221.124 Initial motor carrier contact program.
Subdivision 1. Initial motor carrier contact. The initial motor carrier contact program consists of an initial contact, for educational purposes, between a motor carrier required to participate and representatives of the department of transportation. The initial contact may be through an educational seminar or at the discretion of the department through a personal meeting with a representative of the department. The initial contact must consist of a discussion of the statutes, rules, and regulations that apply to motor carriers. Topics discussed must include: carrier authority; the leasing of drivers and vehicles; insurance requirements; tariffs; annual reports; accident reporting; identification of vehicles; driver qualifications; maximum hours of service of drivers; the safe operation of vehicles; equipment, parts, and accessories; and inspection, repair, and maintenance. The department shall provide written documentation of proof of compliance with the requirements of subdivision 2 and shall give a copy of the document to the motor carrier.
Subd. 2. Participation required. A motor carrier that receives a certificate or permit from the board for new authority on or after September 1, 1991, shall participate in the initial motor carrier contact program. A motor carrier required to participate in the program must have in attendance at least one motor carrier official having a substantial interest or control, directly or indirectly, in or over the operations conducted or to be conducted under the certificate or permit.
Subd. 3. Time for compliance. A motor carrier required by subdivision 2 to participate in the program must do so within 90 days of the service date of the order granting the certificate or permit. Failure to comply with the requirement of subdivision 2 makes the order granting the certificate or permit void upon expiration of the time for compliance.
HIST: 1991 c 333 s 35
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