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Driver DWI

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) & Driving Under the Influence (DUI) references

Updated Impaired Driving Guidebook [14554] ?

Impaired driving continues to be one of North America 's greatest and most persistent threats to public safety

Driver Fatigue

The effects of fatigue on drivers

New Ergonomic Tips for Drivers [pdf] [39978] ?

A checklist to assist drivers avoid body stress and fatigue

Driver MVR

Guidance on driver selection criteria, what to look for in an MVR

Updated Standards for Authorized Drivers [pdf] [19369] ?

Full text of a policy that outlines acceptable driving records for drivers

Fleet Policies

Sample fleet-related company policies - vehicle use, drivers, seat belts, etc.

Updated Business Use of Vehicles [pdf] [23499] ?

Fleet management policies in use at a major university

Hazmat Transport

DOT hazardous materials regulations, guides & reference materials

Updated HazMat Transportation Safety Policy and Procedures [19413] ?

Example of a policy for hazardous materials transportation safety

Motor Vehicle Laws

Full text of the DOT motor vehicle laws for the states & federal government-USA

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

Overview of laws in the USA that affect vehicle purchases

Traffic Research

Traffic safety research reports

Updated NTSB Highway Safety Studies [2104] ?

National Transportation Safety Board Research on highway safety

Trailer Safety

Trailer conspicuity and other requirements

Updated Safe Driving for Horse Trailers [35791] ?

Tips for hauling horses

Trucking Safety

Safety and the trucking industry

New Corrosion Impacts on Trucking [pdf] [39982] ?

Dealing with road salt and corrosion

New DOT Compliance - Truck-Mounted Auxiliary Fuel Tanks [39980] ?

Federal regulations regarding truck-mounted auxiliary fuel tanks

New DOT Compliance Answers [39979] ?

Answers to common questions

Updated UK: Safety of Loads on Vehicles [pdf] [32278] ?

Guidelines for load security that outlines the principles for securing loads

Vehicle Accidents

Accident investigation & reconstruction, preventability, trailer underride, etc.

Updated NTSB Highway Accident Reports [3151] ?

National Transportation Safety Board highway accident reports

Vehicle Inspections

Procedures for inspecting trucks, buses, cargo tanks, etc. Pre-trip inspections.

New CMV Inspection Procedures [39981] ?

North American Standard inspection procedures for commercial vehicles including hazmat






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