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Title

Description

1

Introduction

Outline of the purpose of the Commercial Vehicle Operators’ Safety Manual and the intended users.

2

Getting Started

Provides a summary of some of the items that must be addressed when setting up a truck or bus business, including:

• writing a business plan
• International Registration Plan (IRP)
• International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)

3

National Safety Code

Provides a list of relevant standards and a summary of the 16 National Safety Codes for Canada and how they are adopted in Ontario.

4

Commercial Vehicle Operators’ Registration

Provides a summary of the requirements under the Commercial Vehicle Operators’ Registration (CVOR).

Identifies who needs to obtain a CVOR certificate and how to apply and how a carrier safety rating is calculated.

5

Ontario Specific Enforcement Issues

Provides information on enforcement issues that are specific to Ontario, including:

• Commercial Vehicle Impoundment Program (CVIP)
• speed limiters

6

Facility Audit and Operator Monitoring and Intervention

Provides details on how Ontario monitors, audits and applies sanctions to operators who are not meeting their safety requirements.

7

Safety Programs Record-Keeping and Driver Files

Provides best practices of record-keeping, hiring staff and developing a safety program.

Outlines the record-keeping requirements for driver files.

8

Preventive Maintenance, Record- Keeping and Vehicle Files

Provides details, sample report and requirements for vehicle maintenance and inspections. Includes:

• Daily, annual, semi-annual and CVSA inspection
• Safety standards certificates
• Preventative maintenance
• Out-of-province and U.S. operators

9

Hours of Service

Describes Ontario requirements related to reducing driver fatigue. Outlines driving limitations, record-keeping requirements and an operator’s responsibilities to be proactive and reactive with the monitoring of their drivers.

10

Dangerous Goods

Provides an overview of dangerous goods, including identifying them, training staff, safety requirements and information, and emergency contacts.

11

Vehicle Weights and Dimensions

Describes weight and dimensions limitations for vehicles and the oversize/overweight permit process.

12

Driver and Vehicle Licensing

Provides an overview of vehicle registration requirements and driver-licensing requirements.

13

Passenger Transportation Services

Provides a high-level overview of operating-authority requirements.

14

Cargo Securing

Provides an overview of the directive to secure a vehicle's cargo, including securing devices, requirements and commodity- specific applications.