Code of Maine Rules › 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › 229 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - GENERAL › Chapter 310 - RULES FOR PERMITTING OVERLIMIT COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES OF SPECIFIED CONFIGURATIONS TO TRAVEL DESIGNATED ROUTES › Section 229-310-1 - DEFINITIONS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Generally, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
				  undefined terms used in this rule have the same meaning as in Title 29-A
				  M.R.S.A.
1.
APPLICATION
:
				means the original or renewal document submitted as part of the procedure
				outlined in these rules to be granted the privilege of moving permitted
				vehicles on the public highways.
2.
APPLICANT
: means a motor carrier seeking authorization from the
				Overlimit Permit Unit of the Department of Motor Vehicles to operate commercial
				motor vehicles of a specified configuration at a specified maximum weight limit
				over a designated special haul route pursuant to a Memorandum of Agreement with
				the Maine Department of Transportation as set forth in Section 5, Sub-section
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3.
APPORTIONED OR PRORATED
				FOR THE STATE OF MAINE
: means registration based on a proportional
				payment of registration fees determined through the IRP which includes a fair
				allotment for Maine.
4.
B-TRAIN DOUBLE
: means a trucktractorsemitrailer-semitrailer
				combination vehicle in which the two trailing units are connected with a
				B-train assembly. The B-train assembly is a rigid frame extension attached to
				the rear frame of a first semitrailer that allows for a 5th wheel connection
				point for a second semitrailer. The configuration has eight total axles
				arranged as follows: steering axle; tandem axle; tri-axle; tandem.
5.
BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS AND SAFETY
				IMPROVEMENT CATEGORIES (BASICs):
means the sevencarrier and driver
				behavior categories used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's
				Safety Measurement System (SMS) to quantify the on-road safety performance of
				carriers and drivers to identify candidates for interventions, discover and
				target specific safety problems unique to a carrier or driver, and monitor
				safety problems throughout the intervention process. The seven BASICs are as
				follows:
A.
Unsafe Driving
-
				operation of commercial motor vehicles by drivers in a dangerous or careless
				manner.
B.
Fatigued
				Driving
- operation of commercial motor vehicles by drivers who are ill,
				fatigued, or in non-compliance with the Hours of Service regulations.
C.
Driver Fitness
- operation of
				commercial motor vehicles by drivers who are unfit to operate a commercial
				motor vehicle due to lack of training, experience, or medical
				qualifications.
D.
Controlled
				Substances/Alcohol
- operation of commercial motor vehicles by drivers
				who are impaired due to alcohol, illegal drugs, and misuse of prescription or
				over-the-counter medications.
E.
Vehicle Maintenance
- failure to properly maintain a commercial
				motor vehicle.
F.
Cargo-Related
- failure to properly prevent shifting loads,
				spilled or dropped cargo, overloading, and unsafe handling of hazardous
				materials on a commercial motor vehicle.
G.
Crash Indicator
- commercial
				motor vehicle operation with a history or pattern of high crash involvement,
				including frequency and severity.