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DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY NOTICE (Title 49 CFR 390.23)

Pursuant to 49 CFR Section 390.23 and New Hampshire RSA 266:72-a, the New Hampshire Department of Safety declares that an emergency exists pertaining to the delivery of home heating fuels for residential and business establishments within the State of New Hampshire.

FMCSA Initiates Annual Drug and Alcohol Information Survey

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has begun notifying selected truck and bus companies that they will be required to submit their 2016 USDOT drug and alcohol testing program results within 60 days as directed by 49 CFR § 382.403. ...

Passenger Carrier Guidance Fact Sheet

Understanding Commercial Regulations

Several factors go into determining the Federal regulations that apply to passenger carriers.

Two key factors that determine whether passenger carriers are subject to commercial regulations are interstate commerce and for-hire transportation....

Multi-Modal Passenger Transportation

Tips for Buses and Vans That Transport Passengers to and From Airports, Train Stations, and Ship PortsWhat Determines Whether Passenger Transportation is Regulated?

Generally, Federal safety regulations apply when you operate a “commercial motor vehicle” in interstate commerce. To determine...

Hotel-Related Transportation

Tips for Hotels Operating Vans and Vehicles to Transport Customers to Airports and Other Destinations

Many hotels provide van and bus service for hotel guests between the hotel and airports and surrounding businesses. See the Tip Sheet on Multi-Modal Passenger Transportation for airport related...

Faith Based Organization-Related Transportation

Tips for Vans, Buses, and Vehicles Used by Faith-Based Organizations

Many faith-based organizations such as churches own vans and/or buses of various sizes. Several criteria determine whether a van or bus used to transport passengers is subject to commercial or safety regulations.

What...

Employer-Related Transportation

Tips for Vans and Buses Used by Employers

Some employers may use company vans and buses to transport their employees to work sites. Several criteria determine whether a van or bus used to transport employees is subject to commercial and/or safety regulations.

What Determines If a Passenger...