Fatalities Associated with Hot Work on Oilfield Tanks and Tankers

Recognizing and understanding the job/hazards and the following safe work practices can prevent potential fires, explosions, and health hazards,

State by State Federal Medical Certification Procedures

 To determine the preferred method of submitting your Federal Medical Examiner's Certification to your State, please follow the instructions listed by your State in this attachment.

ENFORCEMENT ON NONCOMPLIANT DOT-407 TYTAL CARGO TANK MOTOR VEHICLES: Issued by FMCSA Office of Enforcement; July 6, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ELD Rule

The ELD rule frequently asked questions are now on the FMCSA ELD website at https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/FAQ. You can now browse by category or search by key terms to find the information you need.

NOTE: The ELD FAQs are intended to...

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Possession or Use of Battery-Powered Portable Electronic Smoking Devices Around, On or While Operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is issuing this safety advisory to provide notice and information to owners and operators of CMVs concerning incidents that have occurred relating to the possession and use of battery-powered portable electronic smoking devices (e.g., e-...

US DOT FMCSA Traffic Enforcement Brochure

Thank you for your interest in the FMCSA traffic enforcement training for law enforcement. Please email fmcsa.outreach@dot.gov and we will contact you with directions to download the training.

Help spread the word, download the brochure today.

CDL Manual

Each state has its own Commercial Driver's License Manual and drivers should always use their state's manual to prepare for the knowledge and skills testing. Many states have their manuals available online for downloading and printing for your convenience.

Commercial Tire Safety Tips

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is concerned about commercial tire safety and has previously issued alerts to the motorcoach industry to raise awareness regarding summer tire safety issues. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) Office of Defects...

Fisher PRD Recall Safety Notice

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is issuing this safety advisory concerning pressure relief devices (PRD) that were not manufactured or intended for use on cargo tank motor vehicles.  PRDs are an integral part of the safety mechanisms for U.S. Department of...