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For this challenge I had to work wit te driver to take it the distance. Yes Court! I took it to the trial and as an expert witness I got the violation dismissed. If you win it in court they must remove it from the Inspection. We it stays on but the Out-of-Service and Violation scoring was taken off. We enforcement os wrong you must challenge! Challenging a roadside inspection violations for a commercial motor vehicle is extremely difficult. Winning these is a true feat! If you win a violation challenge you have truly accomplished something. Because the states (ALL OF THEM) don't like to overturn a documented violation. In this video, I'll take you though a real life violation and show you how the process works. Do you need help with Roadside Inspections and Violations in DataQ's? We have solutions for you. Check us out at www.FrontRangeCompliance.com or reach out to us at info@frontrangecompliance.com and we'll be in touch with you soon. ____________________________ Check us out on social media and the web at: FRCS - www.FrontRangeCompliance.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDotInspector or https://www.facebook.com/DOTUniversityUS LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73905157/admin/ Music: https://www.bensound.com

Challenging a roadside inspection violations for a commercial motor vehicle is extremely difficult. Winning these is a true feat! If you win a violation challenge you have truly accomplished something. Because the states (ALL OF THEM) don't like to overturn a documented violation. In this video, I'll take you though a real life violation and show you how the process works. Do you need help with Roadside Inspections and Violations in DataQ's? We have solutions for you. Check us out at www.FrontRangeCompliance.com or reach out to us at info@frontrangecompliance.com and we'll be in touch with you soon. ⏱ Time Code: FMCSA DataQ - How to Challenge - Guide to help you have success when you have a bad violations! (Part 1) 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Roadside Inspection Report 05:48 Steering System Video 06:40 CVSA OOSC - Steering Mechanism 07:38 Steering Lash Test Video 10:09 CVSA OOSC other Steering Ststems 10:51 393.209 FMCSR Steering System Law 12:33 Accessing DataQ though Safer 13:35 FMCSA Portal Login 14:22 Starting the DataQ Challenge 26:38 Closing getting help from my team!! ____________________________ Check us out on social media and the web at: FRCS - www.FrontRangeCompliance.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDotInspector or https://www.facebook.com/DOTUniversityUS LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73905157/admin/ Music: https://www.bensound.com

Safety Outreach 4-15-2021 - FMCSA Clearing House, HOS Update, & DOT File Management - Recording of Live Event - Zoom Flood & Peterson - April 2021 Risk Control Outreach Get the forms free at https://www.frontrangecompliance.com/forms Topics of this DOT Safety Outreach - FMCSA Clearinghouse - Registration - Completing Queries - Pre-Employment Queries - Limited Annual Queries - Employer Obligations - Policy & Procedure - Hours of Service Update - Short Haul - CDL - Short Haul - Non-CDL - Adverse Driving Conditions - 30 Minute Break - Sleeper Berth Provision - FMCSA (DOT) Audits - How COVID-19 Changed the Program - Learn about the new and updated compliance review procedures - Learn to avoid the common mistakes that happen during a DOT Compliance Investigation - How to be compliant during these unprecedented times. - Organizing E-Files - Foundation of DOT Files - Driver Qualification Files - Vehicle Maintenance Files ⏱Time Code - F&P - DOT Safety Outreach 4-15-2021 - FMCSA Clearing House, HOS Update, & DOT File Management 00:00 Introduction 02:31Handouts & Forms - Explanation 05:24 Training Topics 10:25 FMCSA Clearinghouse 18:17 Clearinghouse Employer Responsibilities 19:53 Pre-Employment Query 22:42 Limited Annual Query 26:21 Completing Queries 34:28 Employer Reporting of Violations 36:34 Policy and Training Requirements 38:03 Hours of Service Update 39:55 HOS Short Haul CDL 46:41 HOS Short Haul Non-CDL 58:41 Adverse Driving Conditions 1:02:17 30 Minute Break 1:04:00 Sleeper Berth Provision 1:06:45 FMCSA Audits & COVID-19 in 2021 1:19:50 DOT Files and Record Keeping 1:20:42 Driver Qualifications - What's Required 1:37:43 Creating E-Files Instead of Paper Files 1:41:08 DOT Files - The Foundation of Every Program 1:43:08 E-Files Naming Structure 1:49:27 Closing _____________________________ Check us out on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDotInspector or https://www.facebook.com/DOTUniversityUS LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73905157/admin/ Music: https://www.bensound.com

