Visor Cards for Law Enforcement

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) State Safety Data Quality (SSDQ) Program created five quick-reference visor identification cards for use by law enforcement officers. The cards are laminated and may be placed in the law enforcement vehicle sun visor. These cards are...

Legal Notice for Motorcoach Operations

In order to ensure your safety, motorcoach companies must comply with ALL applicable Federal regulations. Failure to comply with applicable regulations can result in civil or criminal penalties.

In order to ensure your safety, motorcoach companies must comply...

10 Potentially Fatal Risks for Motorcoach Operators

Traveling by bus is one of the safest ways to get around, but crashes can end lives and ruin businesses. Safety is in your hands. Here are 10 frequent factors in recent bus crashes. Avoid making the same fatal mistakes.

"Safe and Secure Transportation of Food - What's Your Role?" Brochure

This brochure outlines the role of CMV drivers in transporting food, including information to report to FSIS, USDA/FSIS Regional Contacts, and the role of DOT inspectors. 

The Hazardous Materials Safety Permit Program Brochure

Requirements for Issuance of the Hazardous Materials Safety Permit, How to Apply for a Hazardous Materials Safety Permit, When and How to Renew a Hazardous Materials Safety Permit, When and How to File an Administrative Review, Revocation or Suspension of a Hazardous Materials Safety Permit.

Hazardous Materials Markings, Labeling and Placarding Guide (DOT Chart 16)

Hazardous Materials Markings, Hazardous Materials Warning Labels, Hazardous Materials Warning Placards, General Guidelines on Use of Warning Labels and Placards

Form OP-2 - Application for Mexican Certificate of Registration for Foreign Motor Carriers and Foreign Motor Private Carriers Under 49 U.S.C. 13902

Por favor lea estas instrucciones antes de llenar el formulario de solicitud. Conserve las instrucciones y una copia de la solicitud, cuando esté completa, para sus propios archivos. Estas instrucciones ayudarán al solicitante a preparar una solicitud completa y precisa. Se rechazarán...

Hazardous Materials Brochures

These brochures are designed to support the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mission to reduce the number of truck and bus crashes, and, as extension of that, to make the transportation of hazardous materials safer. Unless otherwise indicated, all file formats are PDF.

Hazardous Materials Forms

Hazardous Materials Permit Application (MCS-150B)

File Form Electronically Online (1-2 Business Days) File Form Manually (2-4 weeks) 

Endorsement for Motor Carrier Policies of Insurance for Public Liability (MCS-90)

Hazardous Materials Reports