Trucking – Counting Credit

Question:
 Does the STA DBE program allow DBE truckers to count leased trucks from DBEs and non-DBE truckers toward the goal appropriately? (49 CFR 26.55(4)(5))
  • Answer:
    • The DBE that leases trucks from another DBE receives credit for the total value of the transportation services the lessee DBE provides on the contract.
    • If the STA adopted the revised trucking counting rule in the June 16, 2003 DBE Program Final Rule, the DBE who leases trucks from a non-DBE is entitled to credit for the total value of transportation services provided by non-DBE lessees not to exceed the value of transportation services provided by DBE-owned trucks on the contract.
    • Additional participation by non-DBE lessees receives credit only for the fee or commission it receives as a result of the lease agreement.
    The appropriate Department Operating Administration must approve this approach.