Safety
Fleet
Trucking
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
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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
The biggest cause of falls from a vehicle is driver error and failure to follow the 3 point rule
Results of a comprehensive examination of issues surrounding current Federal TS&W) limits and potential changes
Commercial trucking documents - Bureau of Transportation Statistics library documents
Related Categories & Information
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Environment / Tanks
EPA requirements for above ground and below ground storage tanks
Fleet / Accidents
Accident investigation & reconstruction, preventability, trailer underride, etc.
Fleet / Carrier Info
Databases & guides on carrier safety records - info on truck weight enforcement
Fleet / Drivers
MVRs. FAQ for owner operators. Log books. Driver response time.
Fleet / Fatigue
The effects of fatigue on drivers
Fleet / Inspections
Procedures for inspecting trucks, buses, cargo tanks, etc. Pre-trip inspections.
Fleet / Maintenance
Guidance & checklists for vehicle preventive maintenance procedures
Fleet / Medical Exams
Guidelines on DOT medical exam requirements
Fleet / MVR
Guidance on driver selection criteria, what to look for in an MVR
Fleet / Safety Programs
Articles, topics and tips related to fleet safety programs
Fleet / Statistics
Statistics on highway safety, fatalities, blood alcohol levels, DUI costs, etc.
Fleet / Substance Abuse
Guidance on DOT requirements for mandatory commercial driver drug testing
Fleet / Trailers
Trailer conspicuity and other requirements
Fleet / Training
Study guide for student drivers, driving tests, model curriculum
Legal / Transportation Law
Case developments, articles, resources related to transportation law
Risk Mgt / Cargo
Transit cargo risk management and audit techniques
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