Industry Safety
Fleet Safety
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.
trucking industry, trucking safety, truck safety statistics, average total stopping distance, trucking sharing the road, commercial trucking, workplace safety
Basic equipment required on all trailers
Study regarding the highly controversial and multifaceted truck size and weight (TS&W) issue
Lighting, conspicuity requirements for trucks in the USA
DOT Compliance - Truck-Mounted Auxiliary Fuel Tanks [39980] Federal regulations regarding truck-mounted auxiliary fuel tanks
This Handbook is based on the North American Cargo Securement Standard
Supported with real-world video clips (25- to 30-second video clips)
How to comply with FMCSA safety regulations
Insurance policies or surety bonds sufficient to satisfy the minimum public liability requirements
Information on the final rule and educational materials
Do-It-Yourself registration forms and On-Line Filing and Payments System
Provides an overview of the regulations and access to the licensing forms
Provides definitions of trucking terms, legislative acronynms and more
A study to determine the causes of, and contributing factors to, crashes involving commercial motor vehicles
Information regarding the safety of large trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds
Minimum Training Requirements for Longer Combination Vehicle (LCV) Operators and LCV Driver-Instructor Requirements
Trucks that pull several trailers, known as "longer combination vehicles" or LCVs
US DOT resources, information, and applications to assist you in operating safely in the U.S.
Guidelines for local haul, line-haul, terminal clearance, and terminal transfer operations
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
Truck Accident Litigation Tips [35786] Also includes some truck accident facts and some common causes for truck accidents
Commercial trucking documents - Bureau of Transportation Statistics library documents
UK: Safety of Loads on Vehicles ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif){kind=small}
[32278] Guidelines for load security that outlines the principles for securing loads
Related Categories & Information
- The Safety Library : Related Categories (15)
Chemical Safety / Tank Safety
EPA requirements for above ground and below ground storage tanks
Fleet Safety / Commercial Drivers
MVRs. FAQ for owner operators. Log books. Driver response time.
Fleet Safety / CSA
US DOT FMCSA Compliance, Safety Accountability (CSA) requirements
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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