Safety Outreach 4-13-2021 - Focus on D.O.T. Compliance Audit Preparation Topics of this DOT Safety Outreach - Preparing your Files as Electronic Documents - DOT/FMCSA's new Audit Process for Off-site Comprehensive Investigations - Learn about the new and updated compliance review procedures - Learn to avoid the common mistakes that happen during a DOT Compliance Investigation - How to be compliant during these unprecedented times. - Organizing E-Files - Driver Qualification Files - Vehicle Maintenance Files - Brief Update on the New CDL Short Haul Operations After taking the sidelines for 2020, Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officers are back, and back with a vengeance. So many company's neglected their DOT compliance programs due to COVID-19 in 2020 and now they are paying the consequences. Don't get caught off guard. Start getting your safety programs caught up ASAP!!!! Get the forms free at https://www.frontrangecompliance.com/forms ⏱Time Code 00:00 Introduction of Front Range Compliance 00:44 PDF Forms - Available 02:14 D.O.T. Compliance Investigations in 2021 - 02:54 How the FMCSA Changed the program due to COVID 05:34 Investigation Types 10:29 DOT Files & Record Keeping 11:42 Driver Qualification File Requirement 26:37 Creating Electronic Files 28:24 Organization of Electronic Files 31:38 File Structure - Foundation of all DOT Programs 35:22 Driver Qualification - Electronic File Structure and File Naming 38:47 Maintenance Program - Electronic File Structure and File Naming 41:46 Hours of Service - Brief Update on CDL Short Haul 42:11 FRCS Conclusion _____________________________ Check us out on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDotInspector or https://www.facebook.com/DOTUniversityUS LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73905157/admin/ Music: https://www.bensound.com

Each State has a specific Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) when the D.O.T. Rules Kick In. This information is not easily found, until right now. We have taken the time research this and get this information for you, and it's all right here in this video! Each state has been confirmed, we are confident this information is 100% correct. Remember, always check with your individual State(s) where you're operating to ensure you are aware of their compliance standards for Intrastate Commerce within that State. For Intrastate Commerce, each state has their individual rule as too when a vehicle becomes a Commercial Motor Vehicle. There are 23 states who require DOT Compliance for Non-CDL Drivers while operating in Intrastate Commerce within their state. Remember all INTERSTATE Commerce begins at 10,001 pounds GVWR/GCWR for Property Carrying Vehicles. Important Videos to support this topic: - Interstate vs. Intrastate https://youtu.be/-LIxdd6hdBc - Identify Your Fleet - What is a CMV - https://youtu.be/EwQC-ovQjEI - Using a VIN Decoder to find GVWR's - https://youtu.be/wd7DscUwMp0 - How to Determine a Class A CDL - https://youtu.be/aDhf6bNxLKA - How to Determine a Class B CDL - https://youtu.be/PbpSxoTuCwo ⏱Time Code: When INTRAstate DOT Rules Apply - Every State's Legal GVWR/GCWR for Intrastate Commerce. ONLY HERE!! 00:00 Intro 00:40 Why This Is So Important 01:10 Intrastate vs. Interstate 02:04 Interstate Commerce Compliance 10,001 Explained 02:23 26,001 Pound States 04:47 10,001 Pound States 06:03 States with other GVWR's 08:14 Closing _____________________________ Check us out on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDotInspector or https://www.facebook.com/DOTUniversityUS LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73905157/admin/ Music: https://www.bensound.com

PRO TIP for D.O.T. Compliance Professionals. This tool is what enforcement officers and safety investigators use when they don't have the vehicle near by to check the official VIN label for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). In your Fleet Tracking spreadsheets you should always document the GVWR. It' absolutely important to know these weights for safety and compliance. Especially, when using pickups and trailers that are close to the CDL requirements. This tool will give you the VIN's GVWR Range. Usually the actual GVWR is at the top of the range. But there are curtain instances when a lower range may be used. So if your vehicle is out in the field and you are struggling to get the weights, this tool will help you out, until you're able to get the actual number off the vehicle VIN label. This tool works great for all power units. It's not as great for the trailers, but it's a good starting point!! Other DOT University Videos for you: What is a Commercial Motor Vehicle - https://youtu.be/EwQC-ovQjEI How to Determine a Class A CDL - https://youtu.be/aDhf6bNxLKA How to Determine a Class B CDL - https://youtu.be/PbpSxoTuCwo ____________________________________________ Check us out on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDotInspector or https://www.facebook.com/DOTUniversityUS LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73905157/admin/ Music: https://www.bensound.com

150 Air Mile Radius is a primary requirement so you can use the Short Haul Operations Exception, so your drivers can avoid drivers using an ELD. Making these maps is so easy, and having them at the ready, posted, and used in training meetings, will without a doubt, impress the Insurance Renewal Auditor or a DOT Compliance Investigator. This is a must use tool, but very few do. Rise to the top like a BOSS!! Make your Maps - https://www.mapdevelopers.com/draw-circle-tool.php Other DOT University Videos for you: How to Use the Short Haul - https://youtu.be/aZgftZYfTQM What is a Commercial Motor Vehicle - https://youtu.be/EwQC-ovQjEI ____________________________________________ Check us out on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDotInspector or https://www.facebook.com/DOTUniversityUS LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73905157/admin/ Music: https://www.bensound.com

