MARYLAND TRUCKING HANDBOOK Md Trucking Handbook
MarylandMotor CarrierHandbookRevised 10-1-2005In Cooperation with : Comptroller of Maryland Maryland State Police Maryland Port Administration Motor Vehicle Administration Maryland Department of the Environment Public Service Commission Maryland Transportation Authority MDOT Office of Freight Logistics
A MESSAGE FROM THE STATE HIGHWAYADMINISTRATIONOFFICE OF TRAFFIC AND SAFETYThe Maryland Motor Carrier Handbook is intended forcommercial motor carrier drivers and others who are interestedin learning about the various bus and truck regulationspertaining to commercial motor vehicle travel in Maryland.Information contained herein is summarized and should not becited in place of specific federal and state laws.The Maryland Motor Carrier Handbook is the product of theState Highway Administration (SHA), Motor Carrier Division,developed in cooperation with the Maryland Department ofTransportation Office of Freight Logistics, the Maryland StatePolice, the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, the MotorVehicle Administration, the Public Service Commission, the MotorFuel Tax Division of the Comptroller of Maryland, and theMaryland Department of the Environment. Copies of theHandbook are available free of charge.This latest edition marks the twelfth revision of the Handbook,since it was introduced in the 1980’s. Your suggestions on how itcan be improved are welcomed. Please send your commentsand ideas to: SHA Office of Traffic and Safety, Motor CarrierDivision, 7491 Connelley Drive, Hanover MD 21076. The Divisioncan be reached by calling 410-582-5734, or toll free1-800-543-4564.Drive smart, buckle up and enjoy Maryland!Thomas HicksDirectorOffice of Traffic and Safety1
Table of ContentsPageA MESSAGE FROM THE SHA ADMINISTRATIONSAFETY IS GOOD BUSINESS - YOU HOLD THE KEY110CHAPTER IINTRODUCTION - GENERAL RULESAND REGULATIONS11A.TRUCK IDLING13B.USEFUL WEB ADDRESSES14C.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)15CHAPTER IITRUCK PARKING –A.25USE OF TRUCK WEIGH AND INSPECTIONSTATIONS25B.MARYLAND WELCOME CENTERS26C.PRIVATE TRUCK STOPS282
CHAPTER IIIREGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE –GETTING IT ON THE ROAD31A.TITLES31B.FEDERAL HEAVY VEHICLE USE TAX (HVUT)32C.PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATION33D.FEES331. PARTIAL YEAR REGISTRATION332. REGISTERING SINGLE UNIT TRUCKS333. REGISTERING DUMP SERVICE VEHICLES354. REGISTERING TRUCK-TRAILERCOMBINATIONS385. REGISTERING TRACTOR/TRAILERCOMBINATIONS386. REGISTERING FREIGHT TRAILERS387. REGISTERING NON-FREIGHTTRAILERS AND FARM VEHICLES39CHAPTER IVINTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION PLAN (IRP)41CHAPTER VMOTOR CARRIER FUEL USE TAX AND LAWA.INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAXAGREEMENT (IFTA)34646
CHAPTER VIVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION – US DOT NUMBERS –MC NUMBERS & OPERATING AUTHORITY –MARYLAND DOT NUMBERS48A.US DOT NUMBERS48B.MC NUMBERS & OPERATING AUTHORITY48C.MARYLAND DOT NUMBERS49CHAPTER VIIDRIVER LICENSING REQUIREMENTS51A.DRIVER LICENSING – GENERAL ISSUES51B.OBTAINING A DRIVER’S LICENSE52C.COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE (CDL)54D.SPECIAL ENDORSEMENTS FOR CDL’S56E.AGE REQUIREMENTS57CDL INFORMATION CHART58F.HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ENDORSEMENT58G.THE DRIVING TEST60H.QUESTIONS63I.POINT SYSTEM EXPLAINED63J.SUSPENSIONS, REVOCATIONSRESTORTATION OF DRIVING PRIVILEGE654
CHAPTER VIIIINSURANCE CERTIFICATION – REQUIREMENTS67A.FOR CARRIERS OF FLAMMABLES67B.FOR CARRIERS OF PASSENGERS67C.AUTHORITY FROM THE PUBLIC SERVICECOMMISSION (PSC)68CHAPTER IXCOMMERCIAL VEHICLE INFORMATION SYSTEMSAND NETWORKS (CVISN)69A.CURRENT CVISN APPLICATIONS71B.TRANSPONDERS – HOW CAN I PARTICPATEIN THE PROGRAM?71CVISN – THE FUTURE71C.CHAPTER XSAFE OPERATIONS – VEHICLE CONTROL LOAD SECUREMENT – BRAKING SYSTEMS DISABLED VEHICLES72A.VEHICLE CONTROL72B.LOAD SECUREMENT72C.BRAKING SYSTEMS73D.DISABLED VEHICLES745
