The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is responsible for administering the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). The purpose of the FMCSRs, and the stated goal of FMCSA, is to "reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses." To accomplish this, DOT develops regulations, engages in enforcement activities (with a special focus on high-risk carriers), and partners with stakeholder to reduce bus and truck-related crashes.
The FMCSRs are applicable to all employers, employees, and commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) that transport property or passengers in interstate commerce.
Exceptions. The following entities and activities don't fall under the FMCSRs:
Motor carriers conducting operations in interstate commerce must obtain a DOT number by filing a Motor Carrier Identification Report, Form MCS-150, ...
Motor Carrier Safety Resources
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Forms | Transportation Regulatory Exemption Application/Variance |
White Papers | Guide to top 2020 motor carrier safety issues |