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Driver Requirements

Driver Requirements. A quick guide to the Federal Requirements for Commercial Drivers. Key Definitions:. There are many definitions in 49CFR but these are paraphrase excerpts from the regulations that apply directly to Watsco operations.

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Driver Requirements

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  1. Driver Requirements A quick guide to the Federal Requirements for Commercial Drivers

  2. Key Definitions: • There are many definitions in 49CFR but these are paraphrase excerpts from the regulations that apply directly to Watsco operations. • Keep in mind that some states may have regulations that exceed the Federal Standards—consult with Watsco Corporate if you are unsure about your specific State Requirements.

  3. Commercial Motor Vehicle • A motor vehicle that is used in commerce to transport persons or property if the vehicle: • Has a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds, inclusive of a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds. • Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,0001 or more pounds. For interstate commerce, this amount is 10,001 pounds or more. • Is a vehicle of any size and is used in the transportation of materials found to be hazardous for the purposes of the Hazardous Materials Transportation act andwhich require the vehicle to be placarded under DOT regulations. Ref: 49CFR382.107

  4. Interstate Commerce • Trade, Traffic, or Transportation in the U.S. • Between a place in a state and a place outside of such state (including a place outside of the US) • Between two places in the same state if a state or national border is crossed in transit • This may also include the interlining with interstate carriers for the continuation of delivery of freight Ref. 49CFR390.5

  5. Driver and Safety Sensitive Functions • Driver: any person who operates a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). (This would apply to drivers who are under lease to an employer who operate a CMV at the direction or with the consent of the employer.) • Safety Sensitive function: all time from the time a driver begins to work until the time he/she is relieved from work. • Definitions are located at 49CFR382.107

  6. Can we just break this down to simple terms? • Yes, there are four basic issues that will determine what your driver needs in terms of training, licensing, and recordkeeping. • GVWR of Vehicle • Length of Haul Route in miles and/or hours • Amount of Refrigerant or other HAZ MAT being hauled • Whether or not state or international boundaries are crossed en route • To make it user friendly, each of the next several slides will identify a driver scenario and outline the qualifications for that driver in that situation.

  7. Hazardous Material • Hazardous material means a substance or material that the Secretary of Transportation has determined is capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce, and has designated as hazardous under section 5103 of Federal hazardous materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5103). The term includes hazardous substances, hazardous wastes, marine pollutants, elevated temperature materials, materials designated as hazardous in the Hazardous Materials Table (see 49 CFR 172.101), and materials that meet the defining criteria for hazard classes and divisions in part 173 of subchapter C of this chapter. 49 CFR 171.8

  8. If your driver is not involved in interstate commerce and is: • Operating a vehicle with GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds and, • Not driving more than 11 hours or exceeding a 100 air-mile radius before returning to home base, and, • Hauling hazardous materials in commerce in a quantity below the placarding requirement (less than 1,000 pounds for refrigerant), • The requirements are: • HAZ MAT training related to hauling the specific cargo. • Valid Drivers License-A CDL is preferred but not required in this case.

  9. If your driver is: • Operating a vehicle with GVWR of more than 26,001 pounds and, • Not driving more than 11 hours or exceeding a 100 air-mile radius before returning to home base, and, • Hauling hazardous materials in commerce in a quantity below the placarding requirement (less than 1,000 pounds for refrigerant), • The requirements are: • CDL Drivers License • Driver Qualification File • DOT Drug Testing and Physical • HAZ MAT Training related hauling the specific cargo. This is often referred to as General Awareness Training. Refer to 49CFR172.704 (a) (1)

  10. If your driver is notinvolved in interstate commerce and is: • Operating a vehicle with GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds and, • Driving more than 11 hours or exceeding a 100 air-mile radius before returning to home base, and, • Hauling hazardous materials in commerce in a quantity below the placarding requirement (less than 1,000 pounds for refrigerant), • The requirements are: • Valid Drivers License-A CDL is preferred but not required in this case. • HAZ MAT Training related hauling the specific cargo. This is often referred to as General Awareness Training. Refer to 49CFR172.704 (a) (1) • Although not required for a non-CMV, a driver log is recommended to assure that drivers are not exceeding fatigue safety levels.

