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Module 5 - Ontario Specific Enforcement Issues
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Module 1 - Introduction
Overview
Purpose of this Guide
Queen's Printer Bookstore
Intended Users
Highlight of Modules Available in this Manual
Module 2 - Getting Started
Overview
Getting Started - Learning Objectives
Starting Your Business - and the Business Plan
International Registration Plan (IRP)
International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)
Helpful links
Module 3 - Ontario Legislation and the National Safety Code
Overview
Ontario Legislation and the National Safety Code (NSC) Learning Objectives
Important Acts and Regulations
The National Safety Code (NSC) and Provincial Legislation
Module 4 - Commercial Vehicle Operators' Registration
Overview
Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators' Registration Learning Objectives
Introduction
CVOR Requirements
CVOR Responsibilities
CVOR Application
Fee Schedule
How the CVOR System Works
Reporting CVOR Changes or Errors (Current CVOR Registrants)
CVOR Abstracts
Facility Audits
Evaluating an Operator's Performance
Violation Rates
Carrier Safety Rating
Appendix A - CVOR Formula
Appendix B - Threshold Values
Module 5 - Ontario Specific Enforcement Issues
Overview
Ontario Specific Enforcement Issues - Learning Objectives
Commercial Vehicle Impoundment Program
Appeal Process
Mandatory Truck Speed Limiters
Module 6 - Facility Audit and Operator Monitoring and Intervention
Overview
Operator Monitoring, Intervention and Facility Audit Learning Objectives
Facility Audit Program
How to Prepare for a Facility Audit
Audit Procedure
Documents That an Operator Must Provide to an Auditor
Conducting a Self-Audit: a Step-by-Step Process
Intervention and Consequences of Non-Compliance
Monitoring
Progressive Intervention
Appeals
Appendix A - Sample Calculation of the QR&R and Hours-of-Service Profiles
Module 7 - Safety Programs, Record-Keeping and Driver Files
Overview
Safety Programs, Record-Keeping and Driver Files Learning Objectives
Safety Programs
Due Diligence
Components of a Safety Program
Developing a Written Safety Program
Components of a Comprehensive Safety Program
Driver Files
Driver Qualification File
Incident-Reporting Processes and Procedures
Module 8 - Preventive Maintenance, Record-Keeping and Vehicle Files
Overview
Preventive Maintenance, Record-Keeping and Vehicle Files Learning Objectives
Truck, Bus and Trailer Maintenance
Daily Inspections
Daily Inspection Schedules
Daily Inspection Reports
Submitting Daily Inspection Reports to the Operator
Vehicle Defects
Out-of-Province and U.S. Vehicles
Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspections (PMVI)
Vehicles That are Subject to Periodic Mandatory Inspections
Use and Application of PMVI Stickers
PMVI Record-Keeping
Other Vehicle Inspections
Vehicle Record-Keeping
Appendices
Appendix A Daily Inspection Schedules 1 to 6
Appendix B Sample Daily Inspection Schedules and Reports
Appendix C Ontario Guidelines for Truck and Truck Tractor
Appendix D Ontario Guidelines for Trailer, Semi-Trailer, C-Dolly and Converter Dolly
Appendix E Ontario Guidelines for Bus, Accessible Vehicle and School Purposes Vehicles.
Module 9 - Hours of Service
Overview
Hours of Service - Learning Objectives
Hours-of- Service Regulations
Basic Requirements
Daily Limits
Work-Shift Limits
Driving-Cycles Limits
Logbooks
Electronic On-Board Recording Device
Possession of Logs and Supporting Documents
Operator Responsibilities
Reviewing Hours of Service Logs
Corrective Action
Enforcement and Penalties
Appendix A - Example of a Daily Log Book Record
Module 10 - Dangerous Goods
Overview
Dangerous Goods - Learning Objectives
Dangerous-Goods Regulations
What is a Dangerous Good?
Classes of Dangerous Goods
Identification of Dangerous Goods and Communication of Hazards (Safety Marks)
Accompanying Documentation
Reporting Incidents
Module 11 - Vehicle Weights and Dimensions
Overview
Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Learning Objectives
Ministry of Transportation Permits
Exceptions to Permit Conditions
Congested Traffic
Safe, Productive, Infrastructure-Friendly (SPIF) Vehicles
More Information
Module 12 - Driver and Vehicle Licensing
Overview
Driver and Vehicle Licensing - Learning Objectives
Vehicle Registration Requirements
Registered Gross Weight
Vehicle Licence Plates
Driver Licensing Requirements
Module 13 - Passenger Transportation Services
Overview
Operating Authority
Module 14 - Cargo Securement
Overview
Cargo Securement - Learning Objectives
Background
Requirements for Securement Devices
Summary of Cargo-Securement Standards
General Securement Requirements
Commodity-Specific Securement Requirements
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Terms of Reference
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