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In support of the mission of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to improve truck and bus safety on our nation's highways, on January 1, 2005, the Agency began phasing in the Federal Hazardous Materials Safety Permit Program for intrastate, interstate, and foreign motor carriers...
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is responsible for ensuring full compliance with all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) required of truck, bus and motorcoach companies regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
A cooperative agreement is the legal instrument reflecting a relationship between FMCSA and a recipient whenever: The principal purpose of the relationship is to transfer money, property, services, or anything of value to accomplish a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by...
If you’re responsible for group travel for your organization, safety is, of course, your primary concern. Knowing the Federal requirements for motorcoach safety can help lower risk for your travelers, whether you’re hiring a commercial motorcoach or...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has various informational resources that provide educational and technical assistance to the passenger carrier industry to foster an understanding of applicable regulations and requirements. These online resources are...
Safety Information for Travelers and Trip Planners
On July 6, 2012, President Obama signed into law a new two year transportation reauthorization bill, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act ("MAP-21"; P.L. 112-141). This new law includes many important provisions intended to help the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in...
For nearly 25 years, RWI Racing team owner Rusty Wallace, has delighted fans not only with his hard-nosed and aggressive approach to racing, but also with a personality and charisma that is seemingly unmatched in the sport. When all is said and done, Wallace, a former NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series...