Hours of Service / ELDs
< 26,000 / Intermodal
CDL / Medical Card
Registration / IFTA
Potpurri
100

You stop a driver who claims the "short haul" provision. He is in compliance with all aspects of the provision but he is operating in INTERstate commerce.

Is he still in compliance?

What is YES?!

Interstate or intrastate doesn't make a difference as it pertains to the short-haul provision.
100
You stopped a tow truck on an intrastate move with a GVWR of 19,500 lbs hauling a car. This vehicle is SUBJECT TO / EXEMPT an inspection.
What is EXEMPT?
100
You stop truck & trailer combination. The truck has a GVWR of 26,000 lbs. The trailer has a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. This driver needs at least a Class _____ driver's license to legally operate the combination.
What is CLASS C?
100
A vehicle must have a GVWR or GCWR that EXCEEDS _____ pounds before it is required commercial registration.
What is 10,000 lbs?
100
A truck-tractor pulling an intermodal chassis with container shall be registered for _______ lbs gross weight.
What is 85,500 lbs?
200

A driver shall be placed out of service if they are found DRIVING beyond 8 hours since their last 30-minute break of off-duty or sleeper berth.

TRUE or FALSE

What is FALSE?

The 30-minute rule is NEVER out of service, even if ASPEN says so.
200
You stopped a truck-tractor pulling an intermodal chassis with loaded container. One of the four locking devices on the chassis is not engaged. This vehicle is ______
What is OUT OF SERVICE?
200

The driver you stopped is unable to find his medical card. You run his driver's license and determine he is medically certified, interstate, not excepted. This driver IS / IS NOT in violation.
Part 2 - If the driver IS in violation, is he out of service?
What in VIOLATION and is NOT OOS?
200
A CMV requiring IFTA must display / have _____ to be in compliance.
What is A DECAL ON EACH SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND CURRENT RECEIPT?
200

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating can be interchanged with registered weight.

TRUE or FALSE
What is FALSE?
300
"ELD" stands for...
What is ELECTRONIC LOGGING DEVICE?
300
A loaded intermodal container can extend ____ feet beyond the rear of a non-chassis type trailer.
What is ZERO?
300
You stop an empty 17 passenger, hydraulic brake shuttle bus with a GVWR of 14,050 lbs, being delivered from the manufacturer to the retailer. The driver is required at least what class license and what endorsements?
What is CLASS C CDL, with "P" endorsement.
300

Unified Carrier Registration is required to be paid bi-annually, at the same time as the MCS-150 is updated.

TRUE or FALSE

What is FALSE?

Paid annually, enforced for the current year and two prior years
300
A driver operating a CMV that requires a CDL, who holds a CDL, will no longer be required to carry a medical certificate in their possession, as long as they have certified through their state's DMV, after _________ (date).
What is January 30, 2015?
400
A passenger carrying CMV driver may not drive more than _____ hours following ____ consecutive hours off-duty.
What is TEN hours following EIGHT consecutive hours off-duty?
400

You stop a truck-tractor pulling an intermodal chassis with a loaded container on-board. You are trying to get the elusive toaster oven this fiscal year, so you weigh the combination. It weighs 120,000 lbs, but the driver hands you an "Ocean Container Permit." The trailer is sealed with a seal complying with US Coast Guard standards.

This vehicle is ______
What is LEGALLY ALLOWED TO CARRY SAID WEIGHT, as long as the permit allows it.
400
Restriction "L" means...
What is "WITHOUT AIR BRAKES?"
400
A mechanic test driving a truck-tractor in interstate commerce with a registered weight of 80,000 lbs IS / is NOT required IRP?

What is NOT required?

Exempt - drive-away
400
When determining working load limit of a securement device, the ________ WLL will be used.
What is LOWEST / WEAKEST LINK?
500

You stop a Snap-On tool truck (two-axle, hydraulic brake, but struck out thinking it was going to be a local driver). He is traveling from Chicago, IL to Phoenix, AZ (settle down, DHET guys - he already delivered the dope and hasn't got his payment yet).

He tells you his log book is maintained on his SmartPhone, which can also be accessed through his tablet. It is NOT connected to the vehicle in any way. His log page for each day is electronically signed.


TRUE or FALSE
The driver is required to print a hard copy of his log pages.
What is FALSE?

If the ELD is electronically signed, it is not required to be printed, but the officer MAY request a copy.
500
You stopped a vehicle with a GVWR of 14,050 lbs on an intrastate move. While checking for the annual inspection and load securement, you locate one 5-lb package of Class 1.2 explosives. This vehicle is SUBJECT TO / EXEMPT an inspection.
What is SUBJECT TO AN INSPECTION?
500
You stop a "bendy bus" for inspection. What class license is required?
What is CLASS B?
500
This is the federal cite for no trailer registration receipt...

THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT FOR A TRAILER REGISTRATION RECEIPT SO STOP WRITING IT PEOPLE!!!!

Seriously...we're not kidding. Stop writing violations for no trailer registration RECEIPT.
500

A short-haul driver is still subject to the 30-minute break rule but does not have to show it in their log book.

TRUE or FALSE

What is FALSE?

They aren't subject to the 30-minute break rule
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