Washington State Commercial Vehicle Guide M 30-39
WASHINGTON STATECOMMERCIAL VEHICLE GUIDEM 30-39.09Prepared by theWashington State Department of TransportationWashington State PatrolWashington State Department of LicensingPage 1Washington State Commercial Vehicle Guide M 30-39.092019–2020Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission
WaAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) InformationAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information This material can be made available in an alternateformat by emailing the Office of Equal Opportunity at wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov or by calling toll free,855-362-4ADA(4232). Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may make a request by calling theWashington State Relay at 711.Page 2Washington State Commercial Vehicle Guide M 30-39.092019–2020cial VTitle VI Notice to Public It is the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) policyto assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin or sex, as provided by TitleVI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or beotherwise discriminated against under any of its federally funded programs and activities. Any personwho believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with WSDOT’s Officeof Equal Opportunity (OEO). For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/orinformation regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact OEO’s Title VI Coordinator at360-705-7090.
Multi-Agency ListingsFor information and procedures not specifically addressed in this publication, please referto the appropriate agency listed on this page.Washington StateDepartment of TransportationCommercial Vehicle Services7345 Linderson Way SWPO Box 47367Olympia, WA 98504-7367Phone: 360-704-6340Fax: 360-704-6391Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance6303 Ivy Lane, Suite 310Greenbelt, MD 20770-6319Phone: 301-830-6143Fax: 301-830-6144Email: cvsahq@aol.comwww.cvsa.orgPermits Email:cvspermits@wsdot.wa.govWeigh Station Bypass:Phone: 888-877-8567Fax: 360-705-6836Email: ercialvehicleWashington StateDepartment of LicensingWashington Utilities andTransportation Commission1125 Washington Street SEPO Box 9020Olympia, WA 98507-9020621 Woodland Square Loop SELacey, WA 98503Phone: 360-902-3770TDD: 360-664-8885 x1125Prorate (IRP)/IFTA: 360-664-1858Commercial Driver’s License:360-902-3619PO Box 47250Olympia, WA 98504-7250Phone: 360-664-1222Email: govWashington State PatrolCommercial Vehicle Enforcement BureauFederal Motor Carrier SafetyAdministration106 11th Ave SWPO Box 42614Olympia, WA 98504724 Columbia St NW, Suite 200Olympia, WA 98501Phone: 360-596-3800Fax: 360-596-3829www.wsp.wa.govWashington State Commercial Vehicle Guide M 30-39.092019–2020Phone: 360-753-9875Toll Free Hotline: 1-888-DOT-SAFT(household goods)Complaint fmcsa.dot.govPage 3
Multi-Agency ListingsNATIONALIn accordance wThe National Driver Register (NDR) contains only alicensingofficials,of those drivers whose driver licensTeresaBerntsenhave beenDirectorconvicted of certain serious traffic violationnothad a drivercancelled, denied, revoked, oDepartmentof licenseLicensingyou would not be listed in the NDR. Every individual isdetermine whether they appear on the NDR file. The NThe record content for those persons who are listedtaken action to cancel, deny, revoke, or suspend or haA MESSAGE FROM THE STATE OF WASHINGTONinformation about the driver history, or a request for thThe Washington State Commercial Vehicle Guide is intended for the professionalc ommercialthe detailedinformation is recorded. The state(s) mainand theNDR willvehicle operator and others who are concerned about safe truck operations. Iterror,has beencompiledbycorrect its pointer records whethe NDR is in (WSDOT)error.Commercial Vehicle Services within the Washington State Department of TransportationinIf theStateNDRPatrolhas a(WSP/record on you, the full record will bcooperation with the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau of the Washingtonhave containeda reason for license cancellation, denCVD), Washington State Department of Licensing (WSDOL) Driver and VehicleServices Divisions,beendisclosedbythe Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC), and the U.S. Department ofthe NDR, the recipient of the informand addressof the State driver licensingTransportation, Federal Motor C arrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in an Theeffortnameto providea startinginformation on you to the NDR.Roger MillarSecretaryDepartment of TransportationJohn R. BatisteChiefWashington State Patrolpoint for information for commercial vehicle operators driving within the State of Washington.The Washington State Commercial Vehicle Guide is a tool. Carriers are responsible for knowing andPlease type or print plainly. Inquiries that cannot be read ccomplying with all state and federal regulations, whether or not they are d iscussed in the guide. ForDRIVER INFORMATIONenforcement officers, the information in the guide has been condensed and summarizedand mustFULLLEGALNAME(First,Middle and Last)not be cited in place of specific federal and state laws. Do not use this guide asthebasisforlegalinterpretations. It cannot, and does not, contain all of the rules and regulations that apply to operating aOTHER NAMES USED (Maiden, Prior Name, Nickname, Professional Name, Other)commercial vehicle safely within the State of Washington. The guide does containsufficient informationfor you as a commercial vehicle operator, to confidently and safely operate your commercial vehicleMAILING ADDRESSwithin our state. For more detailed information, we recommend you contact thepertinent agency orconsult the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Revised Code of Washington (RCW), WashingtonCITYSTATEAdministrative Code (WAC), or the appropriate hazardous materials regulations.We welcome your ideas and suggestions on how the Guide can be i mproved. DRIVERPleaseLICENSEsendNUMBERyour comments and ideas to:BIRTH DATE (Month, Day, Year)SEXEYE COLORHEIGWashington State Department of TransportationDRIVER’S SIGNATURE (Please read reverse side before signing)Commercial Vehicle Services7345 Linderson Way SWXPO Box 47367NOTARIZATION. REQUIRED ONLY IF THE NDR FILE CHECK ROlympia, WA 98504-7367Phone: 360-704-6340Fax:360-704-6391Signed or attested before me on(SEAL OR STAMP)PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY AND ENJOY OUR BEAUTIFUL STATEOFFICIAL USE ONLYDATE RECEIVEDDATE SENTTYPE OF IDENTIFICATIONValid photo driver licenseValid Military IDPRINT NAME OF EMPLOYEE VERIFYING APPLICANT IDENTIFICATIONDLE-520-311 NDR INDIVIDUAL REQUEST (R/5/00)OR/W Page 1 of 2Page 4Washington State Commercial Vehicle Guide M 30-39.092019–2020MilitaSX
