Truck and Transit

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMCSA, is an agency in the US Department of Transportation that regulates the trucking industry...

An estimated 15.5 million trucks operate on the roads in the United States. To help keep the roads safe for everyone who uses them, the Department ...

In Part I of this program on "Reasonable Suspicion," we discussed the responsibilities of managers and supervisors in making sure that drivers of c...

Everyone knows that alcohol, drugs, and driving don't mix. Yet, drivers who are "under the influence" are still a major cause of accidents. To help...

Driving defensively isn't just about your driving skills or your experience, it's about being aware of what is going on around you, anticipating wh...

When you drive defensively, you're always "looking for trouble." Not that you want to cause any, but so you can defend yourself against other drive...

In studying incidents that involve commercial vehicles, the Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) dete...

The Department of Transportation has established "Hours of Service" regulations for commercial drivers who transport property and passengers. Setti...

Everyone knows that alcohol, drugs, and driving don't mix. Yet drivers who are under the influence are still a major cause of accidents. To help en...

Federal law specifies six situations in which motor carrier employees who perform safety-sensitive duties, such as drivers, are required to undergo...

Hazardous materials and waste are a part of many work situations and can be found in many types of facilities and job sites. It is very important f...

This program is based on the OSHA requirements for training employees in exposure to general hazards. It addresses footwear, clothing, personal pro...

This program helps employees comply with DOT regulations relating to securing loads on tractor trailers. Topics include: - Different types of truck...

As a professional truck driver, you're likely to spend a great deal of your time navigating some of the most crowded and dangerous roads out there....

This program easily breaks down the hours of service laws established by the Federal Motor Carrier's Safety Administration. Discussion starts with ...

The single most important component in any vehicle is the braking system, especially on heavy trucks. The tractor portion of a tractor-semi trailer...

Those who come into contact with hazardous materials need to protect themselves. But if they do not know what hazards the material presents, adequa...

This program focuses on giving employees an awareness of the security risks associated with transporting hazardous materials. Areas covered in this...

The Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) is a major Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiative to improve the effectiveness of t...

Safe operation practices for semi-trailer and single body trucks are covered by this video. Department of Labor accidents are used to provide examp...

This program reviews crucial safety practices for driving and working in extreme weather conditions. It discusses several types of conditions worke...

In an effort to fight terrorism and improve the security of hazardous materials being shipped, the Department of Transportation has added three maj...

In an effort to fight terrorism and improve the security of hazardous materials being shipped, the Department of Transportation has added three maj...

DOT HAZMAT Safety Training Video Program focuses on employees who handle hazardous materials. The program makes employees aware of the hazards asso...