Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine February 2018

S tate, National, Chapter News Feature Story

Just as a review, Who Needs This Information? Well, it is amazing how small an operation you can be and still be considered operating a commerical vehicle. If you have a 3/4T truck and pull a tandum axle trailer you exceed the 10,000 lb maximum GVWR. Truth is, unless you have an accident or get stopped for speeding or a broken tail light, you may be able to slide; however, if you do get stopped, you probably will have an internal audit. When that happens, you’ll be glad you came to this class. Failure to comply with DOT paperwork regs is not fun and can be very expensive. When you weigh that against a free class, a free meal, and a free compliance manual—well, you get the point. The following chart is the list of March chapter meetings. By the way, you do not have to be a member of the Association to attend.

Paperwork Just As Important As Road Work The old adage of the job isn’t finishing until the paperwork is done is true with DOT compliance as well. The Arkansas Highway Police conducted a round of sessions during our November chapter meetings. In March they will teach sessions on how to do the required paperwork. Just in case you are wondering if this has any value. This could cost you a few hundred dollars if you hired a compliance company and they wouldn’t come to you. We are fortunate to have a Highway Police Department that has the spirit of public service. The training session will be connducted in the regular March chapter meetings and will take about an hour so come prepared to take notes and stay a little longer than normal. It would be a good idea to bring your office manager. Whomever is responsible for keeping you out of trouble: taxes, insurance, and now DOT—bring them. There are several policies and forms you must implement. ~10,000 lbs. GVWR Watch Your Email For Classes on Setting Up Your DOT Compliant Paperwork ~7,000 lbs. GVWR

Is this you? You have a Commercial Vehicle 3/4T Truck (F250) + 12’ Trailer Tandem Axle Trailer = Potential GVWR -- ~17,000 lbs One vehicle company published this information on their F250 Gross vehicle weight rating : 9,950 to 10,000 lbs Curb weight : 5,683 to 6,695 lbs Towing capacity : 12,300 to 13,300 lbs

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