Use the Motor Carrier Safety Planner

This online guide provides simple explanations and resources to help companies that operate commercial motor vehicles (CMV) and drivers understand and comply with federal safety regulations. View video tutorials on using the planner, use bookmarks to track information, or download, print, and email helpful content.

Planificador de seguridad para autotransportistas (español)

Access the Motor Carrier Safety Planner (Spanish Version)

Explore Careers at FMCSA

FMCSA offers career opportunities across the country and at every experience level. See why FMCSA is a great place for a career by exploring our culture and job opportunities. Learn about positions for students and recent grads, get application tips, and much more. 

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Don’t miss important CMV safety and regulatory information! Sign up to receive email notifications on the topics of your choice, from what’s new at FMCSA, to research and technology, rules and regulations, and more. 

Learn How FMCSA Supports Women in the Trucking Industry

The Women of Trucking Advisory Board (WOTAB) supports women in trucking. WOTAB’s work will expand scholarship opportunities and enhance trucking training, mentorship, education, and outreach programs for women. 

Locate FMCSA Notices and Rulemaking Documents

FMCSA provides easy-to-use tools to access FMCSA rules, proposed rules, and notices on the Federal Register website. You can search by keyword, document type, topic, and subject or browse a chronological list. 

Understand the Safety Measurement System (SMS)

The SMS website is a one-stop shop for motor carrier safety data. Access information on licensing and insurance status, safety ratings, and inspection and crash data, along with public Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) data. 

Learn About Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)

Find information and resources for drivers, motor carriers, ELD providers, and enforcement partners. Learn how to comply with ELD rule requirements, test and register an ELD, view the current list of registered ELDs, and more. Enforcement partners may view training materials on ELD exemptions, reviewing HOS data, and more. 

Learn About Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT)

ELDT regulations establish training requirements to obtain a first-time Class A or Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL), upgrade an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL, or get a first-time school bus (S), passenger (P), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement. 

Check for Drug & Alcohol Violations

The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a secure online database for commercial driver drug and alcohol program violations. It includes drivers with commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and commercial learner’s permits (CLPs) who have violated FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol use and testing regulations. Registered drivers can access their own records at no cost.

See Some of the Most Common Violations Associated with Driving a CMV

View the current list in FMCSA’s Motor Carrier Safety Planner that shows some of the most common violations associated with driving a CMV. 

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