The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enforces different requirements depending on whether a driver’s routes require traveling intrastate or interstate. If intrastate, it means the driver only complete deliveries within the same state that issued his or her commercial driver’s license.
Where can roadside inspection data be viewed?
All drivers and commercial motor vehicles are governed by specific regulations. Unfortunately, not every vehicle and driver complies with these requirements. Noncompliance can cause a safety hazard for everyone on the road. For this reason, the authorities engage in certain activities designed to enforce these regulations.
How can a carrier improve in the Hazardous Materials Compliance BASIC?
Hazardous Materials is one of seven categories that inspectors from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) measure as part of its Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC).
How can a carrier improve in the Driver Fitness BASIC?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) maintains seven categories in its Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) program to provide standards in which to evaluate driver safety. Driver Fitness is one of the seven BASICs.
What is a Cooperative Safety Plan (CSP) and are motor carriers required to develop one?
A cooperative safety plan (CSP) is a voluntary structured plan that motor carriers file with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
How can a carrier improve in the Crash Indicator BASIC?
Crash Indicator is one of the seven factors that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) considers when ranking driver safety relative to other drivers who have experienced a similar number of crashes, failed inspections, violations, and related events.
How can a carrier improve in the HOS (Hours of Service) Compliance BASIC?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) maintains a program called Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) that ranks drivers in seven categories. One of these is Hours of Service compliance.
What ELD user documentation must be onboard a driver’s commercial motor vehicle?
According to the United States Department of Transportation, 51% of road accidents involve at least one large truck. The safety of your drivers and the public is a top priority.
How do I change the business name on my motor carrier authority?
Your company name does more than just let customers know what you do and make it easy for them to find you. It is also used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to identify your business and catalog your safety records and related details.