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Who needs a CDL?
There are three classes of commercial license, A, B, and C. However, no one can apply for these licenses until they satisfy all requirements for a basic Class D automobile license.
Class A
* tractor trailers
* any truck and trailer with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, provided the GVWR of the vehicle being towed is more than 10,000 pounds.
* vehicles in B, C and D categories, provided the driver has qualified for the proper extra endorsements
Class B
* any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds
* a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds towing a trailer with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 10,000 pounds·
* a bus with gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver
* vehicles in the class C and D categories, provided the driver has qualified for the proper extra endorsements
Class C
* any vehicle with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds used and placarded to transport hazardous material·
* any bus, including school buses, designed to carry 16 or more passengers, including the driver, and with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds and school vehicles designed for 15 or less passengers, including the driver
* any bus or other vehicle designed to transport 8 to 15 passengers, including the driver, which is used for hire
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Who are exempt?
Commercial Driver Exemptions: Taxi drivers, ridesharing van drivers, firefighters, operators of rescue or first aid squad vehicles, farmers hauling their own products and equipment within 150 miles of their farms, non-civilian operators of military equipment and operators of construction equipment not designed for operation on public roads are exempt and need not apply for a commercial driver license. Operators of recreational vehicles are also exempt, provided the vehicle is being operated only for personal use.
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What are the CDL Endorsement Descriptions?
Most commercial drivers will need to obtain at least one special endorsement.
- Code T = Double and Triple Trailer
- Code P = Passenger
- Code N = Tank Vehicle
- Code H = Hazardous Materials
- Code L = Airbrakes
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What are the CDL Restrictions?
Numbered restrictions, such as corrective lenses 1 are noted on all noncommercial and commercial licenses. An example of a special restriction on a commercial license is L for air brakes. This means you cannot operate vehicles equipped with air brakes.
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What Are The Federal Requirements for Hazardous Material Endorsement Applicants: Initial and Transfer?
On May 5, 2003, the Federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published new regulations under The USA PATRIOT ACT that apply to state authorities issuing CDLs.
The new requirements became effective on November 3, 2003 and apply to you if you are applying for a (CDL) with hazardous material endorsement (HME) or if you are transferring your CDL with HME to New Jersey.
As of September 2, 2003, a person who meets the established standards for federal threat assessment standards is prohibited from holding a CDL with a HME. The federal threat assessment standards require that any driver who has been convicted or found not guilty by reason of insanity (by a military or civilian court) in the past seven years of a disqualifying felony (listed below), or was released from prison in the past five years, or is wanted or under indict for committing any disqualifying felony, or has been found mentally incompetent will not be permitted to obtain, retain, transfer or renew the HME for their CDL. |
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What are Disqualifying Felonies?
- Violent acts against others including murder, rape, kidnapping, sexual assault, and robbery
- Identity theft, fraud and/or bribery
- Immigration violations, smuggling and/or violations of the RICO act
- Distribution of, intent to distribute, possession or importation of a controlled dangerous substance
- Conspiracy to commit any of these crimes
Additionally, the new federal threat assessment standards require that a driver also be disqualified from holding a HME if he or she was ever convicted or found not guilty by reason of insanity of any of the following crimes:
- Use of weapons of mass destruction
- Terrorism (including general acts of terrorism and/or giving financial assistance to a terrorist)
- Crimes involving a severe transportation security incident
- Unlawful use, possession, sale, distribution or manufacturing of an explosive device
- Improper transportation of hazardous materials
- Espionage, sedition, treason or arson
- Conspiracy or attempt to commit any of these crimes
Currently, persons meeting the threat assessment standards are not disqualified from obtaining, retaining, transferring or renewing their CDL or applying for other endorsements. If, however, you meet any of the federal threat assessment standards as explained above, do not apply for a hazardous material endorsement.
