Intrastate: Maximum driver hours for intrastate commerce (within California) have not changed. For details, go to: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - Hours of Service Regulations or go to: Code of Federal Regulations. Interstate: Maximum driver hours for property-carrying drivers involved with interstate commerce (that crosses state lines) have changed as of August 2005, to take effect October 1, 2005. Most drivers of commercial vehicles are required to maintain a log book to record their hours of service.

Liquids In Collapsible Containersįor questions regarding load securement, you may also contact the California Highway Patrol (CHP) at (916) 843-3400. State: Several of the California Code of Regulations regarding load securement are still current. Load Securementįederal: California complies with the load securement requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Parts 393.100 to 393.136.

Part 392.5 - 'Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles - Alcohol Prohibition'įor more information about alcohol and drug testing, you may contact the Commercial Vehicle Section of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) at (916) 843-3400.

Part 382 - 'Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing'.

Part 40 - 'Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing Programs'.Applicable Laws:Ĭalifornia: CVC, Section 34520 requires both intrastate and interstate motor carriers to comply with the federal regulations.įederal: The Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49: The employer of the driver is responsible for conducting a 'controlled substances and alcohol testing' (CSAT) program that includes pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, and reasonable suspicion testing. Drivers operating vehicles which require a commercial driver's license (class A, class B, or a class C with a hazardous materials endorsement) are required to be tested for alcohol and controlled substances according to the federal regulations.

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