Can the Department of Motor Vehicles suspend a Motor Carrier Permit?
A Motor Carrier Permit may be suspended when any of the following actions/activities occur: • Failure to pass BIT inspection by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). • Failure to pay BIT fees to CHP. • Failure to comply with Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing (CSAT) requirements of federal law as described in Subdivision (a) of CVC 345200. • Failure to make copies of CSAT results and other records available to CHP as required by Subdivision (b) of CVC 345200. • Knowingly leasing, operating, dispatching or otherwise utilizing vehicles from a carrier whose motor carrier permit is suspended, which suspension is based wholly or in part on the failure of the motor carrier to maintain any vehicle in safe operating condition. • Failure to be enrolled in the Employers Pull Notice (EPN) program. • Suspension and/or revocation of carrier s driver’s license. • Failure to maintain liability and/or Worker s Compensation insurance.
