HB 2368 Summary

• Establishes licensing and operational requirements for contract carriers that transport railroad employees, including driver qualification files with physical exams every two years and annual driving record reviews.

• Limits drivers to 10 hours of driving after 8 consecutive off-duty hours, 15 hours of combined on-duty and drive time since last 8-hour rest, or 70 hours of on-duty time in any 8 consecutive days, with exceptions for emergencies.

• Requires pre-employment and post-accident alcohol and controlled substance testing for all drivers under federal regulations (49 CFR Parts 40 and 382), with disqualification for positive results, refusal to test, or adulterated specimens.

• Mandates vehicle maintenance and safety inspections including operational seatbelts, tires with proper tread, emergency road kits, first aid kits, and amber warning lights; requires carriers to maintain inspection and maintenance records for one year.

• Requires contract carriers to obtain $5 million insurance per vehicle and allows Missouri Department of Transportation access to facilities and records; establishes civil penalties up to $2,000 per violation.