Please note that the Commission cannot make determinations regarding qualification or disqualification for HME. By law, the TSA must make all HME licensing determinations. If you are uncertain about these requirements or have any general questions about the Patriot Act rule, please contact the Transportation Security Administration's Web Site at: patriotact@dhs.gov. Individuals with questions about the Waiver/Appeals process should contact TSA at: hazmatwaiver@dhs.gov. Waiver requests and appeals should
be sent by Federal Express only to the following address:
TSA Headquarters
Attn: John Berry
Hazmat Waiver/Appeals Process
Credentialing Program Office
601 South 12 th Street
Arlington, VA 22202
Federal requirements include penalties for drivers meeting the threat assessment standards that knowingly apply for and hold an HME or intentionally provide inaccurate information. The penalties may include imprisonment for up to five years, a fine of up to $250,000, or both.
In the near future, the Commission will begin fingerprinting initial applicants, transfers and those renewing a HME. The TSA will use these fingerprints and other background checks to discern whether an applicant is disqualified from holding an HME.
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Commercial Driver Manual
For more information on commercial motor vehicle licensing, visit any agency or regional service center and pick up a copy of the New Jersey Commercial Driver Manual. All CDL tests are based on information contained in the manual.
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If my vehicle has air brakes and doesn't weight over 26,000 lbs., do I need a CDL?
There seems to be some confusion over the need for a commercial driver's license (CDL), when operating a vehicle equipped with air brakes. A CDL is not required when the manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for the vehicle is 26,000 pounds or less, unless the vehicle is placarded to carry hazardous materials. A CDL is required if the vehicle's GVWR is over 26,000 pounds. If a CDL has an "L" restriction, the holder of the license is not allowed to operate a vehicle equipped with air brakes if the GVWR is over 26,000, but may operate such a vehicle with a lower weight rating.
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Can I get a CDL if I have a D.U.I.?
Yes, with the exception of a passenger endorsement. You can still apply, but if you are within three years of D.U.I., you may be rejected.
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Is the test given in Spanish?
Yes, a Spanish CDL Manual is also available. |
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What is an established place of business?
"Established Place of Business" means a physical structure owned, leased or rented by the fleet registrant. The physical structure shall be designated by a street number or road location, be open during normal business hours, and have located within it:
* a telephone or telephones publicly listed in the name of the fleet registrant.
* a person or persons conducting the fleet registrant's business, and
* the operational records of the fleet (unless such records can be made available in accordance with the provisions of Section 1602). |
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Who Needs IFTA?
Any motor carrier based in New Jersey and operating one (1) or more qualified vehicles in at least one other IFTA member jurisdiction must file an IFTA application in New Jersey. If a carrier qualified as an IFTA licensee but does not wish to participate in the IFTA program, trip permits must be obtained to travel through member jurisdictions in accordance with the regulations of each member jurisdiction.
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What does Base Jurisdiction mean?
Base Jurisdiction, establishes the jurisdiction to which a carrier will license, obtain decals and make fuel tax payments. Your base jurisdiction will then distribute the appropriate amounts of tax owed to each IFTA jurisdiction for you. New Jersey may be your base jurisdiction if:
* Your vehicle(s) is registered in New Jersey
* Your vehicle's records are maintained or can be made available in N. J., and at least one of your vehicles travels within N. J.
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What is a Qualified Motor Vehicle?
Qualified Motor Vehicles are defined as motor vehicles used, designed or maintained to transport people or property and that:
* Have two axles and a gross weight or registered gross vehicle weight exceeding 26,000 pounds, or 11,797 kilograms; or
* have three or more axles, regardless of weight; or
* are used in combination when such combination exceeds a gross vehicle weight or registered gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or 11,797 kilograms.
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When do I renew and how much does it cost?
IFTA licenses are renewed and decals are issued annually. The decals cost $10 per set.
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What is the International Registration Plan (IRP)
International Registration Plan is a cooperative agreement for registering vehicles that travel interstate.
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How does IRP work?
Under the IRP, interstate carriers must file an application(s) with the jurisdiction in which they are based. The base jurisdiction issues registration credentials for each vehicle. Roadside enforcement uses these credentials to verify and validate registration. The apportioned plates, stickers and cab card are registration credentials you need to operate on an interstate and intrastate basis in member jurisdictions. Registration fees are calculated according to each jurisdiction's specific registration fee schedules.
