Joining Together for Safety - Brochure

Every year, thousands of Americans die or are seriously injured in motor vehicle crashes because they fail to wear safety belts. As professional organizations representing a substantial number of truck drivers and law enforcement officers in the commercial motor vehicle industry throughout North...

Cargo Tank Facility Registration

The Cargo Tank (CT) number is assigned to facilities and/or individuals that manufacture, assemble, inspect, test, certify or perform welded repairs on cargo tanks or a cargo tank motor vehicles manufactured in accordance with a DOT specification or under the terms of an exemption.

U.S. - Canada Cross-Border Operations - by Topic

General Motor Carrier Information; Electronic Clearance; Commercial Driver License (CDL) Information; Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection; Oversize/Overweight Permitting; Motor Carrier Specific Taxes; International Registration Plan (IRP); Electronic Tolls; Weights and Dimensions; Electronic...

Training of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers - A Synthesis of Safety Practice

In 2004, large trucks accounted for 3% of the nation’s registered vehicles, 8% of traffic volume, and 12% of all fatal crashes (Federal Highway Administration [FHWA], 2004, and Fatality Analysis Reporting System [FARS] 2004). To reduce the incidence of preventable crashes, training programs are...

The Role of Safety Culture in Preventing Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes

While improvement of “safety culture” is sought by organizations that face safety risks, the specifics of the term itself and the methods by which safety culture is fostered are rela­tively ambiguous. A key reason for this is the general lack of standardization of the highly qual­itative...

Safety is Good Business - Outreach Materials

Here are some downloadable brochures, posters, and a PowerPoint presentation that can help you understand the regulations and registration requirements and aid in meeting your CMV safety (and business) goals.

Black and White Safety is Good Business Flyer...

Safety is Good Business - PowerPoint Presentation

Industry Best Practices

Here are some things companies are doing to stay safe and reduce costs: Commercial Truck and Bus Safety: The Role of Safety Culture in Preventing CMV Crashes; Safety Management Techniques; Driver Retention; Driver Training; Driver Hiring; FMCSA Analysis, Research and Technology (ART) Annual...

What Happens if I Don't Comply With Regulations?

Rules are enforced by Federal, State, and local law enforcement personnel across the United States. Violations can lead to written warnings, fines, and other penalties. Carriers may face enforcement actions for a number of reasons.

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