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DOT standards related to motor carriers including guidance and interpretation. Various example forms & other guidance documents to help motor carriers achieve compliance.

48 Resources
399.207 Truck and Truck-Tractor Access Requirements [5713] ?

Full text of the DOT standards related to truck access requirements

49 CFR Part 1 Final Rule [15606] ?

Full text of the delegation to promulgate safety standards to the Administrator of NHTSA

49 CFR Part 385 Safety Fitness Procedures [15614] ?

Full text of the final rule effective on November 20, 2000

49 CFR Part 385 Safety Fitness Procedures; Safety Fitness Rating Methodology [15618] ?

Full text of the final rule effective on 03/07/2000

49 CFR Part 386 Rules of Practice for Motor Carrier Proceedings; Violations of C [15619] ?

Full text of the final rule effective on 03/17/2000

49 CFR Part 391 Technical Amendments [15616] ?

Full text of the final rule effective on 05/01/2000

49 CFR Parts 350 & 355 Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) [15617] ?

Full text of the final rule effective on 04/21/2000

49 CFR Parts 385 & 390 Commercial Motor Vehicle Marking [15615] ?

Full text of the final rule effective on July 3, 2000

Administrative License Suspension Laws [614] ?

Explanation of administrative license suspension laws (ALS)

Updated Buying, Selling, or Leasing a Vehicle [pdf] [19576] ?

Overview of laws in the USA that affect vehicle purchases

Canada: Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations [17029] ?

Motor vehicle safety law requirements in Canada

Chart Summary of Vehicle Liabilities [2038] ?

Four common ways your company may be held liable for a vehicle accident

Child Restraint, Belt Laws [621] ?

Information on child restraint and seat belt laws in the 50 states

Commercial Motor Vehicle Marking Final Rule Highlights [15611] ?

Special notes for motor carriers

Commercial Motor Vehicle-Related DOT Regulations [20711] ?

Text of FMCSA rules that relate to commercial vehicles

DOT Leasing Regulations [pdf] [14546] ?

Full text of 49 CFR Ch III Part 376 Lease & Interchange of Vehicles

Driver Safety and Health Rules: The Respective Roles of the FHWA versus OSHA [12260] ?

07/10/1989 - Review of Policy on Section 4(b)(1) of the Act - OSHA interpretation

Federal Motor Carrier & Driver Laws [16155] ?

Text of all federa motor carrier regulations

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Rulemakings & Notices [15621] ?

Full text of final rules, proposed rules and notices

Final Rule: Unfit Motor Carriers [15612] ?

FAQ answers common questions about this rule

FLSA Motor Carrier Exemption [pdf] [9662] ?

The Motor Carrier Exemption Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

FMVSS: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards [27619] ?

How to obtain the text of US federal FMVSS Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

FMVSS: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Quick Reference Guide [27620] ?

Provides a list of US federal FMVSS Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (does not provide the text of the standards)

FMVSS: Mini-Guide to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Related Regulations [pdf] [27617] ?

Guidance in understanding US federal FMVSS Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

New MCS150 - Motor Carrier Identification Report [40025] ?

Download the form to apply for US DOT number

New MCS150 - Motor Carrier Identification Report Instructions [pdf] [40026] ?

Instruction to complete the form to apply for US DOT number

New MCS150 Form Filing [40027] ?

FMCSA requires a “Biennial” update of your company’s information at least once every two years

Motor Carrier and Driver Laws [9006] ?

Full text of TEA-21, federal hazardous materials transportation law and more

Motor Carrier Reference Materials [14498] ?

Key final rules, proposed rules, agency standards and other agency documents

Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1999 [pdf] [9002] ?

Full text of the law that amends Title 49 US Code to enhance highway safety

Motorists: What's New Around the Country [3782] ?

Information on changes in federal and state motorist laws, etc

MUTCD: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices [8020] ?

Standards and guides for traffic controls for street & highway construction, maintenance, utility & incident management

New NMVTIS - National Motor Vehicle Title Information System [40034] ?

A national information system enabling states and others to access automobile titling information

New NMVTIS - Reporting Requirements [40035] ?

Policy clarifications for reporting by towing operators/companies, shredders and insurance carrier reporting

Regulation Part 393.13 Trailer Conspicuity Requirements [18613] ?

Provides the full text of the regulation

Seat Belt Laws [377] ?

Seat belt laws are divided into two categories: primary and secondary

Section 4009 Final Rule: ("Unfit/Unsat") [15613] ?

A helpful background and synopsis of the new rule

Speed [618] ?

Speed limit laws by state

State Alcohol-Related Laws [27253] ?

Overview - does not provide the text of each state's law

State Highway Safety Laws [27609] ?

The following charts depict the current status of state laws for cell phones, older drivers, seat belts and more

State Highway Safety Legislative Tracking Database [27252] ?

Status of state bills related to topics such as speed laws, teen drivers, air bags, aggressive drivers, elderly, etc.

State Traffic Safety Legislation [17775] ?

Database provides overview of recently enacted state traffic safety laws

New State Vehicle Emission Testing Requirements [40038] ?

Last updated in 2004

The National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 [12280] ?

Full text of the act to provide for the designation of the National Highway System & other purposes

US Code Title 49 Subtitle VI Part B Chapter 313 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators [19636] ?

Text of the federal law which gave rise to the CDL Commercial Drivers License program

USA Patriot Act Section 1012 Limitation of Issuance of Hazmat Licenses [20593] ?

The full text of the portion of the USA Patriot Act that requires background checks on hazmat driver


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