We as a group need to be E-mailing the department of Transportation along with are local politicians about how can Amazon start a delivery service without being held accountable for the same regulations that we are. First, why will the Amazon drivers be able to deliver packages without a semi annual DOT physical? Second will these vehicles that are being driven going to have a DOT sticker along with permits allowing that vehicle the rite to carry Alcohal and Hazardous materials, are these delivery people going to be trained in Haz Mat certification. Third, how are you going to make sure that none these delivery people do not work one minute over the 60 hour rule. These are concerns that need to be brought up. Our company spends millions of dollars a year on maintaining our qualifications. If Amazon is going to be a delivery service then they need to made to have the same rules as us. Start calling and E-mailing are politicians as well as our union leaders.
We Need to be asking question concerning to the DOT
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olroadbeech
Happy Verified UPSer
why would amazon be exempt from any business regulations?
trickpony1
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You can bet the DOT will be watching Amazon more so than they watch us.
scooby0048
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Where are you getting your information. I would have to think that Amazon will be under the microscope for quite a while.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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How would Amazon delivering their own products be any different from a brick and mortar doing the same?
scooby0048
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You raise a good point but I would have to think that the volume and interstate commerce might have something to do with it. Good question though, I'd be interested to see how they word it so they can stay out of DOT regulations.
DriveInDriveOut
Inordinately Right
Maybe he's referring to the new Uber type delivery service they're starting where anyone can sign up and deliver amazon packages.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
The feeders going between distribution centers would most certainly need to comply.
dot regulation will depend on what type of vehicles they use, and where... if they use small trucks like a typical cargo van or transit connect, theres no dot regulation (except sometimes in big cities). if they are using bigger trucks then they would be regulated just like any other
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Indecisi0n
Well-Known Member
They been on the news shouting from the rooftops about their new services. You better bet your ass DOT will be on it.
MyTripisCut
Never bought my own handtruck
I will never bet my ass when you are involved
SmithBarney
Well-Known Member
FYI lots of FEDEX Couriers aren't required to carry DOT cards, less than 10k lbs, no Hazmat requiring signage... etc etc still have to abide by DOT HOS regs though.
brownmonster
Man of Great Wisdom
Is the guy delivering my Pizza under the same DOT rules?
Knothead
Yep.
If he's doing it in a package car, yes.
watdaflock?
Well-Known Member
Does Amazon sell Hazmat materials?
FrigidFTSup
Resident Suit
Yes. Items such as nail polish and other beauty products are considered a hazmat over a certain quantity.
oldngray
nowhere special
Most of that is shipped in small enough quantities to be ORM's. Not a big issue as long as it doesn't go air.
Mugarolla
Light 'em up!
They are not.
But if Amazon uses "contractors" like Uber drivers who may use their personal vehicles and if these vehicles are under 10,001 pounds and do not deliver hazmat, then they are exempt from all DOT rules, including medical and HOS rules.
Any vehicle under this weight is not a CMV and is not subject to DOT regulations.
They are still subject to any local regulations, if there are any, covering them.
Mugarolla
Light 'em up!
Amazon can even use employees, not contractors, and they are not subject to DOT rules as long as their vehicles are under 10,001 lbs.
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