Presented By: Tom Deutsch Minnesota Safety Council May 9, 2018 Program Overview What you as an organization can do to prepare for a successful roadside inspection. How a driver should be prepared for a roadside inspection. What affect do bad roadside inspections have on an organization. Steps that can be taken to have roadside inspections and accidents removed from your DOT record. What trucks are required to stop at a scale? Placarded Loads Integrated Loss Control, Inc. (888) 475-6525 Page 1 of 7
What can you do within your organization to see that a roadside inspection goes smoothly? Three possible ratings: Satisfactory Conditional Unsatisfactory Rating System Driver Self Certification Interstate The intention existing at the time the movement starts fixes the character of the shipment......provided that intention persists. Integrated Loss Control, Inc. (888) 475-6525 Page 2 of 7
Driver Self Certification Intrastate Transportation provided that physically stays in a state and is not interstate in nature. Self Certification What else can you to help achieve a successful roadside inspection Make sure all trucks have current: Registration Inspection Permits Proof of Insurance Track to see drivers have current medical cards and licenses Electronic logs if required Instructions on how to use Electronic Logs Integrated Loss Control, Inc. (888) 475-6525 Page 3 of 7
A final step to ensure a successful roadside inspection Train your drivers on what to do at a roadside inspection and have what to have prepared How a driver should be prepared for a roadside inspection. Do a good pre trip inspection at the beginning of his driving period Stop to do another good inspection a mile or so before a scale Keep a clean and tidy cab, it s all in the presentation Treat enforcement with respect Have logbook current How a driver should be prepared for a roadside inspection continued. Be ready to present the following: License Registration Medical card any driver without a CDL Proof of insurance Permits Bills of lading Haz Mat driver handbooks Logs ELD s Integrated Loss Control, Inc. (888) 475-6525 Page 4 of 7
What effect do bad roadside inspections have on an organization? Higher insurance premiums Loss of business More enforcement action Attract less drivers What an organization can do about DOT scores Utilize federal websites to monitor DOT scores www.safersys.org http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ FMCSA Portal Educate drivers on DOT scores BASICs BASICs focus on behaviors linked to crash risk: 1. Unsafe Driving (Parts 392 & 397) 2. Fatigued Driving (Hours of Service); Parts 392 & 395) 3. Driver Fitness (Parts 383 & 391) 4. Controlled Substances/Alcohol (Parts 382 & 392) 5. Vehicle Maintenance (Parts 393 & 396) 6. Cargo Related (Parts 392, 393, 397 & HM) 7. Crash Indicator 15 Integrated Loss Control, Inc. (888) 475-6525 Page 5 of 7
What can be challenged through Data Q Roadside violations DOT recordable accidents Reportable Accident FATILITY INJURY THAT INVOLVES TREATMENT BEYOND FIRST AID AT THE SCENE ONE OR MORE VEHICLES IS DISABLED Data Q Challenge What s new with the DATA Q Challenges The CMV was struck by a motorist driving under the influence (or related offense) The CMV was struck by a motorist driving the wrong direction The CMV was struck in the rear The CMV was struck while legally stopped or parked, including when the vehicle was unattended The CMV was struck by an individual committing or attempting to commit suicide by stepping or driving in front of the CMV The CMV sustained disabling damage after striking an animal in the roadway The crash was a result of an infrastructure failure, falling trees, rocks, or other debris The CMV was struck by cargo or equipment from another vehicle Integrated Loss Control, Inc. (888) 475-6525 Page 6 of 7
Thank You For Your Time! Questions? Integrated Loss Control, Inc. (888) 475-6525 Page 7 of 7