Brockmeyer v. Stieferman Bros. Van & Storage

CRANE, Judge.

Claimant, David Brockmeyer, was employed by Stieferman Brothers Van & Storage Co. (employer) as a moving van operator. In order to be hired by employer, claimant had to become Department of Transportation (DOT) certified. To become DOT certified claimant had to know and understand the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and comply with those regulations. During the 16 years of his employment, claimant knew that he had to maintain his DOT certification to keep his employment with employer. He knew that the Federal Motor Carrier Regulations and his DOT certification prohibited…