TRUCK DRIVERS - Ohio State Highway Patrol

1 TRUCK DRIVERS . G U I D E B O O K. OHIO State Highway Patrol . O F F I C E O F F I E L D O P E R AT I O N S. LICENSING AND COMMERCIAL STANDARDS SECTION. MOTOR CARRIER ENFORCEMENT UNIT. 3. TO REPORT SUSPECTED HUMAN TRAFFICKING CALL: 1-888-3737-888 (NATIONAL HOTLINE). OR. #677 (OHIO ONLY). HSY 7000 11/15 [760-1109]. 4. Ohio State Highway Patrol Office of Field Operations Licensing and Commercial Standards Section Motor Carrier Enforcement Unit TRUCK DRIVERS . G U I D E B O O K. General 7. Contact 10. Ohio State Highway Patrol , Motor Carrier Enforcement Unit District Headquarters & Scale 10. Platform Scale 11.

2 State of Ohio Agencies & 12. United States Federal 12. Trade 12. Vehicle Registration & Motor Fuel 13. 14. Commercial Driver License (CDL).. 16. Driver's Hours of Service Property-Carrying Commercial Motor Passenger-Carrying Commercial Motor Inspection, Repair & Safety 31. Load Wheel Vehicle Size/ Special Hauling Motor Vehicle Weight Motor Vehicle Weight Law 41. Motor Vehicle Weight Law Bridge Formula Bridge Formula Interstate Bridge Formula Reference Chart ORC Non-Interstate Weight 47. Non-Interstate Weight Formula Reference Chart ORC 5. This book has been prepared as a guide to applicable laws and regulations.

3 State law may be more restrictive than Federal Regulations. For specific questions, please refer to the applicable local, State and federal laws and rules themselves. If you need an explanation or clarification of any law or rule, you should contact the appropriate agency. Available online at 6. General Information The size of a commercial motor vehicle (height, width, length, weight, weight rating) will determine to what degree you will need to comply with State and federal safety regulations. These rules and regulations are found in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and the Ohio Revised Code (ORC).

4 Carriers and DRIVERS should become familiar with these publications to better understand their compliance requirements. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ORC MOVE-OVER LAW. Regulations require motor vehicles used in (A) The driver of a motor vehicle, upon commerce to be marked with certain informa- approaching a stationary public safety, an tion on both sides of the vehicle in letters that emergency, or a road safety vehicle that contrast sharply with the background and must is displaying a flashing red light, flashing be legible from a distance of 50 feet (while the combination red and white light, oscillating vehicle is stationary).

5 Or rotating red light, oscillating or rotating Intrastate for-hire carriers operating vehicles combination red and white light, flashing with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), blue light, flashing combination blue and gross combination weight rating (GCWR), gross white light, oscillating or rotating blue vehicle weight (GVW), or gross combination light, or oscillating or rotating combination weight (GCW) greater than 10,000 pounds must blue and white light, shall do either of the be marked with the following information: following: Company name; and either: 1) If the driver of the motor vehicle is traveling on a Highway that consists of - PUCO number issued by the Public Utilities at least two lanes that carry traffic in Commission of Ohio preceded by PUCO'.

6 The same direction of travel as that of or the driver's motor vehicle, the driver - Identification number issued by shall proceed with due caution and, the Federal Motor Carrier safety if possible and with due regard to the administration preceded by USDOT'. road, weather, and traffic conditions, Interstate for-hire and private carriers shall change lanes into a lane that is not operating vehicles with a GVWR, GCWR, GVW, adjacent to that of the stationary public or GCW over 10,000 pounds must be marked safety vehicle. with the following information: 2) If the driver is not traveling on a Highway Company name; and of a type described in division (A)(1) of this section, or if the driver is traveling Identification number issued by the Federal on a Highway of that type but is not Motor Carrier Safety Administration possible to change lanes or if to do preceded by USDOT'.

7 So would be unsafe, the driver shall proceed with due caution, reduce the speed of the motor vehicle, and maintain a safe speed for the road, weather, and traffic conditions. 7. General Information TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS USING A COMMERCIAL MOTOR. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) VEHICLE (CMV) FOR PURPOSES OTHER. THAN THOSE DEFINED. A driver may not transport any passenger FMCSR. on a commercial motor vehicle, except a bus, without written authorization from the carrier Whenever a commercial motor vehicle of under whose authority the vehicle is being one type is used to perform the functions operated.

8 Normally performed by a commercial motor When authorization is issued, it shall State vehicle of another type, the regulations apply the name of the person to be transported, the to the vehicle and to its operation in the same points where the transportation is to begin and manner as though the vehicle were actually a end, and the date upon which such authoriza- commercial motor vehicle of the latter type. tion expires. Example: If a bus is used to transport goods Authorization is not required for: rather than passengers, then the regulations Other employees assigned to the vehicle. pertaining to the transportation of goods shall apply to that commercial motor vehicle.

9 Any person transported when aid is being rendered in case of an accident or other emergency. An attendant delegated to care for livestock. Vehicles controlled and operated by a farmer. 8. General Information Minimum Following Distances Commercial Vehicle Commercial Vehicle Estimated Driver Driver Driver Distance required for driver Miles Per Hour Feet Per Second Reaction Time Reaction and to see object and then (MPH) (FPS) Normal Conditions Brake Activation Time come to a complete stop. SPEED (SPEED x ) ( second) FEET ( second) FEET FEET. 45 50 73 55 60 65 70 Average Full Size Vehicle Length: Car: ft.

10 Pick-up TRUCK : 17 ft. Tractor Trailer: 65 ft. Recommended Following Distances: Minimum of one (1) vehicle length for each 10 MPH. Add 3/10th second to commercial driver's reaction times due to lag time in brake activation on commercial vehicles. 9. Motor Carrier Enforcement Unit General Headquarters: Ohio State Highway Patrol BOX 182074, Columbus, Ohio 43218-2074. Ph: (614) 466-3682 FAX: (614) 752-0243. District Headquarters and Platform Scale Facilities All scale locations, except Van Wert county, equipped with PrePass electronic screening system. MILE. DISTRICT ADDRESS TELEPHONE SCALE FACILITY Highway MARKER LOCATION.