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Any one of the following 3 things makes it a DOT reportable accident.
1. Fatality
2. Any one needing emergency medical treatment away from the scene.
3. A vehicle has to be towed from the scene.
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What is a reportable accident?
Any one of the following 3 things makes it a DOT reportable accident. 1. Fatality 2. Any one needing emergency medical treatment away from the scene. 3. A vehicle has to be towed from the scene.
Is a DOT recordable accident also OSHA recordable?
The definition of an accident reportable to the DOT is different from the definition of an accident recordableunder OSHA. The same event may trigger both requirements or only one of the two. It depends on the specific circumstances.
When is Reporting commercial vehicle accidents to DOT in writing required?
A DOT Reportable Accident is an accident where any injuries occured or any vehicle involved was towed from the scene. Additionally if there was $10,000 or more in property damage.
Is a recordable accident also OSHA recordable?
The definition of an accident reportable to the DOT is different from the definition of an accident recordableunder OSHA. The same event may trigger both requirements or only one of the two. It depends on the specific circumstances.
What can you do if you received a careless operation ticket when you jackknifed a commercial vehicle but the damage was minor the vehicle was not towed the officer wrote the accident as dot reportable?
Not all officers are trained in the Federal Motor Carrier Regulations. A Recordable Accident is defined as an accident resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring anyone involved being transported to a medical facility, or either of the vehicles requiring to be towed. There can be differences between a DOT Recordable Accident and a Recordable Accident. In Idaho, up until recently, any accident with damage exceeding 500.00 was recordable. In Pocatello, ID any accident with ANY damage was reportable. If you are worried about a recordable accident affecting your safety rating, contact your local Federal Motor Carrier Administrative office, and they can best assist you.
Trucker backed into pickup truck with bumper guard but no damage?
Still a preventable accident. Whether or not it's DOT reportable depends on exactly where it happened. If it happened on private property, it isn't, but can still be charged to the truck driver's DAC report.
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It requires both.
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According to the 49 CFR (Federal Rules regarding DOT Hazmat regs) the reportable quantity of diesel fuel is anything over 1001 lbs that is not directly connected to the fuel system of a vehicle. Do not count any fuel that you have in the fuel system of your vehicle, only what you are transporting. Hope this helps.
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"Reportable Quantity" for Hazardous Substances
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