HB 368 Summary

• Amends the definition of "Gross Vehicle Weight Rating" (GVWR) to clarify that for combination vehicles, GVWR equals the power unit GVWR plus the towed unit GVWR.

• Prohibits employers from knowingly allowing, requiring, permitting, or authorizing drivers to operate commercial motor vehicles in violation of out-of-service orders.

• Requires Delaware to adopt 49 CFR part 1572 (federal hazardous materials safety regulations) by reference and mandates surrender of non-commercial and commercial driver licenses from other jurisdictions.

• Establishes procedures for disqualifying commercial driver licenses when operators are arrested for violations related to controlled substances and creates standards for posting failures to appear, pay, or comply from motor vehicle traffic violations to driver records.

• Adds new railroad crossing requirements for commercial motor vehicle operators, including slowing down to check tracks, stopping if tracks are not clear, obeying traffic control devices, and ensuring sufficient undercarriage clearance and space to cross without stopping.