Trucking Government and Regulation Websites
Your connection to the regulations and laws which govern the trucking industry, the agencies and people who enforce them, and the representatives who make the laws. We have also included other websites that provide information to make complying with these rules and regulations a little easier.
Alphabetical Index of websites:
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CSA 2010
SafeStat
US Hours of Service Regulations
Transport Canada
Commercial Driver's License Information System
DAC USIS (DAC Report)
Diesel and Gas Prices
DOT The Department of Transportation
EPA Smart Way
Federal Regulations
FHWA Federal Highway Administration
FMCSA Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Google Maps
National Road Conditions and Closures
National Weather Service
Sunrise Sunset Time
Contact your Government Representatives in Washington
Alphabetical Index of websites:
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CSA 2010
With Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) together with state partners and industry will work to further reduce commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes, fatalities, and injuries on our nation's highways. CSA 2010 is to be implemented nationwide July 1, 2010. View Details
SafeStat
The DOT offers a free online service called SafeStat. It’s a rating system which tracks all US roadside inspections, vehicle collisions, moving violations, hours-of-service violations and fleet audits. After Clicking on the SafeStat Link, click on STATE SAFETY DATA QUALITY ANALYSIS RESULTS , then click on SafeStat Tab; enter trucking company’s DOT or MC #.
WARNING: Because of State data variations, FMCSA cautions those who seek to use the SafeStat data analysis system in ways not intended by FMCSA.Please be aware that use of SafeStat for purposes other than identifying and prioritizing carriers for FMCSA and state safety improvement and enforcement programs may produce unintended results and not be suitable for certain uses. View Details
US Hours of Service Regulations
With all the changes about to occur concerning the Hours of Service (HOS), here’s the location detailing what the regulations are today. J.J. Keller has been in the transportation industry since 1953, and has provided customers with up-to-date news and information for every significant HOS change. They look forward to offering you even more choices for Hours of Service management as future regulations are established. View DetailsView Details
Transport Canada
Freight Integration and Motor Carrier Policy for Canada. View Details
Commercial Driver's License Information System
FMCSA’s website describing the (CDL/CDLIS) System as managed by USIS (DAC report). The FMSCA requires motor carriers to obtain a 3-year driving history on holders of a regulated Commercial Drivers License (CDL). A key challenge for employers is determining the proper state(s) from which to request the driver's records. View Details
DAC USIS (DAC Report)
The best way to get information for obtaining your DAC is call 1-800-381-0645, (Monday thru Friday, 8-5 Central Time).
The only way you can get a copy of your DAC Report is by mailing USIS copies of your SSA Card and CDL. These must be included with a letter from you stating the reason for wanting a copy. If you suspect a fraudulent entry on your report, or you are currently receiving welfare or public assistance, or you're unemployed looking for a CDL-related position, you can get a copy without paying a $9.95 fee. View Details
USIS Pre-employment & Drug Screening Services
Attn: Consumers Department
4500 S. 129th E. Ave., Suite 200
Tulsa, OK 74134-5885
Diesel and Gas Prices
This Week's Retail Prices for Diesel (On-Highway). Know what you'll be paying for fuel. View Details
DOT The Department of Transportation
The mission of the Department is to:
Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.
Statutory Authority The Department of Transportation was established by an Act of Congress on October 15, 1966. The Department’s first official day of operation was April 1, 1967. View Details
EPA Smart Way ]
In 2004, EPA launched SmartWaySM — an innovative brand that represents environmentally cleaner, more fuel-efficient transportation options. In its simplest form, the SmartWay brand identifies products and services that reduce transportation-related emissions. View Details
Federal Regulations
Find documents by entering a keyword, phrase, identification number, or leave blank and select 'Search' to access all documents for your search parameters. Regulations.gov is your online source for U.S. government regulations from nearly 300 federal agencies. They are committed to improving your access to, and participation in, the federal regulatory process. View Details
FHWA Federal Highway Administration
We in the FHWA are committed to working with you, our customers and partners, to keep America moving safely, comfortably, economically, and without harm to our environment. Our mission is to create the best transportation system in the world for the American people through proactive leadership, innovation, and excellence in service. The FHWA is a part of the Department of Transportation, headquartered in Washington, D.C., with field offices located across the United States. View Details
FMCSA Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (49 U.S.C. 113). Formerly a part of the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries. View Details
Google Maps
Using Street Level maps in Google Maps is an excellent way to see exactly what the lay of the land will be and become familiar with buildings and landmarks at where you are picking up or delivering. Another technology tool that can give you a better ‘view’ of what you do. View Details
National Road Conditions and Closures
Use to determine the safest and least construction-encumbered route for your trucks. Determine real-time weather conditions through use of traffic cameras. View Details
National Weather Service
Great weather forecaster for truckers and trucking companies. This invaluable website is your forecaster of future weather events and advisor of current weather. View Details
Sunrise Sunset Time
For carriers hauling oversize loads knowing what time sunrise and sunset will occur each day along the load’s route is imperative for route planning. This link provides you with a calculator to determine those all-important daily start and finish driving times. View Details
Contact your Government Representatives in Washington
Congress.org is a nonpartisan news and information Website devoted to encouraging civic participation. Their mission is to provide information about public policy issues of the day and tips on effective advocacy so that citizens can make their voices heard. The heart of Congress.org is an award-winning software program that makes it easy for citizens to write their elected officials. Their software assures that your letter will be delivered directly to the decision-makers whose opinions you hope to influence. The best way to have any influence on the legislation before Congress which will impact your life as a trucker is to communicate with the individual Representatives and Senators who represent you from your district and State. The best and most effective means we’ve found to accomplish this is Congress.org. View_Details
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