Transportation Industry Safety
The federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates working conditions of employees who drive commercial motor vehicles (e.g., trucks and buses), and also regulates commercial vehicle safety, and driver safety and health, through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
In This Section
- Accident Reporting & Recordkeeping
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Requirements
- Distracted Driving
- Driver Hours of Service Restrictions
- Driver & Vehicle Safety
- Driver Qualifications
- Drug & Alcohol Testing
- Forklift Safety
- Inspection, Repair & Maintenance
- Parts & Accessories Needed for Safe Operation
- Records of Duty Status
- Safe Bus Operation
- Safety Checklists
- Transporting Hazardous Substances