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When Do You Need a CVOR for Your Vehicle?

Chris Harris, also known as Safety Dog, explains when you need to obtain a Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR). This video covers the specifics for pickup trucks and small commercial vehicles, including the weight thresholds and conditions that necessitate a CVOR. He provides details from the Commercial Vehicle Operators Safety Manual and clarifies regulations for both commercial and personal vehicles. Viewers can learn about gross weight calculations and the importance of knowing these rules to stay compliant.

00:00 Introduction to CVOR Requirements

00:34 Understanding the CVOR Manual

01:04 Key CVOR Criteria

02:09 Commercial vs. Personal Use

04:05 Special Cases and Complications

04:43 Gross Weight Explained

05:22 Final Recap and Resources

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How to Find Your CVOR Start Date: Quick and Easy Guide

In this video, Chris Harris, also known as Safety Dawg, guides viewers on how to find the start date for renewing their CVOR (Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration). Chris walks through the process on his website, CVOR.ca, demonstrating how to use the 'Useful Links' section to find essential resources. He explains that the start date is available on a Level 2 CVOR, either online for free with a government account or via a mailed printed version for a small fee. Chris answers common questions about locating the CVOR start date, emphasizing the importance of accuracy. For more information, visit CVOR.ca.

00:00 Introduction to CVOR Renewal

00:26 Navigating the CVOR.ca Website

01:14 Finding Your CVOR Start Date

01:39 Accessing Level 2 CVOR Online

02:12 Ordering Your Level 2 CVOR

03:06 Conclusion and Final Tips

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Comprehensive Guide to Incident Reporting and Collision Policies

In this episode, Chris Harris, also known as Safety Dawg, provides an in-depth overview of incident and collision reporting procedures. He emphasizes the importance of investigating all types of incidents, including near misses and equipment damage, for future prevention.

Chris highlights the advantages of using ELDs for monitoring hard brakes, discusses the necessity of a detailed collision policy, and explains what should be included in a collision kit. He also covers the critical data points to track crashes for analysis, such as time, location, weather conditions, and driver details.

Viewers are encouraged to text 'PREVENT' to 365 364 0714 to receive a sample letter to drivers regarding the crash preventability.

00:00 Introduction to Incident Reporting

00:09 Importance of Investigating All Incidents

01:10 Creating a Collision Policy

01:32 Equipping Trucks with Collision Kits

02:34 Training Drivers for Accident Scene Documentation

03:22 Issuing Preventability Letters

03:53 Tracking and Analyzing Crashes

06:12 Conclusion and Contact Information

Chris Harris
Safety Dawg Inc.
905 973 7056
Chris@safetydawg.com

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