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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.
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399.207 Truck and Truck-Tractor Access Requirements [5713]
Full text of the DOT standards related to truck access requirements
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
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
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
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
Full text of the final rule effective on 03/17/2000
49 CFR Parts 350 & 355 Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) [15617]
Full text of the final rule effective on 04/21/2000
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
Full text of the final rule effective on July 3, 2000
Administrative License Suspension Laws [614]
Explanation of administrative license suspension laws (ALS)
Explanation of administrative license suspension laws (ALS)
Buying, Selling, or Leasing a Vehicle [19576]
Overview of laws in the USA that affect vehicle purchases
Overview of laws in the USA that affect vehicle purchases
Chart Summary of Vehicle Liabilities [2038]
Four common ways your company may be held liable for a vehicle accident
Four common ways your company may be held liable for a vehicle accident
Definition of Commercial Motor Vehicle [20711]
FHWA defintion of what constitutes a Commercial Motor Vehicle
FHWA defintion of what constitutes a Commercial Motor Vehicle
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
07/10/1989 - Review of Policy on Section 4(b)(1) of the Act - OSHA interpretation
Federal Motor Carrier & Driver Laws [16155]
Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999, TEA-21, hazmat and more
Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999, TEA-21, hazmat and more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Rulemakings & Notices [15621]
Full text of final rules, proposed rules and notices
Full text of final rules, proposed rules and notices
FMVSS: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards [27619]
How to obtain the text of US federal FMVSS Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
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)
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]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
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Guidance in understanding US federal FMVSS Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
[27617] Guidance in understanding US federal FMVSS Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
Motor Carrier and Driver Laws [9006]
Full text of TEA-21, federal hazardous materials transportation law and more
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
Key final rules, proposed rules, agency standards and other agency documents
Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1999 [9002]
Full text of the law that amends Title 49 US Code to enhance highway safety
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
Standards and guides for traffic controls for street & highway construction, maintenance, utility & incident management
Regulation Part 393.13 Trailer Conspicuity Requirements [18613]
Provides the full text of the regulation
Provides the full text of the regulation
Regulatory Guidance for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) [9774]
Full text of 49 CFR - plus guidance on selected sections of the code
Full text of 49 CFR - plus guidance on selected sections of the code
State Alcohol-Related Laws [27253]
You can search for laws by state or by law (note: does NOT provide the text of the laws)
You can search for laws by state or by law (note: does NOT provide the text of the laws)
State Highway Safety Laws [27609]
The following charts depict the current status of state laws for cell phones, older drivers, seat belts and more
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.
Status of state bills related to topics such as speed laws, teen drivers, air bags, aggressive drivers, elderly, etc.
The Motor Carrier Exemption Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) [9662]
Fact sheet explains the basics of the FSLA requirements on exemption from overtime
Fact sheet explains the basics of the FSLA requirements on exemption from overtime
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
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
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
The full text of the portion of the USA Patriot Act that requires background checks on hazmat driver
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DOT hazardous materials regulations, guides & reference materials
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Procedures for inspecting trucks, buses, cargo tanks, etc. Pre-trip inspections.
