August 17, 2010

TO:              CAWP Contractor Members and H2AP
FROM:        Jason M. Koss, Director of Industry Relations
SUBJECT:   DOT Compliance Educational Event

HAVE QUESTIONS ON DOT COMPLIANCE…ASK THEM HERE – NOT DURING ROADSIDE INSPECTION

When:        August 28, 2010    8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Where:      Lot 1 – Heinz Field at Art Rooney Ave. and General Robinson   
                   (Signs will be posted throughout the Area)

Cost:          Free - Lunch and refreshments will be provided

     The following topics will be reviewed at the event: laws that pertain to commercial vehicles, licensing requirements, weight of vehicles, hours of service, and the new CSA 2010. 

     The event Operation SOAR (Safe Operations Are your Responsibility) will be staffed by multiple Motor Carrier Enforcement Teams from throughout Allegheny County.  These officers will be on-site to assist on proper safety procedures including how to load, tow and secure trailers of all sizes.  The event organizers are encouraging attendees to bring their trailers to this event so safety officers may provide hands on demonstrations on how to properly outfit their vehicle for safe operational transport. The officers will be able to answer any questions pertaining to the height and weight of a vehicle, proper hitch requirements, proper load securement and other commonly asked questions.

     A weigh team will be available to weigh vehicles to ensure that they meet the axel weight, tongue weight and gross vehicle weight requirements.  This will also alert drivers to the proper class of licensing necessary for the vehicle per the weight.

     This event is NOT intended to enforce the law.  This event is solely intended to educate the public on the proper rules of safe operation of vehicles on Pennsylvania roadways.  In the days and weeks that follow this event an aggressive enforcement campaign will commence throughout Allegheny County.

     This Safety Bulletin may be downloaded at www.cawp.org under SAFETY.  If you have any questions or if you are interested in receiving future Safety bulletins via email, please contact Jason at the Association office at (412) 343-8000 or email jasonk@cawp.org.