| GCat | Industry Safety |
| MCat | Fleet Safety |
| SCat | Trucking Safety |
Fact sheets about the trucking industry & trucking safety, including information on basic industry facts, safety statistics, a truck's average total stopping distance, etc. Manual on the realities and limitations of trucking. Alternative fuels.
Canada: Federal Lighting Equipment Location Requirements [26535] 
Basic equipment required on all trailers
Cargo Securement: Protection Against Shifting & Falling Cargo [26214]
Text of Federal Register 9/27/02 49 CFR Parts 392 and 393 (pdf)
Text of Federal Register 9/27/02 49 CFR Parts 392 and 393 (pdf)
Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight (CTS&W) Study [14817]
Study regarding the highly controversial and multifaceted truck size and weight (TS&W) issue
Study regarding the highly controversial and multifaceted truck size and weight (TS&W) issue
Driving Tips for Commerical Motor Vehicles [35807]
Supported with real-world video clips (25- to 30-second video clips)
Supported with real-world video clips (25- to 30-second video clips)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Telephone Numbers [35812]
To report complaints, obtain licensing information, insurance information, safety ratings and more
To report complaints, obtain licensing information, insurance information, safety ratings and more
FMCSA Program Measures [14802]
Data on compliance reviews, roadside inspections, traffic enforcements
Data on compliance reviews, roadside inspections, traffic enforcements
FMCSA Regulations on Financial Responsibility [35817]
Insurance policies or surety bonds sufficient to satisfy the minimum public liability requirements
Insurance policies or surety bonds sufficient to satisfy the minimum public liability requirements
Forms: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [9001]
Do-It-Yourself registration forms and On-Line Filing and Payments System
Do-It-Yourself registration forms and On-Line Filing and Payments System
Forms: Motor Carrier Licensing [5834]
Provides an overview of the regulations and access to the licensing forms
Provides an overview of the regulations and access to the licensing forms
Glossary of Truck Terms [5681]
Provides definitions of trucking terms, legislative acronynms and more
Provides definitions of trucking terms, legislative acronynms and more
Large Truck Crash Causation Study [28867]
A study to determine the causes of, and contributing factors to, crashes involving commercial motor vehicles
A study to determine the causes of, and contributing factors to, crashes involving commercial motor vehicles
Large Trucks Q&A and Fatality Facts [650]
Information regarding the safety of large trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds
Information regarding the safety of large trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds
LCV (Longer Combination Vehicle) Training Regulation [35808]
Minimum Training Requirements for Longer Combination Vehicle (LCV) Operators and LCV Driver-Instructor Requirements
Minimum Training Requirements for Longer Combination Vehicle (LCV) Operators and LCV Driver-Instructor Requirements
Longer Combination Vehicle Safety Data Collection [19494]
Trucks that pull several trailers, known as "longer combination vehicles" or LCVs
Trucks that pull several trailers, known as "longer combination vehicles" or LCVs
Mexican Motor Carriers Operating in the USA [35809]
US DOT resources, information, and applications to assist you in operating safely in the U.S.
US DOT resources, information, and applications to assist you in operating safely in the U.S.
Motor Transport [14088]
Guidelines for local haul, line-haul, terminal clearance, and terminal transfer operations
Guidelines for local haul, line-haul, terminal clearance, and terminal transfer operations
The Three-Point Rule [18794]
The biggest cause of falls from a vehicle is driver error and failure to follow the 3 point rule
The biggest cause of falls from a vehicle is driver error and failure to follow the 3 point rule
Traffic Size & Weight Study [14823]
Results of a comprehensive examination of issues surrounding current Federal TS&W) limits and potential changes
Results of a comprehensive examination of issues surrounding current Federal TS&W) limits and potential changes
Truck Accident Legal Definitions [35788]
Some common legal definitions that relate to truck accidents
Some common legal definitions that relate to truck accidents
Truck Accident Litigation Tips [35786]
Also includes some truck accident facts and some common causes for truck accidents
Also includes some truck accident facts and some common causes for truck accidents
Trucking Industry Safety Research [10062]
Commercial trucking documents - Bureau of Transportation Statistics library documents
Commercial trucking documents - Bureau of Transportation Statistics library documents
UK: Safety of Loads on Vehicles ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
[32278]
Guidelines for load security that outlines the principles for securing loads
[32278] Guidelines for load security that outlines the principles for securing loads
US Federal Truck Lighting & Reflective Device Requirements [26536]
Lighting, conspicuity requirements for trucks in the USA
Lighting, conspicuity requirements for trucks in the USA
VIN Decoder for Commercial Motor Vehicles [35815]
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) decoder for Commercial Motor Vehicles – for GVWR
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) decoder for Commercial Motor Vehicles – for GVWR
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Chemical Safety / Tank Safety
EPA requirements for above ground and below ground storage tanks
Fleet Safety / Commercial Carriers
Databases & guides on carrier safety records - info on truck weight enforcement
Fleet Safety / Commercial Drivers
MVRs. FAQ for owner operators. Log books. Driver response time.
Fleet Safety / Driver Drug Testing
Guidance on DOT requirements for mandatory commercial driver drug testing
Fleet Safety / Driver Fatigue
The effects of fatigue on drivers
Fleet Safety / Driver Medical Fitness
Guidelines on DOT medical exam requirements
Fleet Safety / Driver MVR
Guidance on driver selection criteria, what to look for in an MVR
Fleet Safety / Trailer Safety
Trailer conspicuity and other requirements
Fleet Safety / Vehicle Accidents
Accident investigation & reconstruction, preventability, trailer underride, etc.
Fleet Safety / Vehicle Inspections
Procedures for inspecting trucks, buses, cargo tanks, etc. Pre-trip inspections.
Fleet Safety / Vehicle Maintenance
Guidance & checklists for vehicle preventive maintenance procedures
Fleet Safety / Vehicle Safety Programs
Articles, topics and tips related to fleet safety programs
Insurance Loss Control / Cargo Insurance
Transit cargo risk management and audit techniques
Safety Training / Fleet Training
Study guide for student drivers, driving tests, model curriculum
Statistics / Highway Safety Data
Statistics on highway safety, fatalities, blood alcohol levels, DUI costs, etc.
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