US Laws / DOT Laws
Full text of US Department ofTransportation (DOT) laws - plus, state DOT laws
US Laws / Hazmat Rules
Full text of federal haz mat laws, exemptions, interpretations, rulemakings, etc
Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles - Alaska [7071]
Responsible for drivers and motor vehicle regulations in the State of Alaska
Responsible for drivers and motor vehicle regulations in the State of Alaska
Code of Alabama: Title 32. Motor Vehicles and Traffic [7628]
Full text of the motor vehicle and traffic laws for the State of Alabama
Full text of the motor vehicle and traffic laws for the State of Alabama
Agency: Transportation - AHTD Permits - Arkansas [7064]
Information about permits from the Arkansas Transportation Department
Information about permits from the Arkansas Transportation Department
Agency: Motor Vehicle Department - Arizona [7065]
Responsible for the rules and regulation for motor vehicles for the State of Arizona
Responsible for the rules and regulation for motor vehicles for the State of Arizona
Agency: California DMV - Department of Motor Vehicles [3275]
Home page of the Department of Motor Vehicles for the State of California
Home page of the Department of Motor Vehicles for the State of California
Agency: Motor Carrier Services - Colorado [7062]
Responsible for rules and regulations related to motor carriers in the State of Colorado
Responsible for rules and regulations related to motor carriers in the State of Colorado
Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles - Connecticut [7045]
Responsible for motor vehicle rules and regulations in the State of Connecticut
Responsible for motor vehicle rules and regulations in the State of Connecticut
DC-District of Columbia Driver Records [15921]
Instructions on how to obtain MVR reports in the District of Columbia
Instructions on how to obtain MVR reports in the District of Columbia
Agency: Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles [13063]
Responsible for motor vehicle regulations in the State of Delaware
Responsible for motor vehicle regulations in the State of Delaware
Agency: Office of Motor Carrier Compliance - Florida [7061]
Information for truckers about requirements in the State of Florida
Information for truckers about requirements in the State of Florida
Hawaii Administrative Rules - Highways [7060]
Full text of transportation rules and regulations for highways for the State of Hawaii
Full text of transportation rules and regulations for highways for the State of Hawaii
Iowa Code:Title VIII. Subtitle 2 Vehicles & Subtitle 3 Carriers [8399]
Full text of the motor vehicle and carrier laws for the State of Iowa
Full text of the motor vehicle and carrier laws for the State of Iowa
Agency: Division of Motor Vehicles - Idaho [7053]
Responsible for motor vehicle regulations in the State of Idaho
Responsible for motor vehicle regulations in the State of Idaho
Oversize and Overweight Permit Regulations on State Highways - IL [7052]
Full text of the Illinois highway regulations related to oversize and overweight permits in Illinois
Full text of the Illinois highway regulations related to oversize and overweight permits in Illinois
Kansas Statutes: Chapter 8. Automobiles and Other Vehicles [7636]
Full text of the motor vehicle laws for the State of Kansas
Full text of the motor vehicle laws for the State of Kansas
Agency: Division of Motor Carriers - Kentucky [7049]
Responsible for motor carrier regulations in the State of Kentucky
Responsible for motor carrier regulations in the State of Kentucky
Massachusetts General Laws: Chapter 90. Motor Vehicles and Aircraft [7639]
Full text of motor vehicle and aircraft laws for the State of Massachusetts
Full text of motor vehicle and aircraft laws for the State of Massachusetts
Agency: Motor Vehicle Administration - Maryland [5773]
Responsible for motor vehicle regulations in the State of Maryland
Responsible for motor vehicle regulations in the State of Maryland
Agency: Division of Motor Carrier Services - Maine [7047]
Responsible for commercial vehicles regulations in the State of Maine
Responsible for commercial vehicles regulations in the State of Maine
Michigan Administration Rules: Motor Carrier [7656]
Full text of motor carrier rules for the State of Michigan
Full text of motor carrier rules for the State of Michigan
Agency: Commercial Vehicle Operations - Minnesota [5710]
Portion of the Minnesota Department of Transportation responsible for motor carrier policies
Portion of the Minnesota Department of Transportation responsible for motor carrier policies
Statutes: Title XIX. Motor Vehicles, Watercraft & Aviation - Missouri [6908]
Full text of the motor vehicles, watercraft & aviation laws for the State of Missouri
Full text of the motor vehicles, watercraft & aviation laws for the State of Missouri
Title 63. Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulations - Mississippi [6913]
Full text of the motor vehicle and traffic laws for the State of Mississippi
