Arizona has developed a DataQ appeal board. John Backowski of Contracted Driver Services, Inc. explained the program which he was instrumental in developing at the ATA Safety & Human Resources Conference.
The panel consists of 4 Highway Patrol officers and 1 industry representative and meets on a weekly basis. Decisions are by majority rule.
Only Arizona violations can be appealed. Moving violations are not subject to appeal. Appeals are only available for Data Q challenges that are closed (“no action taken”).
Since its inception in January, 2011 through August, 2011, of the 83 challenges reviewed, 21 were overturned. This is a 21% reversal rate.
The Arizona system provides a mechanicism for review of Data Q decisions. This is a mechanicism for consideration by other jurisdictions.
Our company was recently given a citation as the carrier on a truck and trailer that do not belong to the City of Fun Carnival, Inc. fleet. Citation #AZ0094004324 Driver name Steve C Goodman #D06478416 owner of said vehicle is RJC Concessions FED #203609828 DOT#1424773
146 Pawnee
Onalaska, Texas 77360
The owner of this equipment is Robert Simard and Goodmans’ boss. He does not put his DOT# on his vehicles, doesnt stop at ports, no logs, etc… He contracts as an independent game operator with City of Fun. Why did
this officer decided it was City of Fun equipment?? B Bullard #5515
We would appreciate having this report/citation removed from our record. Thank you