COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES

The number one question from the owner or driver of a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) comes usually after they have received a number of citations. The question is usually the same. "How was I supposed to know the law changed?" Or, "Who do I turn to in these matters?"

Most small business owners don't realize that the legal definition of a CMV is a vehicle or combination vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 10,001 or more pounds, and therefore is subject to State and Federal Regulations. That covers just about any dual wheel truck or a pickup towing a trailer that is used for business purposes.

With more and more County and Local Law Enforcement Agencies training officers in Motor Carrier Enforcement, the chances of these smaller trucks being stopped and inspected are greatly increased. With citation fines starting at $250 each, an unsuspecting owner/driver can easily be fined into the thousands of dollars from a single inspection.

For a fraction of the cost of a single citation, Caliber Consultants will come on-site, inspect your vehicle(s), and issue a comprehensive report outlining everything an owner needs to become compliant. Our consultants are experts in both Michigan and Federal Motor Carrier Regulations.

An example of some issues covered would be (but not limited to) : Driver Qualifications, Vehicle Inspections, Safety Issues, Proper Load Securement, Obtaining State and County Permits, Proper Registration, and Maximum Weight Allowed.

Call Caliber Consulting today for a no obligation quote and see if we can help you.