CHAPTER XIMAXIMUM VEHICLE WIDTH – HEIGHT, LENGTH –LOAD EXTENSIONS – COVERING LOADSA.76MAXIMUM WIDTH – MEASURING - LIMITSEXPLAINED - EXCEPTIONS76B.MAXIMUM HEIGHT77C.LENGTH771. MAXIMUM LENGTH - SINGLE VEHICLES782. MAXIMUM LENGTH – VEHICLECOMBINATIONS793. 48’ to 53’ SEMI-TRAILER EXCEPTIONS/CONDITIONS824. BUMPER HEIGHTS83D.LOAD EXTENSIONS – LIMITS - EXCEPTIONS84E.COVERING LOADS85CHAPTER XIIOVERSIZE/OVERWEIGHT HAULING PERMITS SPECIAL TRAVEL CONDITIONS –RESTRICTIONS87A.LEGAL WEIGHTS87B.OVERSIZE/OVERWEIGHT HAULING PERMITS87C.POSTED HIGHWAY DETOURS89D.ESCORT POLICIES89E.TOLL – TUNNEL – TURNPIKE ANDBRIDGE RESTRICTIONS906
CHAPTER XIIIGROSS WEIGHT FORMULA (BRIDGE FORMULAEXPLAINED) – GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTS AXLES WEIGHTS, ETC.92A.BRIDGE FORMULA92BRIDGE TABLE93EXAMPLES FOR DETERMININGGROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT94C.EXCEPTIONS TO FORMULA AND TABLE B97D.GROSS WEIGHT LIMITATIONS BASED ONTHE NUMBER OF AXLES99B.E.WEIGHT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM100CHAPTER XIVMOVEMENT OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS GENERAL INFORMATION101A.HAZARDOUS MATERIALS101B.SCRAP TIRE HAULERS102C.MOTOR FUEL TRANSPORTERS102CHAPTER XVSPECIAL PROGRAMSA.103DIESEL VEHICLE EMISSIONS CONTROLPROGRAM - TESTING103(1) MARYLAND REGISTERED VEHICLES104(2) FOREIGN REGISTERED VEHICLES1047
B.NOISE ABATEMENT PROGRAM105CHAPTER XVIMARYLAND TRUCK NETWORK SYSTEM OFHIGHWAYS - ACCESS ISSUES106A.108ACCESS TO THE PORT OF BALTIMORECHAPTER XVIIACCIDENT REPORTINGA.B.109TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORTS GENERAL CONDITIONS109HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RELEASE REPORTS REQUIREMENTS111CHAPTER XVIIIMOTOR CARRIER SAFETY PROGRAM112A.OVERALL PROGRAM112B.PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM113CHAPTER XIXFEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS116A.GENERAL ISSUES116B.PART 391 – QUALIFICATION OF DRIVERS117C.PART 392 – DRIVING OF MOTOR VEHICLES119D.PART 393 – PARTS AND ACCESSORIESNECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATIONS120E.PART 395 – HOURS OF SERVICE FORDRIVERS8121
F.G.PART 396 – VEHICLE INSPECTION, REPAIRAND MAINTENANCEPART 397 – TRANSPORTATION OFHAZARDOUS MATERIALS - DRIVING ANDPARKING RULES123125CHAPTER XXALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING REGULATIONS127A.WHO MUST BE TESTED127B.CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES127C.TESTS REQUIRED128D.CONSEQUENCES128E.ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL CARRIERS ANDOWNER-OPERATORS129ADDITIONAL INFORMATION129F.APPENDIXA.GLOSSARY130B.IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS ANDADDRESSES – EMERGENCIES138FREQUENTLY REQUESTEDTELEPHONE NUMBERS140C.9
SAFETY IS GOOD BUSINESS YOU HOLD THE KEY!As an owner, operator and/or driver of aCommercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) you should beconcerned with safety. Your life, as well as thelives of others depends on you assuring that bothyou and your vehicle are in the best operatingcondition possible.A well-maintained vehicle, driven by an alertdriver practicing safe driving techniques reducesthe potential for motor vehicle crashes. Everyyear, vehicle crashes cause injury and death acrossthe U.S. These incidents subject an owner/driverto civil litigation that can be expensive. Failingto obey the law can likewise become expensive inother ways. Traffic tickets can be issued todrivers who fail to obey the law and owners forfailing to maintain their vehicles in safeoperating condition. In the case of a driver,unsafe operation of a vehicle in violation of thelaw can result in fines being assessed. Dependingon the severity of the offense, fines can exceed 1,000.00 and in some cases a penalty ofincarceration can be given.Since your life and the lives of others is aprecious commodity, please: Obey all traffic laws,Practice safe driving techniques,Stay alert,Make sure your vehicle is in top mechanicalcondition, andMake safety your business.10
