Motor Carrier laws that have been in the books since 1989 are just now being enforced with area limousine services, forcing some to shut their doors.
"We knew nothing about it, as far as I know, no limousine company was told anything about it," said owner of Moonlight Limousines Dave Zentgraf. Area limousine services were told in mid-December, 2011, that they had to get up to code or face a fine or possibly be shut down.
"You have to have a motor carrier number, a USDOT number, a TXDOT number, and then to get the rest of the way compliant with the 5 million dollars insurance," said Prime Time owner Michael Kephart. That new liability insurance will bring his cost up an estimated $2,000 a year, and he also had to have all of his drivers CDL certified, and drug and alcohol tested.
Overall, the process cost Prime Time about $3,500-5,000. Zentgraf said the process is just too much for his small business, so he is selling his limos and closing down.
Sgt. Wilson with the Dept. of Public Safety said, while the laws have been in place for more than 20 years, they simply "fell through the cracks" locally. He said most area limo companies have been "voluntarily compliant."
Friday, May 17 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:38:58 GMT
The city of Burkburnett will propose changes for water conservation on Monday, including a water usage surcharge and changes to stage three drought restrictions.
The city of Burkburnett will propose changes for water conservation on Monday, including a water usage surcharge and changes to stage three drought restrictions.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:58 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:58:51 GMT
The Children's Aid Society of West Texas Inc. is having their 10th Annual Fundraiser Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Outskirts, 5029 Jacksboro Highway.
The Children's Aid Society of West Texas Inc. is having their 10th Annual Fundraiser Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Outskirts, 5029 Jacksboro Highway.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:39:37 GMT
By 2020, half of all Americans over age 50 are expected to have low bone density or osteoporosis, and 1 in 2 women (that's 50%) of women over 50 will break a bone due to this disease.
By 2020, half of all Americans over age 50 are expected to have low bone density or osteoporosis, and 1 in 2 women of women over 50 will break a bone due to this disease.