<p> Our <b>Guide</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 <b>Guide’s</b> plain English explanations, well organized regulations, cross-references, and practical tips help you understand and implement the FMCSRs, plus the <b>Guide</b> helps you prepare for a compliance review. The <b>DOT 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 <b>Guide</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>