Full text of the motor vehicle and traffic laws for the State of Mississippi
Agency: Motor Carriers Services - Montana [7046]
Information for motor carriers about requirements in the State of Montana
Information for motor carriers about requirements in the State of Montana
Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles - North Carolina [7038]
Information related to motor vehicle requirements in the State of North Carolina
Information related to motor vehicle requirements in the State of North Carolina
Agency: Motor Carrier Services - Nebraska [7041]
Information for interstate motor carriers about Nebraska regulations
Information for interstate motor carriers about Nebraska regulations
Statutes: Title 21. Motor Vehicle - New Hampshire Revised Statutes [7077]
Full text access to the motor vehicle laws for the State of New Hampshire
Full text access to the motor vehicle laws for the State of New Hampshire
New Jersey Statutes: Title 39. Motor Vehicles & Traffic Regulations [7682]
Full text of the motor vehicle and traffic laws for the State of New Jersey
Full text of the motor vehicle and traffic laws for the State of New Jersey
Agency: Motor Vehicle Division - New Mexico [3377]
Agency responsible for motor vehicle and driver licensing in the State of NM
Agency responsible for motor vehicle and driver licensing in the State of NM
NAC-706 Regulations and Licensing of Motor Carriers - Nevada [6929]
Full text of the regulations and licensing of motor carriers in Nevada
Full text of the regulations and licensing of motor carriers in Nevada
Ohio Administrative Code - 4501:1 Bureau of Motor Vehicles [6942]
Full text of the motor vehicle regulations for the State of Ohio
Full text of the motor vehicle regulations for the State of Ohio
Oklahoma Statutes Title 47 Motor Vehicles [8417]
Full text of the motor vehicle laws for the State of Oklahoma
Full text of the motor vehicle laws for the State of Oklahoma
Agency: Motor Carrier Transportation Branch - Oregon [7036]
Office responsible for motor carrier rules and regulations in the State of Oregon
Office responsible for motor carrier rules and regulations in the State of Oregon
Agency: Driver & Vehicle Services - Pennsylvania [6843]
Department of Motor Vehicles for the State of Pennsylvania
Department of Motor Vehicles for the State of Pennsylvania
Statutes: Title 31. Motor and Other Vehicles - Rhode Island [6961]
Full text of commercial carrier and public utility laws for the State of Rhode Island
Full text of commercial carrier and public utility laws for the State of Rhode Island
Statutes: Title 56.Motor Vehicles - South Carolina [6964]
Full text of the motor vehicle laws for the State of South Carolina
Full text of the motor vehicle laws for the State of South Carolina
South Dakota Administrative Rules - Motor Vehicles [6971]
Full text of the state rules and regulations for motor vehicles in the State of South Dakota
Full text of the state rules and regulations for motor vehicles in the State of South Dakota
Tennessee Code Title 55. Motor and Other Vehicles [6974]
Full text of the motor vehicle laws for the State of Tennessee
Full text of the motor vehicle laws for the State of Tennessee
Agency: TxDOT's Traffic Operations Division [7027]
Information on the Highway Safety Program in the State of Texas
Information on the Highway Safety Program in the State of Texas
Agency: Motor Carriers Services - Utah [7026]
Office responsible for motor carrier rules and regulations in the State of Utah
Office responsible for motor carrier rules and regulations in the State of Utah
Department of Motor Vehicles Agency 20 - Virginia Administrative Code [7003]
Full text of the motor vehicle dept. rules and regulations for the State of Virginia
Full text of the motor vehicle dept. rules and regulations for the State of Virginia
Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles - Vermont [6836]
State agency responsible for motor vehicle rules and regulations in the state of Vermont
State agency responsible for motor vehicle rules and regulations in the state of Vermont
Agency: Commercial Vehicle Services - Washington [7023]
Agency responsible for motor carrier rules and regulations in the State of Washington
Agency responsible for motor carrier rules and regulations in the State of Washington
Agency: WisDOT Motor Carrier Services [7024]
Responsible for motor carrier rules and regulations in the State of Washington
Responsible for motor carrier rules and regulations in the State of Washington
Agency: West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles [7021]
Agency responsible for motor vehicle rules and regulations in the State of West Virginia
Agency responsible for motor vehicle rules and regulations in the State of West Virginia
Agency: WYDOT Driver Services Section [7022]
Agency responsible for motor vehicle rules and regulations in the State of Wyoming
Agency responsible for motor vehicle rules and regulations in the State of Wyoming
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