‘Dotfleets’ Purpose:
- To help the employer who “shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all regulations contained in this subchapter which are applicable to that motor carrier’s operation”.(~390.3(e)(1))
- To help the driver who “shall be instructed regarding, and shall comply with all applicable regulations contained in this subchapter”. (~395.3(e) (2)
- This site designed to help . . .
- A Company/Employer who uses a Full Service Truck Leasing Services ( Ryder, Penske, National Lease )
- A Company which distributes cargo to retail companies in the United States, ( ‘Private Motor Carrier’ )
- A Company which distributes Non-Hazardous material
- A Company which uses trucks >10K gvwr and < 26k gvwr
- Non-CDL Drivers
- Drivers who are 21 yrs old or older
- A companys which picks up interstate cargo at airport(s) or sea port(s).
- Trucks driven with a DOT number posted on both sides of the lower front quadrant of the driver and passenger cab doors. (If not you can register on line, get your number ).
- Drivers who travel 150 air miles beyond the company plant complete Hours of Service Records ( HOS ) regulations
- Companies who manage, take corrective action, and keep driver HOS Daily Logs on file for Six (6) months
- Companies guiding their drivers to keep 10 hours off duty before a maximum of 14 hours combined and not more than 11 hour driving.
- Drivers preforming Pre (load) Trip Inspections , signs and notates their observations, reporting , when unsafe, on an form(s) which the company saves at least 6 months.
- Companies using full service truck lease providers who have proof on file that their mechanics are certified.
- Companies using full service truck lease providers who have proof on file of successful completion of annual inspection for each truck.
- Companies who have ‘certificate of insurance’ COC proof of coverage for their truck and truck drivers.
- Companys can find most forms they need in English and Spanish and by participating at FLEETALK or receive consultation by emailing your request for consultation [click here]
Note: you will find posts on this blog which address these issues.
Apr 01, 2009 @ 16:43:50
Point #14 FLEETALK is a google group which is by invitation only. It is a site where you can download documents and discuss document content in a more private environment. If you are concerned about accidentally exposing something by commenting on this public site . . . use FLEETALK.
HOW TO USE FLEETALK
1. Get a google account . . . which means you will have the great email service. http://www.google.com
2. Click on the lint in #14 or go to ‘Links’ in the right column and click on FLEETALK.
3. When you arrive at the page you will see a link: Contact the Owner. Click on it an let me know you want to participate.
4. I will send you an email to your google account email.
5. Follow the links and also complete the questionnaire.
6. You will be a member and can enjoy to benefit of exchanging ideas and learning more in an place as comfortable as your kitchen table.
NOW is all this is too complicated . . . I can show you on your computer, regarless of where you and I are physically. Send me an email by clicking on ‘David’ and tell me you want me to show you. We’ll set a time. In the meantime. Study the post about Mikogo.com . How? Put mikogo in the ‘search’ rectangle in the upper right of this blog, hit submit, and the mikogo post will show up.