Transportation Security Administration TSA

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Table of Contents What is Transportation Security Administration – TSA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is an agency of the U.S....

DOT Physical Exemptions

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Table of Contents What are DOT Physical Exemptions DOT Physical Exemptions are special allowances provided by the FMCSA for drivers who cannot meet all the...

International Registration Plan IRP

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Table of Contents What is the International Registration Plan IRP The International Registration Plan (IRP) is a reciprocal agreement among the states of the...

USDOT Number

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Table of Contents What is a USDOT Number? A USDOT number is a unique identifier assigned by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division...

Roadside Inspections (DOT Inspection)

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Table of Contents What are Roadside Inspections (D.O.T. Inspection) Roadside or DOT inspections are examinations of individual commercial vehicles and drivers...

Out of Service Order – OOS

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Table of Contents What is an Out of Service Order in Trucking An Out of Service order is a directive issued by transportation authorities, temporarily halting...

Vehicle Marking & Identification

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Table of Contents What are Vehicle Markings and Identification in Trucking Vehicle markings and identification are important elements in the regulated...

Safety Measurement System SMS

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Table of Contents What is the Safety Measurement System (SMS) The Safety Measurement System is a program developed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...

Highway Use Tax

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Table of Contents What is Highway Use Tax The Highway Use Tax (HUT) is a tax levied on motor carriers and trucking companies based on the miles traveled on...

Driver Qualification File DQF

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Table of Contents What is Driver Qualification File or DQ File in Trucking A Driver Qualification File or DQ File is a set of specific documents that motor...

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