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Where can I obtain the MCS-150B form?

FAQ 3: Where can I obtain the MCS-150B form?

Answer: Hard copies of the MCS-150B are available through each FMCSA Division Office. Information about the location of Division Offices is available on FMCSA’s website at: www.fmcsa.dot.gov.

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How do I apply for a Hazardous Materials Safety Permit?

FAQ 2: How do I apply for a Hazardous Materials Safety Permit?

Answer: A carrier would file the MCS-150B form to start the application process. A carrier that does not have a USDOT Number will receive one by filing the MCS-150B.

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Why Is FMCSA requiring a Hazardous Materials Safety Permit?

FAQ 1: Why Is FMCSA requiring a Hazardous Materials Safety Permit?

Answer: There were several compelling reasons for the rulemaking. Congress passed a law (49 U.S.C. 5109) which required FMCSA to have a permit program. In addition, as part of a settlement agreement with...

Actual Knowledge: What is “actual knowledge” as used in 49 CFR part 382, subpart B?

Guidance on what constitutes actual knowledge.

Question:

Actual Knowledge: What is “actual knowledge” as used in 49 CFR part 382, subpart B?

Answer

“Actual knowledge” is defined in §382.107 and means actual knowledge by an employer that a driver has used alcohol...

ELD FAQ 72: Canada & Mexico FAQ – Canada- US – Q2

Q2: If a Canada domiciled driver operates in the U.S., will the ELD need to display accumulated vehicle miles and total vehicle miles in units of whole miles?

A2: Yes. When operating in the United States, under 49 CFR Appendix A, Section 7.43, a driver must use...

My company received a communication entitled, “Urgent Compliance Notice” which states that our company is not in compliance with DOT Drug and Alcohol training requirements and will be subject to civil penalties up to $10,000, if our supervisors do not ...

Guidance to companies receiving solicitations from companies providing DOT drug and alcohol testing services.

Question

My company received a communication entitled, “Urgent Compliance Notice” which states that our company is not in compliance with DOT Drug and Alcohol training...

Occasional Drivers: My company purchased a large truck that is over 26,001 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). We do not currently employ any commercial driver’s license (CDL) drivers. The vehicle has only been driven a few times by a family friend,

Guidance on whether drivers who receive no compensation must be in a DOT drug and alcohol program.

Question:

Occasional Drivers: My company purchased a large truck that is over 26,001 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). We do not currently employ any commercial driver’s...