10/13/2012
Sample of DOT Fines... Is it Really worth it ?
Using a driver who has tested positive for a drug $6,664.00
Failing to check driver's employment background $3,776.00
Using a driver before receiving a pre-employment result $2,760.00
Failing to implement a random drug/alcohol testing program $1,580.00
Failing to mark non-bulk pkg of HM w/ ship name & ID # $3,960.00
Failing to properly label HM container or package $3,960.00
Failing to maintain copy of HM shipping paper for 375 days after date accepted $1,000.00
Failing to perform a pressure retest as prescribed $20,980.00
Failing to provide security awareness training $8,550.00
Offering/transporting without a security plan confrming to Subpart requirements $8,514.00
Using a specification intermediate bulk container not inspected or retested. $11,050.00
Failing to conduct post accident testing on driver for alcohol. $1,780.00
Failing to conduct post accident testing on driver for controlled substances $1,780.00
Failing to do random drug tests at applicable annual rate $5,340.00
Driver performing safety sensitive function without followup $1,780.00
Failing to implement an alcohol and/or drug testing program $2,730.00
Failing train employee in HM regulations $4,480.00
Transporting HM without a security plan. $7,810.00
False reports of records of duty status $1,540.00
Failing to preserve supporting documents for 6 months $650.00
False reports of records of duty status $26,250.00
Failing to require driver to prepare vehicle inspection report $4,070.00
Failing to properly enter duty status during meal stops $13,020.00
Transporting explosive material not properly packaged $3,790.00
Inadequate or no financial responsibility $400.00
Using a physically unqualified driver $3,190.00
Using a driver not medically examined and certified $1,490.00
Operating a CMV without a valid CDL $990.00
Failing to implement an alcohol and/or drug testing program $1,840.00
Using a CMV not periodically inspected $1,290.00
False reports of records of duty status $17,480.00