Companies using Non-CDL and CLD Drivers must do a road test to ensure the driver applicant is qualified. How else do you really know if they can actually drive the types of vehicle you have in your company. Sure there are a couple exceptions, but do you really want to risk it? This is a sure way that you can teach your driver on Day 1, the way you and your company expect them to operate. Why in the heck would anyone pass up this opportunity? In this video, I will discuss he procedures and laws surrounding the Road Test Examination, of 49 CFR 391.31 and 391.33. My procedures will help you build a road map for success in hiring better Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Drivers while reducing costly driver fitness violation or CMV accidents. This test applies to all CMV Drivers (BOTH CDL & NON-CDL) - Check out my Video - What is a CMV https://youtu.be/EwQC-ovQjEI

The biggest scam in the DOT world is the Biannual Update to the UDSOT Number. Stop the Spammer Scammers in their tracks, because this video will teach you how to complete the update FREE. The Scammers will charge you up to $600 to complete. It's super easy and definitely not worth a cost of $200-$600. Not doing your update can result in fines from the FMCSA for up to $10,000 and failing to do this could cause the USDOT number to become Suspended and result in a DOT Compliance Investigation. If this were to happen then your trucks and drivers would get placed Out-of-Service when stopped at weigh stations, inspection checkpoints, or pulled over by a state trooper. _________________________ Check us out on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDotInspector or https://www.facebook.com/DOTUniversityUS LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73905157/admin/

Scammers are constantly calling, texting, emailing, and snail mailing to get you to update your MCS-150 the USDOT Number Application. They even threaten you with extreme fines trying to convince you that you're in trouble. Then they'll charge you up to $600 to do the update. OUCH! It takes like five minutes. I'll upload that video next!! DO NOT GIVE OUT YOUR FMCSA PIN. Unless it is a trusted business relationship such as my Company "Front Range Compliance Services LLC" has with our clients. If the wrong person has your FMCSA PIN they can change, adjust, or highjack your USDOT Number. Getting your PIN either recovered or reset has never been easier. As long as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has the correct email or cell phone. If either the email or cell is incorrect, then the PIN number will have to be mailed though the good old fashioned Snail Mail. The envelope will be clearly from the FMCSA with their circular logo. DO NOT TOSS IT OUT as it is often confused with other junk mail. If you need help leave a comment or send us an email at info@frontrangecompliance.com

For all CDL drivers you were employing on January 6, 2020, and are still employing today, you MUST NOW complete the Limited Annual Query in the FMCSA Clearinghouse. This must be done on or before January 5th, 2021. Your Drug and Alcohol Testing Service Provider (C/TPA) might be able to help you. If you are in need of assistance my company, "Front Range Compliance Services, LLC" can for sure help you out with your DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs or any other DOT Compliance Services you may need. Email us at info@frontrangecompliance.com for more information!!

You cannot afford to make a mistake in identifying your CDL required fleet. Driver violations of the CDL rules will result in extreme fines, costly DOT Compliance Investigations, and Unsatisfactory Safety Rating. These situations can also result in commercial motor vehicle accidents. All of which will cost thousands of dollars to correct or could even force the company Out-of-Service or Imminent Hazard. Anyone can look at an 18 wheeler and say that is a "Class A" CDL vehicle and they can also look at a big tandem axle dump truck and say that's a "Class B" CDL required. When determining a Class C CDL it is really easy to make mistakes and put your team at risk. Introducing the CDL Flowchart! This tool will make determining either a Class A, B, or C CDL easy. Better yet you'll be right every time!

The FMCSA Clearinghouse went live almost a year ago (January 6, 2020) and many companies are still struggling with the requirements and still have not registered or completed the required Queries that were needed for 2020. Queries: Pre-Employment Full Query - must be completed first to check for if drivers applicant is registered and if he/she has any prohibitions/violations. Limited Query - All existing employed drivers as of January 6, 2020 and they must have a Limited Query done by January 5, 2021. Check out my Limited Query Video https://youtu.be/-oMVLHbfxWk If you need help or need a reliable 3rd Party Drug and Alcohol Testing Company. Contact us now. Front Range Compliance Services LLC has the tools you need. Info@frontrangecompliance.com

You cannot afford to make a mistake in identifying your fleet. Driver Violations of the CDL rules will result in extreme fines, costly DOT Compliance Investigations, and Unsatisfactory Safety Rating. All of which will cost thousand of dollars to correct. Anyone can look at an 18 wheeler and say that is a "Class A" CDL vehicle. But looking at a 3/4 ton pickup pulling a heavy trailer and knowing that it is in fact, a CDL required vehicle takes some skill and practice. Introducing the CDL Flowchart! This tool will make determining either a Class A, B, or C CDL easy. Better yet you'll be right every time!