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Do I need an IRP (apportioned) vehicle registration?
"Apportioned Vehicle" means any vehicle, except recreational vehicles, vehicles displaying restricted plates, buses used in transportation of chartered parties, and Government-owned vehicles, used or intended for use in two or more member jurisdictions that allocate or proportionally register vehicles and is used for the transportation of persons for hire or designed, used or maintained primarily for the transportation of property and:
* Is a power unit having two axles and a gross vehicle weight or registered gross vehicle weight in excess of 26,000 pounds; or
* Is a power unit having three or more axles, regardless of weight; or
* Is used in combination, when the weight of such combination exceeds 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
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How can I obtain an IRP (apportioned) vehicle registration application?
IRP (apportioned) vehicle registration applications are available for download in a PDF format (Adobe Acrobat Reader required). These forms must be printed and returned by mail. The can be filled out on the computer prior to printing or printed first and then completed. Forms should then be mailed to :
Motor Vehicle Commission
Motor Carriers Unit, IRP Section
225 East State Street
P.O. Box 178
Trenton, NJ 08666-0178
Applications can also be obtained at a Regional Service Center or by calling the Motor Carriers Unit, IRP Section at (609) 633-9399 and requesting an IRP information packet. The information package contains: an IRP Carrier guide/manual, Schedule A/C, Schedule B, an estimated mileage chart, and a IRP Registration Certification form.
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Can I obtain apportioned registration credentials at my local motor vehicle agency?
Apportioned registrations may only be obtained at the Trenton DMV Headquarters. However, applications are available at all regional service centers located in Trenton, Eatontown, Deptford and Wayne (Rt.23)
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What is a base jurisdiction?
"Base Jurisdiction" means, for purposes of fleet registration, the jurisdiction where the registrant has an established place of business, where mileage is accrued by the fleet and where operational records of such fleet are maintained or can be made available in accordance with the provisions of Section 1602 of the IRP Guidelines. |
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What does an apportioned registration not do?
* Waive or exempt a truck operator from obtaining operating authority from any State/Province in which the apportioned vehicle travels (either inter or intra); or
* Waive or replace the requirements of the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA); or
* Waive or exempt the payment or reporting of other taxes (income tax, sales tax, etc.); or
* Allow registrants to exceed the maximum length, width, height or axle limitations; or
* Waive or exempt the payment or reporting of the Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (Form 2290); or
* Exempt a carrier from filing the necessary proof of liability coverage in each State/Province where required.
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What vehicles are exempt from obtaining apportioned registrations?
The IRP exempts the following vehicles from IRP registration. However, the display of a base jurisdiction standard applicable registration plate may still be required.
* Vehicles operating under separate reciprocity agreements that the IRP has not superseded; or
* Recreational vehicles used for personal pleasure or travel by an individual or family; or
* Commercial vehicles displaying restrictive plates; or
* Trailers
* School Buses
* Buses used strictly as charters |
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Can apportioned license plates be personalized?
No, they can not be personalized.
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Who needs a medical card?
Every truck driver who operates:
An interstate vehicle over 10,000 lbs. GVWR or RGW.
An intrastate vehicle over 26,000 lbs. GVWR or RGW. |
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What else is required if you need a medical card?
Compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) whether you operate intrastate or interstate, which include:
- Driver Qualification File for each driver (49 CFR §391)
- Random and periodic drug and alcohol testing for CDL drivers. (49 CFR §382)
- Driver logbooks for drivers who travel more than 100 air miles from base terminal. (49 CFR § 395)
- Daily inspection reports. (49 CFR § 396)
- Interstate carriers must have a USDOT number (49 CFR § 390)
- Intrastate vehicles over 26,000 lbs. GVWR or RGW must have a FHWA annual inspection. (49 CFR § 396)
Plus much more as explained in the FMCSR. |
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What else is required if you need a medical card?
Compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) whether you operate intrastate or interstate, which include:
Driver Qualification File for each driver
Random and periodic drug and alcohol testing for CDL drivers.