Maryland encourages you to make safety apriority in your daily operations. So remember,“Safety Is Good Business - You Hold the Key!”CHAPTER IINTRODUCTIONGENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONSThe Maryland Motor Carrier Handbook isintended to provide you with a summary of thefederal and state laws governing truck and busoperations in Maryland. This useful guide can beeasily carried in your backpack, small briefcase,in the cab of a truck, or in the glove box of abus. The material contained herein should not bequoted as the law as it does not replace eitherFederal law or Maryland State law. If afterreviewing the material in the Handbook you havequestions regarding the various laws andregulations, please consult the below listedreference guides/books or contact the agencieslisted in Appendix "C".The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations(FMCSR) deal specifically with the federal CMVsafety regulations pertaining to the movement ofinterstate commerce. Maryland has adopted most ofthe FMCSR, including those sections pertaining tothe movement and control of Hazardous Materials(Haz-Mat), Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL’s),driver’s qualifications, and Hours-of-Service (HOS)and other sections not specifically mentioned here.Additional information on the regulations adoptedby Maryland can be found later in this book. (SeeChapter XIX)If you wish to obtain copies of the FMCSR youcan find them at truck stops across the country, or11
you can contact one of several publishers whoproduce copies of them.The Maryland Motor Carrier Portal is your onestop shop on the Internet for all motor carrier, CMVregistration, and CDL information. The Portalprovides links to all of the enforcement andregulatory agencies involved in motor carrierprocesses in Maryland and it provides you with otherinformation concerning the requirements foroperation in the State. You can access the Portalat the following address:www.marylandtransportation.comAfter accessing the website, click on the “MarylandMotor Carrier Program” (MMCP) caption on the lefthand side of the page. This will enable you toaccess information concerning the MMCP.Additional information can be obtained fromthe Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).MVA produces the Maryland Driver's Handbook,Maryland Commercial Driver's License Manual and theInternational Registration Plan Instructions forApportionment. These publications are availablefrom MVA free of charge. The Maryland Departmentof the Environment's (MDE) "Hazardous Materials,Emergency Response Procedures" is available free ofcharge. (See Appendix “C” for the contactinformation and webpage address for both agencies.)Maryland publishes an official highway/roadmap free of charge for use by the motor carrierindustry which provides an overview of Maryland’sextensive highway system. The “Maryland Trucker’sMap” which provides specific information onapproved truck routes, access provisions forvehicle combinations, rest stops, truck stops,12
etc., is currently undergoing revision with arelease date later in 2005.The Maryland Port Administration (MPA)publishes a free map titled, “Port of Baltimore,Trucker’s Guide,” available by writing the MPA at:Maryland Port Administration2700 Broening HighwayDundalk Marine TerminalIntermodal DepartmentBaltimore, Maryland21222For additional information you can reach theMPA at 1-410-633-1180, Toll-Free 1-800-638-7519, oraccess their webpage at:www.marylandports.comA. TRUCK IDLINGThe Maryland Vehicle Law, Title 22, Subsection402 (c)(3) states, “A motor vehicle may not beallowed to operate for more than 5 consecutiveminutes when the vehicle is not in motion except asfollows:1. When a vehicle is forced to remainmotionless because of traffic conditionsor mechanical difficulties over whichthe operator has no control;2. When it is necessary to operate heatingand cooling or auxiliary equipmentinstalled on the vehicle;3. To bring the vehicle to themanufacturer’s recommended operatingtemperature; or13
