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Full text of the DOT standards related to motor carriers including guidance and interpretation. Various example forms & other guidance documents to help motor carriers achieve compliance.

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399.207 Truck and Truck-Tractor Access Requirements [5713] Location
Full text of the DOT standards related to truck access requirements

49 CFR Part 1 Final Rule [15606] Location
Full text of the delegation to promulgate safety standards to the Administrator of NHTSA

49 CFR Part 385 Safety Fitness Procedures [15614] Location
Full text of the final rule effective on November 20, 2000

49 CFR Part 385 Safety Fitness Procedures; Safety Fitness Rating Methodology [15618] Location
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] Location
Full text of the final rule effective on 03/17/2000

49 CFR Part 391 Technical Amendments [15616] Location
Full text of the final rule effective on 05/01/2000

49 CFR Parts 350 & 355 Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) [15617] Location
Full text of the final rule effective on 04/21/2000

49 CFR Parts 385 & 390 Commercial Motor Vehicle Marking [15615] Location
Full text of the final rule effective on July 3, 2000

Administrative License Suspension Laws [614] Location
Explanation of administrative license suspension laws (ALS)

Buying, Selling, or Leasing a Vehicle [19576] Location
Overview of laws in the USA that affect vehicle purchases

Canada: Motor Vehicle Safety [17029] Location
Guidance on motor vehicle safety law requirements in Canada

Chart Summary of Vehicle Liabilities [2038] Location
Four common ways your company may be held liable for a vehicle accident

Child Restraint, Belt Laws [621] Location
Information on child restraint and seat belt laws in the 50 states

Commercial Motor Vehicle Marking Final Rule Highlights [15611] Location
Special notes for motor carriers

Definition of Commercial Motor Vehicle [20711] Location
FHWA defintion of what constitutes a Commercial Motor Vehicle

DOT Leasing Regulations [14546] Location
Full text of 49 CFR Ch III Part 376 Lease & Interchange of Vehicles

Driver Safety and Health Rules: The Respective Roles of the FHWA versus OSHA [12260] Location
07/10/1989 - Review of Policy on Section 4(b)(1) of the Act - OSHA interpretation

Federal Motor Carrier & Driver Laws [16155] Location
Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999, TEA-21, hazmat and more

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Rulemakings & Notices [15621] Location
Full text of final rules, proposed rules and notices

Final Rule: Unfit Motor Carriers [15612] Location
FAQ answers common questions about this rule

FMVSS: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards [27619] Location
How to obtain the text of US federal FMVSS Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

FMVSS: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Quick Reference Guide [27620] Location
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] [27617] Location
Guidance in understanding US federal FMVSS Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

Motor Carrier and Driver Laws [9006] Location
Full text of TEA-21, federal hazardous materials transportation law and more

Motor Carrier Reference Materials [14498] Location
Key final rules, proposed rules, agency standards and other agency documents

Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1999 [9002] Location
Full text of the law that amends Title 49 US Code to enhance highway safety

MUTCD: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices [8020] Location
Standards and guides for traffic controls for street & highway construction, maintenance, utility & incident management

Regulation Part 393.13 Trailer Conspicuity Requirements [18613] Location
Provides the full text of the regulation

Regulatory Guidance for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) [9774] Location
Full text of 49 CFR - plus guidance on selected sections of the code

Section 4009 Final Rule: ("Unfit/Unsat") [15613] Location
A helpful background and synopsis of the new rule

Speed [618] Location
Speed limit laws by state

State Alcohol-Related Laws [27253] Location
You can search for laws by state or by law (note: does NOT provide the text of the laws)

State Highway Safety Laws [27609] Location
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] Location
Status of state bills related to topics such as speed laws, teen drivers, air bags, aggressive drivers, elderly, etc.

