Post on 31-Jul-2020
SDDC Motor Carrier Safety Evaluation
Mr. Elias Cantu10 October 2017
Ammo & Explosives Workshop
Purpose
• Provide Transparent and Systematic Framework
• Determine Compliance with DOT and DOD Requirements• FMCSR• HMR• DOD
• Technical Collaboration
• Simulated DOT Compliance Investigation
• Aggressive Evaluation Schedule – Visit Each AE Carrier at a Minimum Once Every 3 Years
• Events May Dictate Targeted Evaluations
• Typically 2-5 Days on-Site Depending Largely on Company Size
• Coordination with Company Points of Contact 30-45 Days in Advance
Motor Carrier Safety Evaluation Program
Motor Carrier Safety Evaluation Focus
• Driver Qualification Files
• Controlled Substances and Alcohol Testing Program
• Record of Duty Status
• Inspection, Repair and Maintenance Program
• Security and Emergency Response
• HAZMAT Employee Training
• DOD Criteria
Driver Qualification File
• Application for Employment
• Driving Record Inquiry (MVR)
• Previous Employment Inquiry
• Medical Examiners Certification
• Annual Certification of Violations
• Annual Review of Driving Record
• CDL Review
Alcohol and Controlled Substance
• Pre-Employment Testing
• Post-Accident Testing
• Random Testing
• Reasonable Suspicion Testing
• Retention of Records
• Policy on Misuse of Alcohol and Use of Controlled Substances
• Training
Record of Duty Status
• Contains Required Information
• Auditing Log for Form and Manner Errors
• Receipt of Logs Within 13 Days
• Logs Reviewed for Driver’s Record of Duty Status Errors
• Falsification of Duty Status
• Record Retention
• Supporting Documents
Vehicle Maintenance File Checklist
• Retention of Records• Repairs• Tire Information
• Systematic Periodic Maintenance Plan – Means to Indicate the Nature and Due Date of Inspections and Maintenance to be Performed
• Annual Inspections
• DVIRs
Security and Emergency Response
• DOT Security Plan• Contains all Required Components
• Emergency Response Procedures
• Can the Carrier Demonstrate Capabilities to Comply with Requirements
Employee HAZMAT Training
• Training Documentation • 49 CFR Part 172.704
• 49 CFR Part 397
• 49 CFR Part 177.816
DOD Specific Requirements
• DTTS Registration
Carrier Expectations (Prior to Visit)
• Completed Carrier Profile
• Completed Initial Evaluation Criteria
• Operating Authorities
• Organization Chart
• HAZMAT Safety Permit
• Company Policies
• Most Recent DOT Compliance Review
Carrier Expectations (Onsite)
• Accident Register• List of Drivers (Dates of Hire/Termination) Last Full CY and Current
CY to Date• Vehicle Maintenance Files• Security and Emergency Response Plan• Records of Duty Status• HAZMAT Employee Training • Other as Requested
Questions?
M I L I T A R Y S U R F A C E D E P L O Y M E N T & D I S T R I B U T I O N C O M M A N D