4. When it is necessary to accomplish theintended use of the vehicle.”Unnecessary idling wastes fuel and causes moreair pollution. Recognizing there are times whenvehicle idling is not necessary, please do yourpart to assist Maryland in reducing vehicleemissions and the release of harmful airpollutants.B.USEFUL WEB PAGE ADDRESSES FOR AGENCIES1.Maryland Department of land State Police (MSP)www.mdsp.org3.Maryland Comptrollerwww.comp.state.md.us4.Maryland Department of the Environmentwww.mde.state.md.us5.Maryland Motor Vehicle Administrationwww.marylandmva.com6.Maryland Port Administration7.Maryland Public Service 8.Maryland State Highway Administration14
www.marylandroads.com9.Maryland Transportation Authoritywww.mdta.state.md.us10. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrationwww.fmcsa.dot.govC. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - (FAQ’s)Questions are fielded on a daily basis byMaryland agencies that are tasked with regulatingCommercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) movement in thestate. Therefore, for your convenience we haveplaced a list of most frequently-asked-questions(FAQ's) in this section for review.1.What is a Commercial Vehicle?A. There are two federal definitions for a“Commercial Motor Vehicle” (CMV) which determinehow many of the Federal Motor Carrier SafetyRegulations (FMCSR) will apply to you and yourvehicle. The following vehicles/combinations usedin business or commerce are subject to all of theFMCSR found in Parts 390 through 399, PLUS drugtesting requirements in Part 382 and CommercialDriver’s License (CDL) requirements in Part 383:1. Over 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle WeightRating (GVWR),2. In combination with a trailer where the GrossCombination Weight Rating (GCWR) exceeds26,000 pounds and the weight of the trailerexceeds 10,000 pounds,3. Designed and used to transport more than 15passengers, including the driver,4. Transporting a placardable amount ofHazardous Materials (Haz-Mat).Smaller CMV’s and combinations subject toParts 390 through 399 are defined as:15
1. Vehicles or vehicle combinations exceeding10,001 pounds GVWR (i.e. a pickup truckpulling a trailer),2. A vehicle used to transport 9-15 passengers,3. A vehicle transporting placardable amounts ofHaz-Mat.[For vehicles that transport 9-15 passengers,only some of the regulations apply.] Drug testingand CDL regulations apply to any vehicletransporting a placardable amount of Haz-Mat.For additional information please call theState Highway Administration’s Motor CarrierDivision at 410-582-5734, or Toll-Free (withinMaryland only) 1-800-543-4564.2.Who is a Motor Carrier?A. A Motor Carrier can be someone who is eitherfor hire or conducts business as a private motorcarrier. A Motor Carrier includes motor carrieragents, officers and representatives, employeesresponsible for hiring, supervising, training,assigning, or dispatching of drivers and employeesthat perform duties dealing with the installation,inspection, and maintenance of CMV equipment and/oraccessories.3.When dealing with “Commerce” what is thedifference between “Interstate” and“Intrastate?”A. Both federal and state law can apply dependingon what type of operation you run. Interstatetransport is moving property from one state to orthrough another (Washington, D.C. is considered astate). Property that has its origin ordestination outside of the state and is beingpicked up or delivered locally may be consideredinterstate cargo. The most common examples of thiswould be pier freight, air freight, U.S. Mail, andsome distribution warehouse freight. Shipmentstransported entirely within the state, with noorigin or destination outside of the state’sborders is considered intrastate.16
