Safety Management
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Full text of the DOT standards related to truck access requirements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Explanation of administrative license suspension laws (ALS)

Overview of laws in the USA that affect vehicle purchases

Motor vehicle safety law requirements in Canada

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

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

Special notes for motor carriers

Text of FMCSA rules that relate to commercial vehicles

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

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

Text of all federa motor carrier regulations

Full text of final rules, proposed rules and notices

FAQ answers common questions about this rule

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

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

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

Guidance in understanding US federal FMVSS Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

Download the form to apply for US DOT number

Instruction to complete the form to apply for US DOT number

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

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

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

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

Information on changes in federal and state motorist laws, etc

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

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

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

Provides the full text of the regulation

Regulatory guidance on sections of 49 CFR

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

A helpful background and synopsis of the new rule

Speed limit laws by state

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

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

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

Table outlines state laws

Database provides overview of recently enacted state traffic safety laws

Last updated in 2004

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

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

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