Our Guide is a comprehensive, easy-to-use manual designed to simplify compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). the DOT Highway Safety Compliance Guide is well suited to businesses with one commercial motor vehicle as well as full fledged transportation companies. The Guide's plain English explanations, well organized regulations, cross-references, and practical tips help you understand and implement the FMCSRs, plus the Guide helps you prepare for a compliance review. the DOT Highway Safety Compliance Guide also includes discussion of the new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's New Entrant Safety Assurance Process rule. Key features of the Guide include: Focus on four core compliance areas: safe drivers, safe equipment, acceptable performance standards, and management controls FMCSA Interpretations of the rules at the end of each chapter Discussion of the New Entrant Safety Assurance Process rule, which states that a newly registered trucking or bus company will automatically fail its safety audit by violating any one of 16 federal regulations during the 18-month safety monitoring period Dozens of sample forms, including Driver Log, Driver Job Application, Driver's Record Request, Previous Employment Request, Road Test, and more Numerous checklists, including an Acute/Critical Self-Audit Checklist, Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR), and more Recordkeeping Rules, including driver logbook rules and drug and alcohol testing records Chart of Driver Disqualifications List of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration service centers and field office Chapter Headings are Introduction to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations General Requirements and Applicability Driver Qualifications Driving Commercial Motor Vehicles Required Parts and Accessories Cargo Securement Hours of Service and Driver Logbook Rules Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance Commercial Driver's License Standards Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures for Drug and Alcohol Testing Transportation of Hazardous materials Index

The need to understand and follow applicable government regulations is critical to providing safety for everyone affected by the transportation industry. Motor Carrier Safety simplifies the many complexities of legal compliance for the transportation of goods by highway. It provides you with the tools and focus required to achieve full regulatory compliance. The author examines current regulations to determine what issues and requirements pertain to such issues as hazardous materials, drugs and alcohol, employee safety and health. Bulleted lists present the regulations in a clear, easy-to-use format. You will understand the issues and be able to determine the specific regulations that affect your place of business. In addition to regulations and standards, this book covers points of training, record keeping, and suggestions for annual audits. Case studies relating to various regulations help you realize how either violating or complying will impact your business. These features combine to make Motor Carrier Safety the perfect vehicle for launching your in-house training program. The laws governing the transportation of goods by truck vary from agency to agency. Motor Carrier Safety makes clear the regulations and provides the you with a practical source for complying with them. This book helps you to understand your regulatory exposure for non-compliance and guides you through the steps to becoming compliant.