Section R909-19-8 - Required Tow Truck Operator Certification(1) Effective July 1, 2004, tow truck operators will be tested and certified in accordance with Towing and Recovery Association of America Inc (TRAA) standards and carry evidence of certification for the appropriate level of vehicle they are operating. These standards of conduct and proficiency may be tested and certified through an accepted program approved by the Department.(3) Tow truck motor carriers shall ensure that tow truck operators:(a) are properly trained and certified to operate tow truck equipment;(b) are licensed, as required under Sections 53-3-101 through 53-3-909 Uniform Driver License Act;(c) are complying with the requirements under Sections 41-6a-1406 and 72-9-603;(d) have cleared the criminal background check required in Subsections 72-9-602(2) and (3). In addition, if a tow truck operator has not cleared the criminal background check required in Subsections 72-9-602(2) and (3), then the tow truck motor carrier must notify the Department of a tow truck operator who is not in compliance with Subsection 72-9-602(3) within two business days of obtaining knowledge from the Bureau of Criminal Identification.(e) obtain and maintain a valid medical examiner's certificate under 49 CFR Sec 391.45.Utah Admin. Code R909-19-8
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-4 , effective 1/21/2016Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-4, effective 1/24/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-5, effective 2/7/2019Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-02, effective 12/31/2019Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-23, effective 11/12/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-20, effective 10/10/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-03, effective 1/23/2024Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-21, effective 10/22/2024