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Access to the full text of a country's laws and regulations related to transportation.

Fleet » Drivers

MVRs. FAQ for owner operators. Log books. Driver response time.

Hours-of-Service Rules [13974] ?

US Federal Motor Carrier Administration guidance and the text of the hour of service rules

Fleet » Hazmat

DOT hazardous materials regulations, guides & reference materials

DOT Hazardous Material Regulations, Clarifications, Exemptions [2200] ?

The hazmat regulations, DOT clarification letters, information on DOT exemptions

Fleet » Laws

Full text of the DOT motor vehicle laws for the states & federal government-USA

399.207 Truck and Truck-Tractor Access Requirements [5713] ?

Full text of the DOT standards related to truck access requirements

49 CFR Part 1 Final Rule [15606] ?

Full text of the delegation to promulgate safety standards to the Administrator of NHTSA

49 CFR Part 385 Safety Fitness Procedures [15614] ?

Full text of the final rule effective on November 20, 2000

49 CFR Part 385 Safety Fitness Procedures; Safety Fitness Rating Methodology [15618] ?

Full text of the final rule effective on 03/07/2000

49 CFR Part 386 Rules of Practice for Motor Carrier Proceedings; Violations of C [15619] ?

Full text of the final rule effective on 03/17/2000

49 CFR Part 391 Technical Amendments [15616] ?

Full text of the final rule effective on 05/01/2000

49 CFR Parts 350 & 355 Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) [15617] ?

Full text of the final rule effective on 04/21/2000

49 CFR Parts 385 & 390 Commercial Motor Vehicle Marking [15615] ?

Full text of the final rule effective on July 3, 2000

Federal Motor Carrier & Driver Laws [16155] ?

Text of all federa motor carrier regulations

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Rulemakings & Notices [15621] ?

Full text of final rules, proposed rules and notices

FMVSS: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards [27619] ?

How to obtain the text of US federal FMVSS Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

FMVSS: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Quick Reference Guide [27620] ?

Provides a list of US federal FMVSS Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (does not provide the text of the standards)

Motor Carrier and Driver Laws [9006] ?

Full text of TEA-21, federal hazardous materials transportation law and more

Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1999 [pdf] [9002] ?

Full text of the law that amends Title 49 US Code to enhance highway safety

Fleet » Medical Exams

Guidelines on DOT medical exam requirements

Driver-Related DOT Regulations [5711] ?

Full text of federal DOT requirements for physical qualifications of commercial drivers in the USA

Fleet » Railroads

Highway-rail crossing safety materials, light rail safety, FRA regs, etc.

FRA Regulations, Orders and Notices [18749] ?

Full text of Federal Register Notices and CFR regs pertaining to the Federal Railroad Administration

Updated US Code Title 45 Railroads [23280] ?

Full text of USC 45 - United States federal code regarding railroads

Fleet » Substance Abuse

Guidance on DOT requirements for mandatory commercial driver drug testing

382 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Use and Testing [6148] ?

Full text of the federal DOT regulations for Part 382

Intl Countries » Argentina

References from government and business entities in Argentina

Argentina Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Pensions [36215] ?

Home page of the government website

Argentina Secretariat of Transportation [36214] ?

Responsible for laws and regs related to transportation

Intl Countries » Canada

Canada - References from government and business entities

Transport Canada Acts and Regulations [25195] ?

Full text of the transportation laws and regulations for the country of Canada

Transport Dangerous Goods (TDG) [4055] ?

Full text of the Transportation of Hazardous Goods Regulations

Intl Countries » European Union

References from government and business entities about European Union

Basel Convention on Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes [4346] ?

EU requirements for transboundary movement of hazardous wastes

Intl Countries » South Africa

References from government and business entities in South Africa

Updated Transport Department Legislation & Regulations - South Africa [14173] ?

Full text of transportation laws and regulations for South Africa

Legal » Transportation Law

Case developments, articles, resources related to transportation law

Highways and Motor Vehicle Law Materials [11096] ?

Federal statutes, regulations, court decisions and some state materials

Regulations » ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) case law, regulations, reference materials

US DOT - Transportation Accessibility [22175] ?

Laws and regulations related to transportation accessibility in the USA

Regulations » Biosafety

Full text of biosafety standards, manuals and guidelines for US federal laws

Interstate Shipment of Etiologic Agents - 42 CFR Part 72 [1424] ?

Full text of the regulation on transportation of diagnostic specimens, biological materials, etc.

Interstate Shipment of Etiologic Agents - Federal Register [4306] ?

Federal Register: January 23, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 15)

National Select Agent Registry [752] ?

Laboratory Registration/Select Agent Transfer Program

Regulations » Boating-Marine

Full text of US Title 33 Navigation and Navigable Waters and Title 46 Shipping

46 CFR, Chapter II Maritime Administration, Dept of Transportation [8698] ?

Full text of the maritime regulations of the USA

Updated US Code Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters [2612] ?

Full text of US Code Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters

Updated US Code Title 46: Shipping [2613] ?

Full text of US Code Title 46 - Shipping

Regulations » DOT

Full text of US Department ofTransportation (DOT) laws - plus, state DOT laws

49 CFR Transportation [12361] ?

Full text of the USA federal regulations for transportation

ADA: 36 CFR Part 1192 Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles [12293] ?

Contains the full text of the Access Board's accessibility guidelines for vehicles

ADA: 49 CFR Part 37 Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities [12292] ?

Full text of US Dept of Transportation's ADA standards for accessible transportation

CFR Title 33 Navigation and Navigable Waters [15567] ?

Coast Guard, Corps of Engineers, St Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation regulations

FAA Title 14 CFR Federal Aviation Regulations [3714] ?

Current USA Federal Aviation Administration regulations

Federal Railroad Administration Legislation, Regulation [8450] ?

Full text of US DOT Federal Railroad Administration laws and regulations

FHWA Regulations & Legislation [807] ?

Full text of numerous Department of Transportation regulations

FRA Regulations, Orders and Notices [9112] ?

Federal Register Notices and more relating to the Federal Railroad Administration

NHTSA: Motor Vehicle Safety Standards [1052] ?

Laws administered by the National Highway Traffic Administration

Office of Motor Carrier Safety - Rulemakings [4000] ?

Office of Motor Carrier final rules, notices of proposed rulemaking, etc. posted in Federal Register

TEA-21 [11416] ?

Full text of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century

Transportation Security Laws & Regulations [4273] ?

Full text of ATSA and general transportation security regulations

Regulations » Hazmat

Full text of federal haz mat laws, exemptions, interpretations, rulemakings, etc

Federal HazMat Laws [3560] ?

Full text of federal haz mat laws, exemptions, interpretations, rulemakings, etc.

Federal Hazmat Transportation Law Rulemaking [10695] ?

Hazardous Materials Safety Rulemakings and Federal Register Notices






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