On October 1, 2002, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changed the rules regarding disqualifying CDL holders. FMCSA added "new offenses" that can result in disqualification! Additionally, as states implement these new requirements, they can retroactively disqualify drivers for offenses that were committed after the effective date. These offenses now include offenses from your personal vehicle which can result in CDL disqualifications and suspensions!
According to Transport Topics, "FMCSA believes nearly 26,000 truck drivers could be disqualified and an additional 15,000 suspended every year as a result."
To keep you informed of these new FMCSA regulations and their consequences, Foley Services developed the audio training "New Federal CDL Requirements Effective September 30, 2002," as part of the "Learn While You Drive" series. The training discusses:
- An overview of the CDL requirement changes
- Discussion of the new disqualifying offenses added to the category of "Serious Traffic Violations"
- New mandatory suspension for drivers determined by FMCSA to be an "imminent hazard"
- Driver reporting procedures to state DMVs and employers
- New knowledge and skill testing requirements for school bus endorsements
- What happens if your state is "decertified" by FMCSA
- Discussion of additional licensing and state requirements
- Key responsibilities for employers
- A summary of the sections and lessons of this training program