For additional information, please call theSHA Motor Carrier Division at 410-582-5734 or theMaryland State Police Commercial VehicleEnforcement Division (MSP/CVED) at 410-694-6100.4.I am thinking about buying a truck; what do Ineed?A. There are a great many things you need to beconcerned with in this instance. We recommend youreview the Handbook to determine what may apply toyour operation. If you still have questions calleither the SHA Motor Carrier Division or theMSP/CVED at the telephone numbers contained inAppendix “C”.5.If I’m driving a CMV and get low on theavailable number of driving hours or am tiredand need to stop, are there places in Marylandwhere I can stop and obtain rest?A. Maryland has many locations you may use to parkto obtain rest. Information on these sites islocated in Chapter II.6.How much weight can I register my truck for?A. There are several things you need to know.First, what is the manufacturer's Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) for your vehicle? In manycases, this rating can be found on a door plate, orsticker located on the driver’s door pillar of yourvehicle. Next, if you are going to pull a traileror other vehicle behind the truck, you need to beconcerned with the manufacturer's Gross CombinationWeight Rating (GCWR) for your truck. This likewisecan be located on the driver’s door pillar. If theGVWR and GCWR do not appear on the door plate, it17
is suggested you contact the dealer where youpurchased your vehicle or vehicle manufacturer.Registering your vehicle for a weight over the GVWRor GCWR is not recommended.If you have additional questions please call eitherthe SHA Motor Carrier Division or the MSP/CVED (Seetelephone numbers in Appendix “C”)7.What does the term IRP mean?A. The term IRP, stands for the InternationalRegistration Plan. If you wish to travel in otherstates, the District of Columbia, or Canadianprovinces, you will be required to obtainapportioned registration (in other words IRPauthority to operate in those states/provinces) incertain circumstances. IRP (apportionedregistration) is based on the number of miles youanticipate traveling in that jurisdiction and thenumber of axles on your vehicle and the weight ofthe vehicle and/or combination. For more details,refer to Chapter IV in the Handbook. If you haveadditional questions, please call MVA at 410-7872971 (Baltimore and local area only), or Toll-Free1-800-248-4160 (in Maryland only), or if you arecalling from outside of Maryland, 301-729-4550.8.I only go through your state twice a year.I still need to obtain IPR registration?DoA. If you ordinarily would be required to obtainIRP registration under other circumstances then inthis case you would be required to obtain atemporary IRP Trip Permit from MVA which is validfor a period of 72 hours.9.A.10.Is Maryland a single-state registration state?No.Maryland participates in the IRP.What does the term IFTA stand for?18
A. The term IFTA stands for the International FuelTax Agreement pertaining to fuel tax permits. Youmay be required to obtain IFTA decals for yourvehicle under certain circumstances based on: The number of axles on your vehicle,The gross vehicle weight, andWhere you travel (i.e. other states,District of Columbia, Canadian provinces).To obtain more information read Chapter V inthe Handbook. If you have additional questions,please call the Motor Fuel Tax Division,Comptroller of Maryland:410-260-72151-888-784-0142 (Toll Free in Maryland)11.I own a Commercial Motor Vehicle.any markings on it?Do I needA. Depending on what you haul and where you traveldetermines what type of markings you are requiredto display on your vehicle. For more informationplease refer to Chapter VI in this Handbook. Ifyou have additional questions, call the SHA MotorCarrier Division at 410-582-5734, or Toll Free1-800-543-4564.12.Do I need any type of permit to travel inMaryland?A. If you are an interstate carrier, you will needto obtain a US DOT Number for your vehicle. A USDOT Number can be obtained free of charge bycontacting the Federal Motor Carrier SafetyAdministration (FMCSA). You can also apply on-lineat their website: www.fmcsa.dot.govIf you are a For-Hire carrier operating interstate,in addition to displaying the US DOT Number youwill be required to obtain an MC Number which will19
