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The Motor Carrier Safety Planner
The Motor Carrier Safety Planner is an online guide, created and maintained by FMCSA, that makes it easy for companies that operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to understand and comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs).
The Safety Planner is...
Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance for Motor Carriers of Passengers - Part 396
Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance for Motor Carriers of Passengers - Part 396
FMCSA Proposes National Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse for Commercial Truck and Bus Drivers
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced a proposed rule to establish a drug and alcohol clearinghouse for all national commercial driver's license (CDL) holders. The clearinghouse would help improve roadway safety...
Overview of Federal Requirements - Interstate 9 to 15 Passenger Vehicles
This brochure is intended to provide a general overview of the applicability of various parts of the FMCSRs. Please consult the parts of title 49 CFR listed in the brochure for more specific information.
Licensing and Insurance Requirements for For-Hire Motor Carriers of Passengers - Parts 365 & 387
For-hire motor carriers of passengers operating vehicles in interstate or foreign commerce must have at least the minimum amount of insurance required by law.
Insurance Filing Requirements
In addition to filing the appropriate form in the OP-1 series, all applicants for motor carrier, forwarder, and broker authorities must have specific insurance and legal process agent documents on file before the FMCSA will issue the actual authorities. The required filings vary, based on the...
Safety Resources for Bus, Motorcoach, & Minibus Operators
A bus designed for long distance transportation of passengers and characterized by an elevated passenger deck over a baggage compartment.
Protect Your Move
Moving to a new home is a significant event that is often stressful, and the U.S. Government, in partnership with the moving industry, law enforcement and consumer groups, is arming consumers with the information they need to protect themselves against one of the most stressful situations that can...ADA Requirements for Over-the-Road Bus Companies
This webpage provides information about the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) requirements for over-the-road buses (OTRBs) under its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. Because the information below provides only a summary, DOT's actual ADA regulations should be reviewed...