  11. If your driver is: • Operating a vehicle with GVWR of more than 26,001 pounds and, • Driving more than 11 hours or exceeding a 100 air-mile radius before returning to home base, and, • Hauling hazardous materials in commerce in a quantity below the placarding requirement (less than 1,000 pounds for refrigerant), • The requirements are: • CDL Drivers License • Driver Qualification File • DOT Drug Testing and Physical • HAZ MAT Training related hauling the specific cargo. This is often referred to as General Awareness Training. Refer to 49CFR172.704 (a) (1) • Driver Log in compliance with 49CFR395

  12. If your driver is: • Operating a vehicle with GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds and, • Not driving more than 11 hours or exceeding a 100 air-mile radius before returning to home base, and, • Hauling more than 1,000 pounds of refrigerant or other hazardous material (check the Haz Mat table for quantity limits of specific materials), • The requirements are: • CDL Drivers License • Hazardous Materials Endorsement on CDL • HAZ MAT Training related hauling the specific cargo. This is often referred to as General Awareness Training. Refer to 49CFR172.704 (a) (1) • Driver Qualification File • DOT Drug Test and Physical • Vehicle must be placarded in accordance with 49CFR172

  13. If your driver is: • Operating a vehicle with GVWR of more than 26,001 pounds and, • Driving more than 11 hours or exceeding a 100 air-mile radius before returning to home base, and, • Hauling more than 1,000 pounds of refrigerant, • The requirements are: • CDL Drivers License • Hazardous Material Endorsement on CDL • Driver Qualification File • DOT Drug Testing and Physical • HAZ MAT Training related hauling the specific cargo. This is often referred to as General Awareness Training. Refer to 49CFR172.704 (a) (1) • Driver Log in compliance with 49CFR395 • Vehicle must be placarded in accordance with 49CFR172

  14. If your driver is involved in interstate commerce and is: • Driving a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less, • Driving more than 11 hours or exceeding a 100 air-mile radius before returning to home base, and, • Hauling hazardous materials in commerce in a quantity below the placarding requirement (less than 1,000 pounds for refrigerant), • The requirements are: • Valid Drivers License-A CDL is preferred but not required in this case. • HAZ MAT Training related hauling the specific cargo. This is often referred to as General Awareness Training. Refer to 49CFR172.704 (a) (1) • Although not required for a non-CMV, a driver log is recommended to assure that drivers are not exceeding fatigue safety levels.

  15. If your driver is involved in interstate commerce and is: • Operating a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,001 pounds or more (but less than 26,001 pounds), • Not driving more than 11 hours or exceeding a 100 air-mile radius before returning to home base, and, • Hauling hazardous materials in commerce in a quantity below the placarding requirement (less than 1,000 pounds for refrigerant), • The requirements are: • Valid Drivers License-A CDL is preferred but not required in this case. • HAZ MAT Training related hauling the specific cargo. This is often referred to as General Awareness Training. Refer to 49CFR172.704 (a) (1) • DOT Physicals and Road Testing • Driver Qualification Files

  16. If your driver is involved in interstate commerce and is: • Operating a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,001 pounds or more (but less than 26,001 pounds), • Driving more than 11 hours or exceeding a 100 air-mile radius before returning to home base, and, • Hauling hazardous materials in commerce in a quantity below the placarding requirement (less than 1,000 pounds for refrigerant), • The requirements are: • Valid Drivers License-A CDL is preferred but not required in this case. • HAZ MAT Training related hauling the specific cargo. This is often referred to as General Awareness Training. Refer to 49CFR172.704 (a) (1) • DOT Physicals and Road Testing • Driver Qualification Files • Driver Logs

  17. Can we get all of this on one sheet of paper? It might be easier! • We can try with a matrix handout that we gave you at the beginning of this meeting. • Let’s review that now.

  18. Is this easier to understand?

  19. Just a couple of other important points: • If your drivers cross state or international borders, it is recommended that you maintain driver qualification files; regardless of the size of the vehicle, miles/hours of route, or cargo. • DOT drug testing must be kept totally separate from other internal drug testing policies and procedures.

  20. In closing: • Compliance with Federal Regulations protects our employees and everyone on the highway. Its more than just another set of laws, its just good sense! • Remember the Four defining categories: • GVWR • Length of Route • Amount of Refrigerant or other HAZ MAT being Hauled • Whether or not state or international lines are crossed en route. If you still have questions after checking the qualification pages and matrix, contact Watsco Corporate for assistance.

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