give you operating authority. The MC Number may beobtained from FMCSA for a fee and you can apply online for this at their website: www.fmcsa.dot.govIf you operate only intrastate (in Maryland only)and do not haul interstate cargo, you will need toobtain a Maryland US DOT Number which can beobtained free of charge. For additionalinformation, refer to Chapter VI in this handbook.If you still have questions, call the SHA MotorCarrier Division at 410-582-5734, or Toll-Free1-800-543-4564.13. When do I need a Commercial Driver’s License?(CDL)A. You are required to possess a CDL when you aredriving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) that fitsthe criteria as specified in The Maryland VehicleLaw. See Chapter VII in this Handbook for anexplanation of what a CMV is and the class ofdriver's license that will be required before youdrive a particular CMV. To be allowed to operatesome types of vehicle combinations or carry certaincargo you may be required to obtain an endorsementon your CDL.14. What is a DOT physical?one done?When do I have to haveA. A DOT physical is performed by a physician whocertifies that you are medically qualified to drivea Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) over 10,001 poundsin interstate or intrastate operation. Therefore,if you operate a CMV or CMV combination that isover 10,001 pounds either intrastate or interstateyou must have the original or photo-static copy ofthis certification in your possession. To bevalid, a DOT physical must be performed at leastevery two years from the date of your last DOTphysical.Should you have questions concerning this issue,please call the SHA Motor Carrier Division at410-582-5734, or Toll-Free 1-800-543-4564.20
15.I drive a vehicle and haul HazardousMaterials (Haz-Mat), do I need permits to movethis type of freight?A. This depends on what type of Haz-Mat cargo youare hauling. In some instances, you are requiredto possess a permit from either the Federal MotorCarrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) or theMaryland Department of the Environment (MDE) orboth. To determine if you are required to obtain apermit from either department, for FMCSA call1-410-962-2889, and for MDE call 1-410-537-3400.16. I have a motor home that has a propane tankmounted outside the vehicle. Is my travelrestricted in Maryland?A. Normally for either one or two small tanks (10pound capacity or less) mounted on either a motorhome, or recreational vehicle, travel is notrestricted on Maryland highways unless prohibitedby posted traffic signs. There are restrictionsfor vehicles carrying multiple tanks larger thanthe size mentioned. For vehicles carrying multiplelarge propane tanks, travel is prohibited in theBaltimore Harbor Tunnel (I-895) and the Ft. McHenryTunnel (I-95) in Baltimore. For more informationregarding the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel, or Ft.McHenry Tunnel, please contact the MarylandTransportation Authority at 410-537-1200, orcontact them at their website at:www.mdta.state.md.us17.How long and wide can my motor home be inMaryland? Is my travel restricted anywhere inMaryland?A. Your motor home can be 102” wide and may notexceed 40’ in length*. Travel is allowed onInterstate highways or State primary system.Additional travel restrictions apply. Foradditional information, please call the SHA MotorCarrier Division at 410-582-5734, or Toll-Free21
1-800-543-4564.*Effective October 1, 2005, the maximum length fora motor home will be 45’. Please refer to ChapterXI in the Handbook for additional information.18.I have a truck and/or truck-tractor/trailerand will be hauling bulldozers and other largevehicles that are wider than my vehicle.Do I need to obtain any type of permit tomove them? If so, where do I obtain anOversize/Overweight Hauling Permit? How widecan I be before I have to obtain a permit?How high can the load be before I obtain apermit?A. To obtain information pertaining to the legalsize and weight of your vehicle, please call theState Highway Administration's Hauling Permits Unitat 410-582-5727, or Toll-Free within Maryland1-800-543-4564.19.What is the legal maximum height a vehiclecan be? What is the legal maximum width avehicle can be? What is the legal maximumlength a vehicle and/or vehicles can be?A. For additional information, consult Chapter XI,in this Handbook.21.I have a truck and will be pulling a trailer.How long can the combination of vehicles be?A. A combination of vehicles consisting of a powerunit that is a cargo carrying vehicle can be 62’ inlength.22
