things such as why you quit or why you were fired, the number of accidents you have had, and much more. It is important for you to know what is on your DAC report! You can get a copy of your DAC report for free!
Six levels of a roadside inspection - As a CDL truck driver you can encounter several different levels of roadside inspection. The most comprehensive inspection is the Level I inspection, this includes a detailed inspection of both driver and truck. The other levels of inspection are parts of the Level I inspection.
North American Standard Level I Inspection Procedure - Directions given to CVSA enforcement agents for roadside inspections.
Vehicle Maintenance CSA Points - Failure of commercial motor vehicle due to improper or inadequate maintenance.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 393 Protection Against Shifting and Falling Cargo - Each commercial motor vehicle must, when transporting cargo on public roads, be loaded and equipped, and the cargo secured, in accordance with this subpart to prevent the cargo from leaking, spilling, blowing or falling from the motor vehicle.
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Getting you CDL Hazmat Endorsement can be one of the most challenging endorsements added to your CDL.
Taking the CDL test will be much easier after going through our practice CDL test. These questions are very similar to the ones you'll find on the actual CDL written test.
CDL Truck Driver CSA Points
Unsafe Driving - Driver traffic violations and convictions for speeding, reckless driving, improper lane change, inattention, and other unsafe driving behavior
Fatigued Driving - Driving commercial motor vehicles while fatigued. Hours-of-service violations.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Operation of a commercial motor vehicle while impaired by or in possession of alcohol, illegal drugs, or any other substance that renders the driver incapable of safely operating a motor vehicle.
Vehicle Maintenance - Failure of commercial motor vehicle due to improper or inadequate maintenance.
Improper Loading/Cargo Securement - Shifting loads, spilled or dropped cargo, and unsafe handling of hazardous materials. .
CSA Driver Score - Get a copy of your CDL Truck Driver CSA Score. The Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) is a screening tool that allows motor carriers and individual drivers to purchase driving records from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Records are available for 24 hours a day via Web request.
State CDL Manuals - If you are starting your trucking career or need to study up on a CDL endorsement you want to add to you license you will need a copy of your states commercial drivers license manual. You will find links to the CDL manual for your state here. The manuals include state specific information about how to get a commercial drivers license and pass the commercial drivers test in the state you live in.
Truck Driver Tax Deductions - Truck drivers, either owner/operators or company drivers, have a number of deductions and allowances available to them. When you do your own taxes or have them done by a tax preparer that is not familiar with the trucking industry some of the deductions for truck drivers may be missed.
Free Tank Vehicle Practice Tests
CDL Truck Drivers Hand-Held Cell-Phone Ban
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Final Rule (December 2011)
How To Get A CDL License
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