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How to Comment on FMCSA Rulemakings

How do I comment on a rulemaking?

You may comment on rulemakings published by any modal administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation either electronically or in writing. Submit written, signed comments to the docket number appearing in the heading of the rulemaking to Docket...

Field Offices

The field organizations deliver program services to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) partners and customers. This organization consists of Field Operations, Service center and State-level motor carrier division offices.

These offices are here to answer your...

Staff Manuals

FMCSA intends for this category to include appropriate staff manuals and instructions to staff affecting the public. Many FMCSA policies affect the public, and often, instructions to staff that dictate a specific approach to the implementation of those policies, also affect the public. FMCSA...

Do I Need a USDOT Number?

Companies that operate commercial vehicles transporting passengers or hauling cargo in interstate commerce must be registered with the FMCSA and must have a USDOT Number. Also, commercial intrastate hazardous materials carriers who haul quantities requiring a safety permit must register for a...

FOIA Electronic Reading Room

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requires agencies to make various types of records available for public inspection in electronic form. These records consist of: (1) "final opinions [and] . . . orders" rendered in the adjudication of administrative cases; (2) specific agency policy...

Specific Agency Policy Statements

Part 396: Signature Requirement on Driver Vehicle Inspections; (PDF) Policy Interpretation of Section 4306; (PDF) Part 325: Compliance with Interstate Motor Carrier Noise Emission Standards Part 350: Commercial Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program Part 365: Governing Applications for...