ContentsChapter 1Commercial Vehicle Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1Speed Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1Slow Vehicle Rule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1Crossview Mirrors and Backup Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1Left-Lane Restrictions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1Load Securement Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2Tire Chain Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2Accident Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6Vehicle Size and Weight, Credentials, and Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7How to Get a Transponder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7Transponders Saved Industry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8How Does Electronic Screening Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8Self Tarping Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8Transportation of Farm Implements and Agricultural Hazardous Materials. . . . . . .1-9Chapter 2Prorate and Fuel Tax Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1International Fuel Tax Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2International Registration Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4Record Keeping Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5Cab Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6Trip Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6PRISM Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7Washington State Commercial Vehicle Guide M 30-39.092019–2020Page 5
ContentsChapter 3Commercial Driver’s License Standards, Requirements, andPenalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1CDL Endorsements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2CDL Restriction(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3CLP Endorsements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3CLP Restriction(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Who Does Not Need a CDL? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Procedures for Obtaining a CDL or Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) . . . . . . . . . 3-5Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6Renewal/Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6Hazardous Materials Endorsement Background Check and Disqualifications . . . . 3-6CDL Disqualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7Traffic Violations in Your Personal Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7Serious Traffic Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8Driver’s Medical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9Medical Waiver Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9Interstate Waivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9Intrastate Waivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Licenses of Persons Serving in Armed Forces to Remain in Force – Duration . . . 3-11National Driver Register File Check – Federal Privacy Act of 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11Requests for NDR Record Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11Chapter 4Administration of Vehicle Size and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Obtaining Special Motor Vehicle Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Permit Types available online for Self-issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Permit Violations Resulting in Permit Confiscations, for Self-issuers . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4Highway Movements Requiring a Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Permits for Over Dimensional Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10Permits for Oversize/Overweight Motor Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12Permit Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14Overweight Fee Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15Special Motor Vehicle Permit Regulations and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16Curfew Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17Page 6Washington State Commercial Vehicle Guide M 30-39.092019–2020
ContentsSuperloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19Farm Implements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20Procedures for the Movement of Over Legal Vehicles/Loads in EmergencyConditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22Refuse Collection Trucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23Tow Trucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23Crossing Puget Sound Via Washington State Ferries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24Location of Offices and Agencies Issuing WSDOT Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26Washington State County/City Permit Approval* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27Washington State Ports of Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29USDOT Number Requirements for Vehicles Rated at 10,001 lbs. or more . . . . . 4-30New DOT Number Requirements for Vehicles Rated over 16,000 Lbs. . . . . . . . . 