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New Entrant Online Training

The New Entrant Online Training course is designed to help users understand the basic requirements and operational responsibilities expected of new carriers who register with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Welcome to the URS! Before You Register...

FMCSA is aware that motor carrier officials and new entrant applicants often receive confusing or misleading solicitations from service providers or third party administrators by telephone, e-mail, text and US Mail.  These businesses are able to get your company’s information because when...

2013 Large Trucks Traffic Safety Facts (DOT HS 812 150)

2013 Large Trucks Traffic Safety Facts (DOT HS 812 150).  In 2013, there were 3,964 people killed and an estimated 95,000 people injured in crashes involving large trucks. In the United States, an estimated 342,000 large trucks were involved in police-reported traffic crashes during 2013....

Logbook Examples PowerPoint

This set of logbook examples help explain the various provisions of the Hours-of-Service rules.  (The two restart provisions that are currently suspended are not included in this set.  These are the requirements for two 1-5 a.m. off-duty periods and the limitation on restart use...