Driver logbooks for drivers who travel more than 100 air miles from base terminal.
Daily inspection reports.
Interstate carriers must have a USDOT number - call 800-832-5660.
Intrastate vehicles over 26,000 lbs. GVWR or RGW must have a FHWA annual inspection.
Plus much more as explained in the FMCSR.
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What are the new Hours of Service Regulations?
The hours of service rules apply to all motor carriers and drivers, with exceptions found in paragraphs (b) through (o) of Section 395.1.
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Property-Carrying Operations?
11-hour rule - Drivers are allowed to drive for eleven hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty.
14-hour rule - A motor carrier cannot permit or require a driver to drive after the 14th hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty, except when complying with section 395.1(o).
16-hour Exception - A property-carrying CMV driver may extend the 14-hour on-duty period by 2 additional hours once every 7 days if they:
* Have been released from duty at their normal work reporting location for the previous 5 duty tours;
* Are released from duty at their normal work reporting location within 16 hours after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty; and
* Have not taken this exemption within the previous 6 consecutive days, except following a 34-hour restart of a 7/8-day period.
60 and 70-hour rules - A motor carrier must not permit or require a driver to drive after a total of:
* 60 hours on duty in 7 consecutive days (carrier does not operate CMVs every day of the week), OR
* 70 hours on duty in 8 consecutive days (carrier operates CMVs every day of the week), AND
* An off duty period of 34 or more consecutive hours may restart a driver's 7 or 8 consecutive day period as long as the driver has not exceeded 60 or 70-hours on duty.
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Passenger-Carrying Operations?
10-hour rule - Drivers are allowed to drive for 10 hours following 8 consecutive hours off duty.
15-hour rule - A motor carrier cannot permit or require a driver to drive after 15 hours are spent on duty following 8 consecutive hours off duty.
60 and 70-hour rules - A motor carrier must not permit or require a driver to drive after a total of:
* 60 hours on duty in 7 consecutive days (carrier does not operate CMVs every day of the week), or
* 70 hours on duty in 8 consecutive days (carrier operates CMVs every day of the week).
Note: If a property or passenger-carrying driver works more than one job of any kind, that time must also be included as On Duty Time.
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Driver's Record of Duty Status
Every driver shall prepare a record of duty status (Driver's daily log) in his/her own handwriting for each 24-hour period, unless operating under the 100 air-mile radius exemption. Failure to complete or retain the log, or knowingly falsifying logs or other reports, makes the driver and/or carrier liable to prosecution.
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100 Air-Mile Radius Exemption
A driver is exempt from maintaining the driver's daily log requirements of Section 395.8 if all of the following are true:
- The driver operates within a 100 air-mile radius of the normal work reporting location.
- The driver returns to the work reporting location and is released from work within 12 consecutive hours.
- Each 12 hours on duty are separated by at least:
- 10 consecutive hours off duty for property-carrying drivers, or
- 8 consecutive hours off duty for passenger-carrying drivers.
- The driver does not exceed a maximum of:
- 11 hours driving time following 10 consecutive hours off duty for property-carrying drivers, or
- 10 hours driving time following 8 consecutive hours off duty for passenger-carrying drivers.
- The motor carrier that employs the driver maintains and retains for a period of six months accurate and true time records that show:
- The time the driver reports for duty each day;
- The total number of hours the driver is on duty each day;
- The time the driver is released from duty each day; and
- The total time for the preceding 7 days for first-time or intermittent drivers.
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Submitting/Retaining Duty Status Log
The driver must submit the original log sheet to the employing carrier within 13 days after completion. When a motor carrier uses a driver initially or intermittently, that carrier must obtain from him/her a signed statement giving the total time on duty during the immediately preceding 7 days and the time at which he/she was last relieved of duty. Records of duty status must be maintained, with all supporting documents, for a minimum of six months.
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Automatic On-Board Recording Devices
Alternatively, motor carriers may require a driver to use an automatic on-board recording device to record duty status. The driver must still have in his/her possession records of duty status in automated or written form, for the previous seven consecutive days. All hard copies of the driver's records of duty status must be signed by the driver.
