p Our bGuide/b is a comprehensive, easy-to-use manual designed to simplify compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). The b DOT Highway Safety Compliance Guide/b is well suited to businesses with one commercial motor vehicle as well as full fledged transportation companies. /p p The bGuide’s/b plain English explanations, well organized regulations, cross-references, and practical tips help you understand and implement the FMCSRs, plus the bGuide/b helps you prepare for a compliance review. The bDOT Highway Safety Compliance Guide/b also includes discussion of the new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s New Entrant Safety Assurance Process rule. /p p Key features of the bGuide/b include: /p ul li Focus on four core compliance areas: safe drivers, safe equipment, acceptable performance standards, and management controls /li li FMCSA Interpretations of the rules at the end of each chapter /li li Discussion of the New Entrant Safety Assurance Process rule, which states that a newly registered trucking or bus company will automatically fail its safety audit by violating any one of 16 federal regulations during the 18-month safety monitoring period /li li Dozens of sample forms, including Driver Log, Driver Job Application, Driver’s Record Request, Previous Employment Request, Road Test, and more /li li Numerous checklists, including an Acute/Critical Self-Audit Checklist, Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR), and more /li li Recordkeeping Rules, including driver logbook rules and drug and alcohol testing records /li li Chart of Driver Disqualifications /li li List of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration service centers and field office /li /ul p Chapter Headings are /p ul li Introduction to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations /li li General Requirements and Applicability /li li Driver Qualifications /li li Driving Commercial Motor Vehicles /li li Required Parts and Accessories /li li Cargo Securement /li li Hours of Service and Driver Logbook Rules /li li Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance /li li Commercial Driver’s License Standards /li li Drug and Alcohol Testing /li li Procedures for Drug and Alcohol Testing /li li Transportation of Hazardous materials /li li Index /li /ul p /p p /p p /p p /p p /p

p Our bGuide/b is a comprehensive, easy-to-use manual designed to simplify compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). The b DOT Highway Safety Compliance Guide/b is well suited to businesses with one commercial motor vehicle as well as full fledged transportation companies. /p p The bGuide’s/b plain English explanations, well organized regulations, cross-references, and practical tips help you understand and implement the FMCSRs, plus the bGuide/b helps you prepare for a compliance review. The bDOT Highway Safety Compliance Guide/b also includes discussion of the new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s New Entrant Safety Assurance Process rule. /p p Key features of the bGuide/b include: /p ul li Focus on four core compliance areas: safe drivers, safe equipment, acceptable performance standards, and management controls /li li FMCSA Interpretations of the rules at the end of each chapter /li li Discussion of the New Entrant Safety Assurance Process rule, which states that a newly registered trucking or bus company will automatically fail its safety audit by violating any one of 16 federal regulations during the 18-month safety monitoring period /li li Dozens of sample forms, including Driver Log, Driver Job Application, Driver’s Record Request, Previous Employment Request, Road Test, and more /li li Numerous checklists, including an Acute/Critical Self-Audit Checklist, Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR), and more /li li Recordkeeping Rules, including driver logbook rules and drug and alcohol testing records /li li Chart of Driver Disqualifications /li li List of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration service centers and field office /li /ul p Chapter Headings are /p ul li Introduction to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations /li li General Requirements and Applicability /li li Driver Qualifications /li li Driving Commercial Motor Vehicles /li li Required Parts and Accessories /li li Cargo Securement /li li Hours of Service and Driver Logbook Rules /li li Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance /li li Commercial Driver’s License Standards /li li Drug and Alcohol Testing /li li Procedures for Drug and Alcohol Testing /li li Transportation of Hazardous materials /li li Index /li /ul p /p p /p p /p p /p p /p