4-32Chapter 5Alcohol Misuse and Substance Abuse Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1Safety Sensitive Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1Random Testing for Alcohol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2Consequences of Alcohol Misuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3Rules Relating to Controlled Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4Types of Tests Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4Specimens Analyzed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4Consequences of a Positive Controlled Substance Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5Random Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5Records Retention Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5Chapter 6Comprehensive/Focus Investigations/Safety Audit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1What Can a Carrier Expect When Contacted for a Compliance Review? . . . . . . . .6-2New Entrant Safety Assurance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3Chapter 7Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1Out-of-Service Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1CVSA Decal Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1Placement of CVSA Decal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1Placing a Vehicle or Driver Out-of-Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2Washington State Commercial Vehicle Guide M 30-39.092019–2020Page 7
ContentsChapter 8Motor Carriers Operating Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1Registered Interstate Carriers – Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1Required Vehicle Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1Insurance Filing Requirements – UTC Carriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4Insurance Filing Requirements – UTC Carriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4Permit/Certificate Requirements – UTC Carriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5Intrastate Carriers Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5Intrastate Carriers Transporting Property/Solid Waste Collection Companies . . . 8-7Page 8Washington State Commercial Vehicle Guide M 30-39.092019–2020
IntroductionThe Washington State Department of Transportation, Department of Licensing,Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, and Washington State Patrol sharea set of objectives intended to provide for the safety of the motoring public, protect thepublic infrastructure, and work with industry to produce safe, efficient, and economicalsolutions to commercial vehicle transport.The Washington State Patrol (WSP), through its Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau,strives to protect the integrity and safety of the state highways system by promotingpublic compliance through enforcement, education, and the application of moderntechnology for enforcement of size, weight, load, and equipment laws mandated by stateand federal government. WSP also administers and enforces state laws, administrativecode, and federal rules relating to motor vehicle safety. Effective April 25, 1994, WSPadopted Parts 382-383, 390-393, and 395-397 of Chapter 49 Code of Federal Regulation(CFR) for c ommercial motor vehicles.The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) regulates all privatelyowned electric, natural gas, water, and telephone companies. UTC also regulates solidwaste c ollection companies, bus companies, household good movers, and railroads. UTCprescribes rules and regulations for household goods carriers and common carriers inthe state of Washington. UTC also administers and enforces Washington State laws,administrative code, and federal rules relating to motor vehicle safety. For those carrierssubject to Commission regulations, UTC publishes rulebooks containing completecarrier regulations (excluding Federal Regulations). The rulebooks are available, free ofcharge, by contacting UTC at 360‑664‑1222. Additional copies may be obtained fromUTC upon request, subject to pertinent copying charges. Copies are also availablefrom the Government Printing Office, Seattle, Washington, online at www.utc.wa.govand numerous other private vendors.The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) administers the vehiclesize and weight state laws, admi
Page 2 Washington State Commercial Vehicle Guide M 30-39.09 2019–2020 Wa cial V Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information Title VI Notice to Public It is the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin or sex, as provided by Title
The Washington State Commercial Vehicle Guide 2010–2011 is intended for the professional commercial vehicle operator and others who are concerned about safe truck operations. It has been compiled by Commercial Vehicle Services within the Washington State Department of Transportation
Commercial Driver's License Information 3 On October 26, 1986, Congress passed the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986. This law requires each state to meet the same minimum standards for commercial driver licensing. The standards require commercial motor vehicle drivers to get a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Commercial Driver Guide DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING Commercial . (WSDOT) Telephone: (360) 704-6340 . The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 requires all states to meet the same minimum standards for testing and licensing commercial
Human Factors in Transportation Safety: Road passenger and freight transport driver as an example . . Road transport accidents Commercial vehicle 37.80% . non Commercial vehicle 62.20% . Deaths . Commercial vehicle 27.40% on Commercial vehicle . 72.60% . Accidents . 3. Road accidents caused by violation of rules and regulations
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