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Commerical Vehicle Section
The primary responsibility of Commercial Vehicle Section is the Department's commercial vehicle enforcement program. On-highway programs are those related to regulation or enforcement of commercial vehicles on public highway. Off-highway programs are those pertaining to the general regulation of commercial vehicles based in California at their place of business.
Specific programs include: North American Free Trade Agreement; Hazardous Materials/Bio-Terrorism; On- and Off-Highway Commercial Enforcement/Inspection issues; Registration, Motor Carrier Permits; Driver License; Size, Weight, and Load Requirements; Hazardous Materials; Hours-of-Service; Out-of-Service Issue; Farm Labor Vehicles, Licensing and Permits; Commercial Vehicle Intelligent Transportation Systems; PrePass Electronic Clearance Program; Biennial Inspection of Terminals; Special Vehicles, School Buses; Engineering; Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program; School Pupil Transportation; and the Commercial Industry Education Program.
Commercial Vehicle Section is comprised of the following units:
- Enforcement Unit
Coordinates on-highway commercial vehicle enforcement. - Bio-Terrorism Unit
Provides information and training on the response to and handling of suspected biological agents. - Intelligent Transportation System/Credentialing Unit
Responsible for the latest technology in regards to commercial vehicle transportation and driver credentials. - Motor Carrier/Licensing & HazMat Regulations Unit
Coordinates the off-highway commercial inspection programs. - Special Programs/Training Unit
Coordinates a broad range of special programs and grants, and manages commercial training programs, such as the Commercial Industry Education Program (CIEP). - Field Support Unit
Field Support Unit is responsible for management of the Rotation Tow, Abandoned Vehicle Abatement, and Vehicle Procedures Programs, and Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Teams.
Items of Interest:
- 2007 Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit
- Minutes from 2006 Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit
- FAQ's
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