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