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Are motor carriers required to carry insurance identification cards?
Certain vehicles are exempt from the requirement to exhibit acceptable proof of insurance when asked to do so. Those exempted are:
1. Commercial vehicles regulated by the US DOT.
2. Vehicles regulated by the New Jersey Department of Public Utilities.
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Who needs an insurance identification cards:
Certain vehicles are exempt from the requirement to exhibit acceptable proof of insurance when asked to do so. Those exempt are:
Commercial vehicles regulated by the USDOT.
Vehicles regulated by the N. J. Department of Public Utilities.
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Who must be tested?
Drivers required to have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) are subject to the controlled substance and alcohol testing rules. This requirement extends to those drivers currently covered by the rule, including interstate and intrastate truck and motor coach operations.
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What types of testing are required?
Pre-employment: No employer shall allow a driver to perform a safety sensitive function until they have received the negative controlled substance test result.
Post-Accident: As soon as practicable following an accident involving a commercial motor vehicle operating on a public road in commerce, each employer shall test for alcohol and controlled substances each surviving driver: Who was performing safety-sensitive functions with respect to the vehicle, if the accident involved the loss of human life; or Who receives a citation under State or local law for a moving traffic violation arising from the accident, if the accident involved: Bodily injury to any person who, as a result of the injury, immediately receives medical treatment away from the scene of the accident; or One or more motor vehicles incurring disabling damage as a result of the accident, requiring the motor vehicle to be transported away from the scene by a tow truck or other motor vehicle.
Random: Companies are to randomly test drivers at a minimum annual percentage rate of 10% of the number of drivers for alcohol testing, and 50% for controlled substances testing. The random alcohol test must be performed immediately prior, during or immediately after a driver is about to, or has performed a safety sensitive function as defined in Section 382.107. All drivers must have an equal chance of being selected.
Reasonable Suspicion: An employer shall require a driver to submit to an alcohol and/or controlled substance test when the employer has reasonable suspicion to believe that the driver has violated the prohibitions concerning alcohol and/or controlled substances. The employer's determination that reasonable suspicion exists to require the driver to undergo an alcohol and/or controlled substances test must be based on specific, contemporaneous, articulable observations concerning the appearance, behavior, speech or body odors of the driver. The required observations shall be made by a supervisor or company official who is trained in accordance with 382.603.
Return-to-Duty: Each employer shall ensure that before a driver returns to duty requiring the performance of a safety-sensitive function after engaging in conduct prohibited by subpart B of this part concerning alcohol or controlled substances, the driver shall undergo a return-to-duty alcohol test with a result indicating an alcohol concentration of less than 0.02 and/or the driver shall undergo a return-to-duty controlled substances test with a result indicating a verified negative result for controlled substances use.
Follow-up: The Substance Abuse Professional will establish a follow-up testing plan. The employer must ensure that the follow-up testing plan is carried out. A minimum of six tests must be conducted in the first 12 months, and the driver may be subject to this test for a maximum of 60 months. |
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What is the New Jersey heavy duty diesel emission program?
The heavy duty diesel emission program is one of New Jersey's initiatives for healthier air. It identifies trucks with excessive smoke emissions and encourages the proper repair and maintenance of diesel trucks. Heavy duty diesel trucks release about 30 tons of particulate emissions (soot) into the air every day. This accounts for about 90% of the particulate emissions from all motor vehicles.
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What vehicles require an Opacity Emission Test?
All New Jersey registered diesel-powered vehicles with a GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating as specified by the manufacture) of 18,000 or above qualify as Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicles and are required to be tested for smoke emissions at licensed Diesel Emission Inspection Centers (DEICs).
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Who is subject to a Roadside Emission Inspection?
Roadside emission testing is conducted by the NJ State Police and Motor Vehicle Services. Owners of vehicles that fail the smoke test will receive summonses and fines. Vehicles may also be safety inspected by the NJ State Police. Roadside inspections apply to New Jersey and out-of-state registered heavy-duty diesel vehicles.
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How is diesel smoke measured?
