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Full text of the federal DOT standards related to motor carriers including guidance and interpretation. Various example forms & other guidance documents to help motor carriers achieve compliance.
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 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
[9002] 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
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]
Regulatory guidance on sections of 49 CFR
Regulatory guidance on sections of 49 CFR
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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