The Federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety
Act ensures that drivers of commercial
vehicles are qualified, and removes unsafe
drivers from the highways.
FMSCA is federal law; however the city
policies are stricter. Both are outlined here.
City policy will override FMCSA. |
- All transit drivers are required to have a valid CDL Class B with P2 endorsements on them when driving an SST vehicle.
- All transit drivers are required to have a valid DOT Physical/medical card on them when driving an SST vehicle.
- Employees who are required to possess a valid driver’s license must notify their immediate supervisor, in writing, within 3 days on any arrest, conviction, or other circumstances that cause, or may cause said license to be suspended or revoked. An employee who fails to comply with this requirement is subject to disciplinary action op to and including termination (City PARM).
- SST will review each employee’s motor vehicle record annually.
- SST may review your motor vehicle record beyond the annual check…
A. After an on‐the‐job collision determined to be preventable by the department.
B. If a complaint is received regarding the employee’s driving while on duty.
- All new hires need to have no more than 4 points on their license, and no DUI or DWAI convictions within 7 years.
- For current employees holding a CDL the following criteria will be used when evaluating the motor vehicle record.
A. Clear MVR – No minor convictions or preventable collisions in the last 3 years and no major violations/convictions in the last 3 years.
B. Acceptable MVR – No major violations/convictions in the last 3 years; OR 2 minor convictions in the last 3 years; OR 1 preventable collision and 1 minor conviction in the last 3 years.
C. Marginal MVR – 3 minor violations/convictions in the last 3 years; OR 2
preventable collisions in the last 3 years; OR Any combination of minor
convictions and preventable collisions totaling 3 in the last 3 years.
D. Unacceptable MVR – 1 or more major violations/convictions in the last 3 years; OR 4 or more minor convictions in the last 3 years; OR 3 or more
preventable collisions in the last 3 years; OR Any combination of minor
convictions and preventable collisions totaling 4 or more in the last 3 years.
- Major and minor convictions are listed below. SST’s Vehicle Accident Review Policy will be used to determine the preventability of motor vehicle accidents for current employees.
A. Major Violations/Convictions include, but are not limited to the following:
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) or while ability is
impaired (DWAI)
Reckless driving
Racing/speed contests
Speeding 20 mph or more over the posted speed limit
Leaving the scene of an accident
Failure to report an accident
Making a false accident report
Vehicular homicide or manslaughter
Attempting to elude a police officer
Driving while license is suspended, revoked or restricted
Driving an entity vehicle that has been locked/tagged out
B. Minor Convictions include, but are not limited to the following:
Speeding less than 20 mph over the posted speed limit
Running a stop sign or red light
Improper turn
Passing across a double yellow line
Failure to yield
Following too close
Failure to wear a seatbelt
Careless driving
Failure to possess a valid Colorado driver’s license
Failure to provide proof of insurance if operating their personal vehicle
Motor vehicle equipment violations
Operating a defective or unsafe vehicle
Failure to stop for a school bus with its red flashers activated
- Corrective Action for Marginal and Unacceptable Driving Records:
A. When an employee’s MVR falls into the unacceptable category, corrective action up to and including termination of employment will be taken.
B. When an employee’s MVR falls into the marginal category, corrective action,
including but not limited to the following, will be taken:
– Attending a defensive driver training program.
-Participating in a documented ride‐along evaluation.
-Other actions as deemed appropriate.
- Any current employee that holds a CDL, who receives a DUI or DWAI will be suspended from duty. If convicted the employee may be terminated from
employment.
- If you receive a traffic violation conviction, federal law requires you notify your employer within 30 days of the conviction. This does not apply to parking
violations (FMCSA).
- If your CDL has been suspended, revoked, or canceled, you must notify your employer by the end of the following business day after receiving the disqualification (FMCSA).
- When you are applying for a commercial vehicle operator, your potential employer will request your employment history for the previous 10 years
(FMCSA).
- See also Communication Written and Oral, Item G.
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