You cannot afford to make a mistake in identifying your CDL required fleet. Driver violations of the CDL rules will result in extreme fines, costly DOT Compliance Investigations, and Unsatisfactory Safety Rating. All of which will cost thousands of dollars to correct or could even force the company Out-of-Service or Imminent Hazard. Anyone can look at an 18 wheeler and say that is a "Class A" CDL vehicle and they can also look at a big tandem axle dump truck and say that's a "Class B" CDL required. Even though Class B CDL is the easiest determination of all the Commercial Drivers Licenses. Many still make mistakes when the vehicles are smaller or closer to that 26,000 pounds or even smaller, but over loaded with a GVW greater than 26,000 pounds. Also mistakes can be made when these trucks are used to pull smaller trailers. But never fear, I've got the answers right here in this video. Introducing the CDL Flowchart! This tool will make determining either a Class A, B, or C CDL easy. Better yet you'll be right every time!

Hours of Service for Property Carrying Vehicles has a great exception that keeps Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers (CMV) from needing to complete Records of Duty Status (Logbooks) or Electronic Logging Devices (ELD's).

Interstate vs. Intrastate Commerce Explained! Operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) within your single state and you can still be considered an Interstate Motor Carrier!?! Yikes, if this happens to you, there could be huge consequences. Beware, if you don’t know about this and prepare for it correctly, a DOT Compliance Auditor will eat your program for lunch! Just the failure to have Interstate Operating Authority Violation alone, as a For-Hire Motor Carrier is a fine of $10,000 for a single occurrence. In this video we’ll show you how to properly identify your company's commerce so you can keep running smoothly and avoid those FMCSA or State Fines. Maybe even avoid those costly Out-of-Service (OOS) orders.

2021 Training Schedule – Live Training at Colorado Motor Carrier Association CMCA Here is your chance to come and visit with me at a live, in person training event. If COVID permits us too. I’ll be training DOT Compliance Essentials, DOT Files and Record Keeping Management, Hours of Service and ELD Management, Periodic Inspection and Appendix G, and DOT Compliance Auditing at Colorado Motor Carriers Association. Check this out and get registered ASAP. Hope to see you there! We offer specific individual training for companies. These are my most requested and scheduled training events: • FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Testing Designated Employer Representative (DER) • FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Testing – Clearinghouse • FMCSA Supervisor Training – Reasonable Suspicion Drug & Alcohol Testing • Driver Pre-Trip & Post Trip Inspection and Completing DVIR’s • Driver Qualification File Policy & Procedures • Defensive Driving • Preparing for a DOT Audit • Processing & Completing FMCSA DataQ’s • Cargo Securement for Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV) • Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Maintenance Programs and Files • Periodic Inspection of Commercial Motor Vehicles – Rules & Procedures • Hazardous Materials Training for Drivers & Employees – 49 CFR 172.704 o General Awareness – Hazmat o Function Specific – Hazmat o Safety Training – Hazmat o Security Awareness – Hazmat o In-Depth Security – Hazmat Safety & Security Plan • Customized Training – Specific for your team! Check us out at www.frontrangecompliance.com – Website Updates are coming soon!!

Ever wondered what vehicles in your fleet are Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV). Sure they’re the 18 Wheeler Truck Tractors and Tandem Dump Trucks, but what about those pickups and trailers that don’t require a CDL? The answer to this question is right here, where we tackle that age old but yet common question of what is a Commercial Motor Vehicle while operating in Interstate Commerce. This video has the information every company who operates vehicles to carry their equipment or products for someone else. You might be a private property carrier or a for-hire motor carrier. Even if you are using small pickups with trailers, 1 tons, small box trucks, tandem axle dump trucks, or 18 wheelers these rules apply to you. Failure to have proper DOT Compliance is a killer for any company because of all the risks associated with transportation.

FMCSA changes the rules AGAIN in 2020! Are you and your CMV drives ready to use these new HOS rules. Checkout these updates before the FMCSA comes and checks you out. The most misunderstood and misinterpreted regulations of all the general transportation rule. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has done a little bit of a correction to the 2005/2013 HOS Rules. This might actually make life a little easier. Especially if you are using the local driver exception because you can now work 14 hours and not have to worry about a logbook or ELD.

Front Range Compliance Services - Your Compliance & Our Solutions. We have created DOT University to help bring you the information needed to Stay off the Radar. I'm a former Colorado State Trooper who started working with the transportation industry as a Roadside Enforcement Officer and a National Trainer for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). At the end of 2011, I decided to hang up the gun belt and pack away my ticket book and start working directly with the industry. It's been nine years and my team and I have helped so many to get on top of their DOT Compliance Programs. This is something I'm extremely passionate about and I hope my knowledge and experience and also help you and your team.