22.How many hours can I drive a truck and/orbus? Am I required to keep a record of mydriving hours?A. Different situations apply here. ConsultChapter XIX in this Handbook for more details. TheFederal regulations for driver’s Hours of Serviceare currently under revision at the time of thisprinting. To obtain information concerning theproposed changes, please access the Federal MotorCarrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) website at:www.fmcsa.dot.gov or call the SHA Motor CarrierDivision at 410-582-5734, or Toll-Free 1-800-5434564.23.I am a farmer, am I exempt from any of thelaws dealing with Commercial Motor Vehicles(CMV’s)?A. You may be exempt from certain portions ofMaryland law and/or Federal law. Please calleither the State Highway Administration MotorCarrier Division at 410-582-5734 orToll-Free 1-800-543-4564, or FMCSA at 410-962-2889.24.I have a truck and pull a trailer behind it.The total weight of both vehicles is 10,500pounds. Do I have to pull into the WeighStations in Maryland?A. Yes. Traffic control signs are posted prior toall Weigh Stations in Maryland indicating allvehicles over 5 T (Tons) must enter the WeighStation. Five Tons is equivalent to 10,000 pounds.Therefore if the total weight of both vehicles isover 10,000 pounds, you are required by law toenter the weigh station.25.I have heard about a Preventive Maintenance(PM) Program. What is it?A. The PM Program requires the owners of certainvehicles registered in Maryland over 10,000 poundsgross vehicle weight rating, gross vehicle weight,23
or operating weight to perform vehicle inspectionson that particular vehicle at specific intervals.These intervals are based on mileage and/or timeframes. Refer to Chapter XVIII contained in thisHandbook for more details.26.What is the “Diesel Vehicle EmissionsControl Program”? Does it pertain to me?A.The Diesel Vehicle Emissions Control Programis designed to assure diesel powered vehicles overa specific weight are not emitting harmfulemissions. For more information, call the MarylandState Police Commercial Vehicle EnforcementDivision (MSP/CVED) at 410-694-6100.27.What is the “Noise Abatement Program”?it apply to me?DoesA. The Noise Abatement Program is designed toreduce noise pollution pertaining to large trucksand buses. For more information on this program,call the MSP/CVED at 410-694-6100.28.What does the term Gross Vehicle WeightRating(GVWR) mean, and how is it applied?A. The term “GVWR” is a weight rating that isapplied to a specific vehicle by the manufacturerindicating the maximum safe operating weight. Thisincludes the weight of the vehicle and any loadcarried.29.What does the term Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)mean? How is it applied?A. The term “GVW” as defined in The MarylandVehicle Law, means the weight of the vehicle andany load. The GVW is determined several ways. Formore information refer to all of Chapter XIII whichprovides information on the Bridge Formula and GVW.24
CHAPTER IITRUCK PARKING - – TRUCK WEIGH &INSPECTION STATIONS – WELCOME CENTERS- PRIVATE TRUCK STOPSA. TRUCK WEIGH AND INSPECTION STATIONS (TWIS)Truck parking is permitted at Truck Weigh andInspection Stations (TWIS) when these facilities areclosed. Inspections will not be performed on trucksalready parked at weigh facilities during thesetimes. The following TWIS allow truck parking whenthey are closed:1.Eastbound I-68, Finzel TWISNumber of spaces:2.Westbound I-70, West Friendship TWISNumber of spaces:3.18Eastbound I-70, New Market TWISNumber of spaces:4.1215Northbound I-95, Perryville TWISNumber of spaces:2559
