MTO - Ministry of Transportation CVOR and Carrier Safety Questions and Answers

Question 1

A carrier has been operating in Ontario for 3 years, maintains a valid CVOR certificate, has an overall violation rate of 12% of the threshold, and a collision violation rate of 8% of the threshold. They recently passed a facility audit with a score of 85%. What is the highest Carrier Safety Rating they are eligible for?

Accepted Answer

Excellent

Answer

To achieve an 'Excellent' safety rating, a carrier must have operated for at least 24 months, have an overall violation rate of 15% or less, a collision violation rate of 10% or less, and pass a facility audit with a score of 80% or higher. This carrier meets all the specified criteria.

Question 2

Under Ontario's Hours of Service regulations (Cycle 1), what is the maximum number of on-duty hours a driver can accumulate in a 7-day period before a cycle reset is required?

Accepted Answer

70 hours

Answer

Ontario's Hours of Service regulations for Cycle 1 state that a driver cannot drive after having been on-duty for 70 hours in any 7-day period. To reset this cycle, the driver must take 36 consecutive hours off-duty.

Question 3

Which of the following vehicles requires a Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) certificate to operate in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

A straight truck plated in Ontario with a Registered Gross Weight (RGW) of 5,000 kg.

Answer

A CVOR certificate is required for trucks plated in Ontario with a Registered Gross Weight (RGW) or actual weight over 4,500 kg. Vehicles plated in other Canadian provinces, emergency vehicles like ambulances, and trucks under the weight threshold are generally exempt.

Question 4

A driver performing a daily vehicle inspection discovers a flat tire on the inside dual of a trailer. According to Schedule 1 of O. Reg. 199/07, what type of defect is this, and what action is required?

Accepted Answer

Major defect; the vehicle cannot be driven until the tire is repaired or replaced.

Answer

According to Schedule 1 of Regulation 199/07, a tire that is flat or has a noticeable leak is considered a major defect. A vehicle with a major defect cannot be operated until the defect is repaired.

Question 5

An operator's CVOR abstract is a summary of their safety performance. Which of the following is NOT typically included on a CVOR abstract?

Accepted Answer

Driver's personal contact information

Answer

A CVOR abstract summarizes a carrier's and/or driver's safety performance, including collisions, convictions, and inspections. It does not contain personal contact information of the drivers.

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