State Motor Vehicle Safety Laws [17775] Location
Overview of significant state motor vehicle safety laws

State Restrictions on Riding in Cargo Areas of Pickup Trucks [3783] Location
Table outlines state laws

The Motor Carrier Exemption Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) [9662] Location
Fact sheet explains the basics of the FSLA requirements on exemption from overtime

The National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 [12280] Location
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] Location
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] Location
The full text of the portion of the USA Patriot Act that requires background checks on hazmat driver

Volunteer Driver Liability and Immunity [pdf] [30540] Location
Examines state laws and practices related to insurance and liability for volunteer drivers.

What's New Around the Country [3782] Location
Information on changes in federal and state motorist laws




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Fleet / Hazmat
DOT hazardous materials regulations, guides & reference materials

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

Regulations / DOT
Full text of US Department ofTransportation (DOT) laws - plus, state DOT laws

Regulations / Hazmat
Full text of federal haz mat laws, exemptions, interpretations, rulemakings, etc

Alaska Administrative Code: Motor Vehicle [10670] Location
Full text access to motor vehicle rules and regulations in Alaska

Code of Alabama: Title 32. Motor Vehicles and Traffic [7628] Location
Full text of the motor vehicle and traffic laws for the State of Alabama

Agency: Transportation - AHTD Permits - Arkansas [7064] Location
Information about permits from the Arkansas Transportation Department

Agency: Motor Vehicle Department - Arizona [7065] Location
Responsible for the rules and regulation for motor vehicles for the State of Arizona

Agency: California DMV - Department of Motor Vehicles [3275] Location
Home page of the Department of Motor Vehicles for the State of California

Agency: Motor Carrier Services - Colorado [7062] Location
Responsible for rules and regulations related to motor carriers in the State of Colorado

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles - Connecticut [7045] Location
Responsible for motor vehicle rules and regulations in the State of Connecticut

DC-District of Columbia Driver Records [15921] Location
Instructions on how to obtain MVR reports in the District of Columbia

Agency: Office of Highway Safety [7109] Location
Responsible for highway safety in the State of Delaware

Agency: Office of Motor Carrier Compliance - Florida [7061] Location
Information for truckers about requirements in the State of Florida

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Hawaii Administrative Rules - Highways [7060] Location
Full text of transportation rules and regulations for highways for the State of Hawaii

Iowa Code:Title VIII. Subtitle 2 Vehicles & Subtitle 3 Carriers [8399] Location
Full text of the motor vehicle and carrier laws for the State of Iowa

Agency: Division of Motor Vehicles - Idaho [7053] Location
Responsible for motor vehicle regulations in the State of Idaho

Oversize and Overweight Permit Regulations on State Highways - IL [7052] Location
Full text of the Illinois highway regulations related to oversize and overweight permits in Illinois

Permits - Indiana DOT [7050] Location
Motor carrier and highway permits in the State of Indiana

Kansas Statutes: Chapter 8. Automobiles and Other Vehicles [7636] Location
Full text of the motor vehicle laws for the State of Kansas

Agency: Division of Motor Carriers - Kentucky [7049] Location
Responsible for motor carrier regulations in the State of Kentucky

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Massachusetts General Laws: Chapter 90. Motor Vehicles and Aircraft [7639] Location
Full text of motor vehicle and aircraft laws for the State of Massachusetts

Agency: Motor Vehicle Administration - Maryland [5773] Location
Responsible for motor vehicle regulations in the State of Maryland

Agency: Division of Motor Carrier Services - Maine [7047] Location
Responsible for commercial vehicles regulations in the State of Maine

Michigan Administration Rules: Motor Carrier [7656] Location
Full text of motor carrier rules for the State of Michigan

Agency: Commercial Vehicle Operations - Minnesota [5710] Location
Portion of the Minnesota Department of Transportation responsible for motor carrier policies

Statutes: Title XIX. Motor Vehicles, Watercraft & Aviation - Missouri [6908] Location
Full text of the motor vehicles, watercraft & aviation laws for the State of Missouri

Title 63. Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulations - Mississippi [6913] Location
Full text of the motor vehicle and traffic laws for the State of Mississippi

Agency: Motor Carriers Services - Montana [7046] Location
Information for motor carriers about requirements in the State of Montana