MCSAP Formula WG Summary Notes October 19-20, 2016
MCSAP Formula Working Group Summary Notes October 19-20, 2016
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FMCSA Sets Schedule for Safety Fitness Determination - Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
On January 21, 2016, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to update its present Safety Fitness Determination (SFD) methodology and enhance the Agency’s ability to identify non-compliant motor carriers. The NPRM public...
FMCSA Issues Guidance to Organizations and Businesses Transporting Passengers to Clarify Existing Federal Regulations
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today issued guidance to organizations and businesses that transport passengers in interstate commerce, clarifying existing FMCSA regulations and requirements that have been changed over the years...
Passenger Carrier Guidance Fact Sheet
Understanding Commercial RegulationsSeveral factors go into determining the Federal regulations that apply to passenger carriers.
Two key factors that determine whether passenger carriers are subject to commercial regulations are interstate commerce and for-hire transportation....
Multi-Modal Passenger Transportation
Tips for Buses and Vans That Transport Passengers to and From Airports, Train Stations, and Ship PortsWhat Determines Whether Passenger Transportation is Regulated?Generally, Federal safety regulations apply when you operate a “commercial motor vehicle” in interstate commerce. To determine...
Hotel-Related Transportation
Tips for Hotels Operating Vans and Vehicles to Transport Customers to Airports and Other DestinationsMany hotels provide van and bus service for hotel guests between the hotel and airports and surrounding businesses. See the Tip Sheet on Multi-Modal Passenger Transportation for airport related...
Faith Based Organization-Related Transportation
Tips for Vans, Buses, and Vehicles Used by Faith-Based OrganizationsMany faith-based organizations such as churches own vans and/or buses of various sizes. Several criteria determine whether a van or bus used to transport passengers is subject to commercial or safety regulations.
What...Employer-Related Transportation
Tips for Vans and Buses Used by EmployersSome employers may use company vans and buses to transport their employees to work sites. Several criteria determine whether a van or bus used to transport employees is subject to commercial and/or safety regulations.
What Determines If a Passenger...Understanding Passenger Carrier Regulations
Does your organization or business transport people by bus, van or limousine?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) constructed this online resource page to help advise organizations and businesses that may provide interstate passenger transportation...