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Coloring or tinting of windshields and the windows to the immediate right and left of the driver is allowed, provided the parallel luminous transmittance through the colored or tinted glazing is not less than 70 percent of the light at normal incidence in those portions of the windshield or...

FMCSA regulations require drivers of commercial motor vehicles to comply with the laws, ordinances and regulations of the jurisdiction in which it is being operated. Unsafe, careless driving will subject the driver to local fines and penalties in addition to the application of severity weight...

§ 392.60(a) States, in part, “Unless specifically authorized in writing to do so by the motor carrier under whose authority the commercial motor vehicle is being operated, no driver shall transport any person…” One severity weight point may be assigned to the driver that violates this...

Tires that do not pass an inspection could seriously impact a driver’s and a carrier’s safety score. A failed inspection includes (1) any tire on a steering axle with less than 4/32 inch at any point on a major tread groove. (2) Any tire other than those on a steering axle must have a minimum...

§ 390.17. - (A final rulemaking is pending)The CSA Safety Measurement System assigns a severity weight of 10 points for a driver cited for texting while driving a commercial motor vehicle. § 392.2 - Texting in a vehicle while driven in a jurisdiction that prohibits texting will subject the...

The most common unsafe driving category is speeding. It is the greatest source of driver severity weight points and therefore, the largest contributor to the FedEx Custom Critical safety rating. Speeding is also a common red flag for a law enforcement officer to perform a roadside inspection...

Power units for which fuses are needed to operate any required parts and accessories must have at least one spare fuse for each type/size of fuse needed for those parts and accessories. Failure to maintain a supply of spare fuses required by § 393.95 will subject a driver to 2 severity...

§ 392.16. A commercial motor vehicle which has a seat belt assembly installed at the driver’s seat shall not be driven unless the driver has properly restrained himself/herself with the seat belt assembly. Failure to fasten seat belt will subject a driver to 7 severity weight points...

FMCSA regulation § 571.108 states, in part: Retroreflective sheeting shall be applied to the rear of each truck tractor as follows: Element 1: Two strips of sheeting in alternating colors, each not less than 600 mm (2 feet) long, located as close as practicable to the edges of the rear...

§ 393.76 - Sleeper berth requirement violations: 3 severity weight points. § 393.77 – Defective and/or prohibited heaters: 3 severity weight points. § 393.78 – Windshield wiper inoperative or defective: 1 severity weight point. § 393.79(a) – Defroster / defogger inoperative: 1...

FMCSA regulations do not address a requirement for mud flaps on a commercial motor vehicle; however, many States will require mud flaps. § 392.2 may apply to mudflap use and issuance of one severity weight point could be assigned. It is FedEx Custom Critical policy that all tractors, trailers...

§ 392.9 states, in part, that a driver may not operate a commercial motor vehicle…unless the vehicle’s cargo is properly distributed and adequately secured. Securement guidance and requirements are located in §§ 393.100 through 393.136. Failure to properly secure a load or vehicle...

All FedEx Custom Critical trucks must comply with federal requirements of § 393.95 to carry a fire extinguisher with an Underwriters Laboratory rating of 10 B:C, or more. The fire extinguisher must be designed, constructed, and maintained to permit visual determination of whether it is fully...

Fatigued driving violations are among the most serious categories because of the potential for serious accident or injury to persons or property. Hours of Service violations, i.e. 11hr rule, 14hr rule and 34 hr restart rule pose a penalty of 7 severity weight points EACH. If an out of service...

The FMCSA places great emphasis on carriers to ensure that owners operating under their authority and all their drivers’ qualifications are valid and current. It is not just enough to verify and record a driver’s CDL and endorsements, medical certificate, and/or medical waiver document, drivers...

Drivers must maintain a variety of documents on their person or in their truck depending on the nature of their operation and cargo on the truck. § 395.8 No Drivers Record of Duty Status or status not current: 5 severity weight points. § 383.93(b)(4) Carrying Hazmat with no hazmat...

Controlled Substances / Alcohol and CSA2010 Included in FMCSA regulation § 392.4, is the requirement that no driver shall be on duty and possess, be under the influence of, or use, any of the following drugs or other substances: (1) Any 21 CFR 1308.11 schedule I [controlled] substance, (2)...

Many commercial drivers and some law enforcement officers maintain the mistaken belief that Federal regulations require accessory or auxiliary lights on a commercial motor vehicle be operable at all times. The FMCSA regulation contained in § 393.9(a) states: “All lamps required by this subpart...

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