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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.
Distracted driving such...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.
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, Hazardous Materials Warning Labels, Hazardous Materials Warning Placards, General Guidelines on Use of Warning Labels and Placards
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 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)
In support of the mission of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to improve truck and bus safety on our nation's highways, on January 1, 2005, the Agency began phasing in the Federal Hazardous Materials Safety Permit Program for intrastate, interstate, and foreign motor carriers...
If you’re responsible for group travel for your organization, safety is, of course, your primary concern. Knowing the Federal requirements for motorcoach safety can help lower risk for your travelers, whether you’re hiring a commercial motorcoach or...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has various informational resources that provide educational and technical assistance to the passenger carrier industry to foster an understanding of applicable regulations and requirements. These online resources are...