Smoke is measured for opacity - its ability to allow light to pass through. For example, a measure of 0% opacity means the exhaust has no visible smoke and does not block the light beam, 100% opacity means the exhaust is so dark it completely blocks the light beam and 50% opacity means the exhaust blocks half the light beam.
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What are the peak Smoke Opacity Standards for Heavy Duty Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicles?
If the truck's smoke opacity is measured higher than the percentages below, it has failed the smoke opacity test.
Vehicles
Model Year Smoke Opacity Not to Exceed
Pre-1974, turbocharged 70%
Pre-1974, non turbo-charged 55%
1974 to 1990 55%
1991 and newer, all engines 40%
Buses and Motor Homes
1987 and older 40%
1988 and newer 30% |
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What are the Inspection Requirements?
All Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicles must be tested for smoke emissions within 90 days of their month of registration or registration renewal. Vehicles that pass the smoke test will be issued an inspection sticker valid for one year by the DEIC.
* Diesel Emission Inspection Centers will provide inspection and certification services in all Vehicle Emission Inspection Categories established by the MVC, including the following:
1. Engine emissions
2. Exhaust system and emission control apparatus
3. Governor, if applicable
4. Emission control system, if applicable
5. Miscellaneous (any inspection item not in other categories)
* Each diesel inspection conducted by a DEIC will also include an examination of the owner's driver license, registration, International Registration Plan (IRP) documentation, if any, and insurance identification card, if applicable.
Additional Requirements
Diesel-powered motor homes/recreational vehicles must also have a safety inspection. The safety inspection may be done at a state inspection station, private inspection facility or specialty inspection facility. (Specialty inspection facilities require an appointment.)
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Who is Exempt?
The following vehicles are exempt from diesel emission inspection requirements: contractor equipment in transit; farm vehicles; vehicles operated by a county, municipality, fire district, or duly incorporated non-profit organization and used for first aid, emergency, ambulance, rescuer, or fire-fighting purposes. A courtesy smoke inspection on these vehicles cannot be performed.
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What is a Diesel Emission Inspection Center (DEICs)?
Class I DEICs
* are authorized to perform the proper inspection and certification of all heavy-duty diesel trucks,
* are required to offer inspection to any operator of a heavy-duty diesel truck and may not refuse inspection once the inspection process has started.
Class II DEICs
* have a fleet of 20 or more heavy-duty diesel vehicles,
* are only authorized to inspect other owners or lessees of fleets of twenty (20) or more.
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How are diesel trucks tested?
Trucks at DEICs will be tested with the following methods:
* Rolling Acceleration Test: This test shall be performed on all electronically controlled heavy-duty diesel-powered motor vehicles with low-speed engines that have idle speeds less than 1600 rpm, or with engine speed rise times during the snap acceleration of over 1.7 seconds.
* Stall Acceleration Test: This test shall be conducted on all heavy-duty diesel-powered motor vehicles 18,000 pounds GVWR and above that are equipped with medium or high-speed diesel engines and automatic transmissions.
* Snap Acceleration Test: This test procedure shall be used on all heavy-duty diesel-powered motor vehicles 18,000 pounds GVWR and above equipped with low-speed engines and manual or automatic transmissions, or equipped with medium-speed engines and manual transmissions.
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What are the fines for failing to have an inspection or if my vehicle fails an inspection?
* The penalty for not having your vehicle tested is $500 dollars.
* If your vehicle is inspected at a roadside diesel emission inspection stop, and your vehicle fails the inspection:
o first offense: $700 (reduced to $150 if paid within 45 days and with proof of repairs)
o second offense: $1300 (reduced to $500 if paid within 45 days and with proof of repairs)
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What is the cost of the inspection?
Diesel Emission Inspection Centers may charge a maximum of one hour of their posted hourly rate and may not charge sales tax on the hourly rate or the inspection sticker.
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What emission test is performed during roadside inspection?
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What causes excessive black smoke?