5.Southbound I-95, Perryville TWISNumber of spaces:6.Northbound I-270, Hyattstown TWISNumber of spaces:7.5212Southbound I-270, Hyattstown TWISNumber of spaces:12Additional parking is available at the followingTruck Weigh and Inspection pull-off sites when theyare closed: US 50 @ Vienna (Wicomico County)Number of spaces: 12I-95/495 Park & RideNumber of spaces:11B. MARYLAND WELCOME CENTERSThe following official Maryland Welcome Centers havea limited number of available spaces for drivers topark and obtain rest. These locations are asfollows:1.Eastbound I-68 at YoughioghenyNumber of available spaces:2.Eastbound I-70 between Exits 35 & 42Number of available spaces:3.17Westbound I-70 between Exits 42 & 35Number of available spaces:4.12Southbound US 15 south of thePennsylvania State Line2615
Number of available spaces:5.15Southbound I-95 near Laurel betweenExits 38 & 35Number of available spaces:6.19Northbound I-95 near Laurel betweenExits 35 & 38Number of available spaces:7.8.9.21I-95 near Aberdeen (HarfordCounty) - Maryland HouseNorthbound number ofspaces available:30Southbound number ofspaces available:20I-95 near North East (CecilCounty) Chesapeake HouseNorthbound number ofspaces available:47Southbound number ofspaces available:49Northbound US 13 at Virginia StateLine (Somerset County)Number of spaces available:1010. US 301 near Centreville (QueenAnne’s County) Bay CountryNumber of spaces available: 15The following location is for truck parking only andis not a welcome center.27
Eastbound I-70 east of the New Market TWISNumber of available spaces:9**Note – There are no services at this location.C.PRIVATE TRUCK STOPSTruck parking is available for use at privatetruck stops across Maryland. Should you have anyquestions regarding conditions on parking at a truckstop, please call the telephone numbers listed forthose locations.COUNTYAnne ArundelNAME/LOCATIONNew Transit Truck StopVeteran’s Highway, Exit #11 offI-97, Millersville, MD.Telephone 1-410-987-1444Number of parking spaces: 50Baltimore CityTravel Centers of America RoadwayIn Md. O’Donnell Street, Exit#57 off I-95, Baltimore, MD.Telephone 1-410-633-4611Number of parking spaces:250CecilFlying “J” Truck Stop,Center Drive, Exit #100 off I-95,North East, MD.Telephone 1-410-287-7110Number of parking spaces:156Petro Stopping Center,Bell Hill Road, Exit #109Aoff I-95,28
Elkton, MD.Telephone 1-410-392-3060Number of parking spaces:218Pilot Travel Center,Heather Lane,Exit #93 off I-95,Perryville, MD.Telephone 1-410-642-2883Number of parking spaces: 63CecilTravel Centers
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Maryland State 4-H Volunteer Handbook . 5. Who Delivers 4-H? 4-H is delivered by Cooperative Extension—a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation. In Maryland, the 4-H program is delivered through University of Maryland Extension (UME). UME is a department within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources,
Registration requires certifying your Maryland business name and its Maryland registered agent name and address, for in-state operations in Maryland. Qualification is required for intrastate business operations, (business between Maryland and other states) with a brief description of your business plans.
Standards were developed by the Maryland Department of Education to align to the K-12 Common Core standards that were adopted in 2010. The Maryland Early Learning Standards document includes the prekindergarten to grade 2 portion of the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards. In 2003, to help providers navigate the different standards, the Maryland Department of Education created a .
Nutrition and Food Science [CODE] SPECIMEN PAPER Assessment Unit A2 1 assessing. 21 Option A: Food Security and Sustainability or Option B: Food Safety and Quality. 22 Option A: Food Security and Sustainability Quality of written communication will be assessed in all questions. Section A Answer the one question in this section. 1 (a) Outline the arguments that could be used to convince .
