FMCSA · official
New Entrant Safety Assurance Program
FMCSA overview for new entrant monitoring and safety audit expectations.
Last checked: 2026-05-12
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FMCSA · official
New Entrant Safety Audits
FMCSA public guidance on safety audits for new entrants.
Last checked: 2026-05-12
FMCSA · agency-guide
New Entrant Safety Audit Resources
FMCSA New Entrant resource hub with safety audit, safety regulation, and program materials.
Last checked: 2026-05-13
FMCSA · official
Investigations and Compliance Reviews
FMCSA overview of interventions, investigations, and compliance review context.
Last checked: 2026-05-12
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR 391.51 - General requirements for driver qualification files
Driver qualification file contents and retention requirements.
Last checked: 2026-05-12
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR Part 391 - Qualifications of Drivers
Driver qualification rules, medical certification, applications, inquiries, and annual review context.
Last checked: 2026-05-12
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR Part 396 - Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance
Inspection, repair, maintenance, annual inspection, and roadside inspection records.
Last checked: 2026-05-12
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR 396.3 - Inspection, repair, and maintenance
Maintenance recordkeeping requirements for vehicles under motor carrier control.
Last checked: 2026-05-12
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR 396.11 - Driver vehicle inspection report(s)
Driver vehicle inspection reports, corrective action, review, and retention.
Last checked: 2026-05-13
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR 396.13 - Driver inspection
Driver pre-trip inspection and review of the last DVIR where required.
Last checked: 2026-05-13
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR 396.17 - Periodic inspection
Annual inspection requirement and inspection documentation.
Last checked: 2026-05-13
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR 396.19 - Inspector qualifications
Qualification requirements and qualification evidence for annual inspectors.
Last checked: 2026-05-13
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR Part 395 - Hours of Service of Drivers
Hours-of-service rules and supporting document requirements.
Last checked: 2026-05-12
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR 395.1 - Scope of rules in this part
Hours-of-service exceptions and special rule contexts.
Last checked: 2026-05-13
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR 395.8 - Driver's record of duty status
Record of duty status requirements.
Last checked: 2026-05-12
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR Part 395 Subpart B - Electronic Logging Devices
ELD requirements, supporting documents, malfunction procedures, and transfer expectations.
Last checked: 2026-05-12
FMCSA · official
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA ELD information hub.
Last checked: 2026-05-12
FMCSA · official
ELD Carrier-Driver Training
FMCSA training page covering ELD use, transfers, and ELD exceptions.
Last checked: 2026-05-13
FMCSA · official
Hours of Service
FMCSA overview of HOS rules, short-haul exception, and adverse driving conditions exception.
Last checked: 2026-05-13
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR Part 382 - Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing
Drug and alcohol testing program requirements for CDL drivers where applicable.
Last checked: 2026-05-12
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR 382.103 - Applicability
Applicability of controlled substances and alcohol testing rules.
Last checked: 2026-05-13
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR 383.5 - Definitions
CDL-related commercial motor vehicle definitions, including weight thresholds.
Last checked: 2026-05-13
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR 382.401 - Retention of records
Drug and alcohol testing record retention periods.
Last checked: 2026-05-13
FMCSA · official
Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
Official FMCSA Clearinghouse portal and education materials.
Last checked: 2026-05-12
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR 390.15 - Assistance in investigations and special studies
Accident register information and related recordkeeping.
Last checked: 2026-05-12
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR 390.5T - Definitions
Definitions used in the FMCSRs, including accident definition context.
Last checked: 2026-05-13
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR Part 387 - Minimum Levels of Financial Responsibility
Financial responsibility rules for motor carriers and freight forwarders.
Last checked: 2026-05-12
FMCSA · official
FMCSA Registration
Registration, operating authority, and USDOT number resources.
Last checked: 2026-05-12
FMCSA · official
FMCSA Biennial Update FAQ
FMCSA guidance that USDOT number holders must file a biennial update every two years.
Last checked: 2026-05-13
FMCSA · official
CSA - Measure
FMCSA description of SMS, BASICs, and how CSA measures carrier safety performance.
Last checked: 2026-05-13
FMCSA · agency-guide
Motor Carrier Safety Planner - Safety Ratings
FMCSA Safety Planner explanation of Satisfactory, Conditional, Unsatisfactory, and Unrated status.
Last checked: 2026-05-13
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR 385.13 - Unsatisfactory rated motor carriers; prohibition on transportation
Rules for final unsatisfactory safety ratings and related operating prohibitions.
Last checked: 2026-05-13
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR 385.15 - Administrative review
Administrative review process for disputed safety ratings.
Last checked: 2026-05-13
eCFR · regulation
49 CFR 385.17 - Change to safety rating based upon corrective actions
Requesting a rating change based on evidence of corrective actions.
Last checked: 2026-05-13
FMCSA · official
Safety Measurement System Help Center
FMCSA help center for SMS, safety ratings, and administrative review context.
Last checked: 2026-05-13
UCR Board · official
Unified Carrier Registration
Official UCR registration site.
Last checked: 2026-05-12
IFTA, Inc. · official
International Fuel Tax Agreement
Official IFTA clearinghouse and member jurisdiction references.
Last checked: 2026-05-12
IRP, Inc. · official
International Registration Plan
Official IRP plan and member jurisdiction references.
Last checked: 2026-05-12