Excessive black smoke comes from poorly maintained engines or tampered with air/fuel controls. Some common examples are:
* Defective or tampered puff limiter or aneroid valve
* Maladjusted fuel rack
* Clogged, worn or mismatched injectors or nozzles
* Maladjusted injection timing
* Restricted air filters
* Contaminated fuel |
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What easy repairs can reduce excess black smoke?
* Adjust or replace puff limiter or aneroid valve
* Adjust fuel rack to manufacturer's specifications
* Clean or replace injectors or nozzles
* Adjust injector timing to manufacturer's specifications |
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Where can I obtain additional information on Diesel Emission Testing?
You make contact the Motor Vehicle Commission at 609-292-5330 or write to
Motor Vehicle Commission
Heavy Duty Diesel Audit Unit
P.O. Box 177
225 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08666 |
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What is a Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC)?
The Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) is a unique two-to-four-letter code used to identify transportation companies. NMFTA developed the SCAC identification codes in the late 1960's to facilitate computerization in the transportation industry.
The Standard Carrier Alpha Code is the recognized transportation company identification code used in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) X12 and United Nations EDIFACT approved electronic data interchange (EDI) transaction sets such as the 856 Advance Ship Notice, the 850 Purchase Order and all motor, rail and water carrier transactions where carrier identification is required. The SCAC is required on tariffs filed with the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The United States Customs Service has mandated the use of the SCAC for their Automated Manifest (AMS) and Pre-Arrival Processing (PAPS) Systems. SCACs are required when doing business with all U.S. Government agencies and with many commercial shippers including, but not limited to, those in the automobile, petroleum, forest products, and chemical industries as well as suppliers to retail businesses and carriers engaged in railroad piggyback trailer and ocean container drayage. Carriers who use the Uniform Intermodal Interchange Agreement (UIIA) are required to maintain a valid SCAC. The petroleum industry uses SCACs in their integrated software programs that expedite the movement of bills of lading, pipeline tickets, product transfer orders, and inventory data. Many commercial shippers and receivers utilize SCACs in their freight bill audit and payment systems.
Certain groups of SCACs are reserved for specific purposes. Codes ending in the letter "U" are reserved for the identification of freight containers. Codes ending in the letter "X" are reserved for the identification of privately owned railroad cars. Codes ending in the letter "Z" are reserved for the identification of truck chassis and trailers used in intermodal service.
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc., (NMFTA) assigns SCACs for all companies except those used for identification of freight containers not operating exclusively in North America, intermodal chassis and trailers, non-railroad owned rail cars, and railroads. For information on how the SCAC can be used at your company, visit www.nmfta.org.
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Where do I apply for a SCAC?
For an application form in English go to http://www.nmfta.org/scac_application.PDF or for an application form in Spanish go to http://www.nmfta.org/SCAC_En_Espanol.pdf. Companies seeking identification codes for freight containers not operating in North America should contact the Bureau International des Containers, 167, rue de Courcelles, F-75017 Paris, France. Owners of intermodal chassis, trailers, non-railroad owned rail cars should contact Frank Dunleavy, Railinc, 7001 Weston Parkway, Suite 200, Cary, NC 27513 (919) 651-5011, email private.marks@railinc.com. Railroads should contact Scott Phillips, Railinc, 7001 Weston Parkway, Suite 200, Cary, NC 27513 (919) 651-5042, email scott.phillips@railinc.com.
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What is E-Z Pass and how can I get it for my vehicle?
E-Z Pass is an electronic toll collection technology that allows you to pay your tolls from a prepaid account. It can save you money and reduce your wait at tollbooths. To get E-Z Pass for your vehicle, call the E-Z Pass Regional Consortium Service Center at 888-288-6865 or visit their website at www.ezpass.com. |
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Who needs a USDOT number?
A USDOT number is required if you have vehicles that are over 10,000 lbs, if you transport between 9 and 15 passengers (including the driver) for compensation, if you transport 16 or more passengers, or haul hazardous materials in interstate commerce. No fee is required. You must complete the MCS-150 (Motor Carrier Identification Report) and a MCS-150A (Safety Certification Application) to obtain a USDOT number.
