Surge protectors are usually rated in joules, which are a way to measure energy, and in essence, the more joules the better. For computer systems, 1,000 joules or more is recommended. This joule rating gives you a sense of how long the device can protect against surges and spikes.
Most commercial motor vehicles in Wisconsin require a USDOT Number and it must be provided at the time of registration. If you are required to have a USDOT Number, and cannot produce the number for verification, your vehicle registration application will not be processed until a valid number is provided.
Even though they are not permanent or full-time, they still need to be fully qualified in accordance to Part 391 before they can get behind the wheel of your CMV. If you are subject to Part 382, these employees need to be a part of your DOT random alcohol and drug testing program. This means the whole gamut: pre-employment drug screens, DOT drug and alcohol background requirements, issuance of educational materials and your company policy, and placement in your random testing pool. Many carriers keep these employees active rather than consider it a termination of employments. They are considered to be on an extended leave of absence or layoff, and this avoids having to wait on a pre-employment drug screen or create new documents as a rehire in the file.