MA S2342

Adds three new sections to Chapter 160 of the General Laws regulating vehicles (15 passengers or fewer) used to transport railroad crews under contract with railroad companies

Requires the MassDOT Rail and Transit Division to promulgate regulations covering driver qualifications, equipment safety, hours of service, drug testing, and record retention for contract crew transportation providers

Mandates minimum insurance coverage of $5,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage liability, plus $1,000,000 in uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage per vehicle

Disqualifies drivers for 3 years if convicted of 2 or more license-suspending traffic violations within 3 years, or any drug/alcohol-related offense, hit-and-run, railroad crossing violation, or driving on a suspended license

Requires drivers to complete at least 4 hours of Division-approved safety training covering rail yard safety, grade crossing safety, load securement, and fatigued/distracted driving awareness