Intrastate carriers, who operate solely within New Jersey, do not need a USDOT number unless they carry placarded hazmat cargo. Carriers are subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
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Where does the USDOT number get displayed?
The marking must appear on both sides of the CMV and be readily legible, during daylight hours, from a distance of 50 feet while the CMV is stationary.
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How can I get a USDOT #?
The MCS-150 and MCS-150A can be completed online at www.safersys.org or www.usdotnumberregistration.com. You can also print out a copy of the forms, complete and mail to the address indicated. If you do not have access to the internet, you can call toll-free to 1-800-832-5660 to have one mailed to you.
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Besides a USDOT Number what other forms are necessary to operate as a "for-hire" carrier in interstate commerce?
The Form OP-1, Application for Motor Property Carrier and Broker Authority, is required for a motor carrier of property and a Form OP-1(P), Application for Motor Passenger Carrier Authority, is required for a motor carrier of passengers.
If you are a for-hire carrier you must acquire operating authority (MC number). You must (1) complete and file the appropriate OP-1 application along with the filing fee ($300 for each type of authority you are requesting); (2) have your insurance company file the appropriate insurance forms for the type of authority you are requesting with the FMCSA; and (3) submit or have a Process Agent Service submit a BOC-3, Designation of a Process Agent form.
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What is a Process Agent?
A process agent is a representative upon whom court papers may be served in any proceeding brought against a motor carrier and is one of the pre-licensing requirements that must be met by the carrier before authority is issued. A list of the process agent services can be found in the instruction packet accompanying an application or at http://diy.dot.gov.
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Who needs to display name, municipality and GVWR on commercial vehicles?
39:4-46. Commercial Vehicle Identification; GVWR to be Displayed
a. Every vehicle used for commercial purposes on a street or highway, except for passenger automobiles and vehicles owned or leased by a pharmacy and utilized for the transportation or delivery of drugs, shall have conspicuously displayed thereon, or on a name plate affixed thereto, the name of the owner, lessee or lessor of the vehicle and the name of the municipality in which the owner, lessee or lessor has his principal place of business. Franchised public utilities and operators of fleets of 50 or more commercial vehicles, shall be exempted from displaying the name of the municipality, provided that their vehicles display a corporate identification number. The sign or name plate shall be in plain view and not less than three inches high. Where available space for lettering is limited, either by the design of the vehicle or by the presence of other legally specified identification markings, making a strict compliance herewith impractical, the size of the lettering required by this section shall be as close to three inches high as is possible, within the limited space area, provided the name is clearly visible and readily identifiable. In the case of a combination of two vehicles the requirements of this section will be served when either unit of the combination conforms with the above identification specifications. No person shall operate or drive or cause or permit to be operated or driven on a road or highway a commercial vehicle, except for passenger automobiles and vehicles owned or leased by a pharmacy and utilized for the transportation or delivery of drugs, which does not conform hereto.
For purposes of this section, a franchised public utility means a public utility, as defined in R.S.48:2-13, that has a defined geographical service territory approved by the Board of Public Utilities.
b. Every owner of a commercial motor vehicle as defined in section 3 of P.L.1990, c.103 (C.39:3-10.11) which has a gross vehicle weight rating or a combined gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more and is registered or principally garaged in this State shall display the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for the vehicle in the manner set forth in subsection a. of this section. For purposes of this subsection, GVWR means the value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum loaded weight of a single or combination (articulated) vehicle, or registered gross weight, whichever is greater. Any person who knowingly displays or causes to be displayed on a commercial motor vehicle a GVWR less than the actual GVWR, or an owner who knowingly permits a commercial motor vehicle owned by him to be operated in this State with a displayed GVWR less than the actual GVWR shall, for each offense, be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned for a term of not more than 90 days, or both.
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Where can I file forms and pay fees for registration, insurance, and fines?
http://diy.dot.gov/ |
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Where can I find consumer information about moving household goods?
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/factsfigs/moving.htm" target="_blank"> www.fmcsa.dot.gov/factsfigs/moving.htm |
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How can I obtain information about a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder's application, insurance, and process agent?
http://fhwa-li.volpe.dot.gov/ |
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