Getting Started As A Motor Carrier

The UDOT Motor Carrier Division produced this "Get Started" booklet for the benefit of motor carriers who recently received their authorization to operate (their DOT number), or have their DOT number but have not received education in the transportation safety regulations pertaining to their motor carrier operations.This booklet provides basic compliance guidance to the Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. However it is not intended to be a substitute for these regulations. To purchase a complete copy of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations(FMCSR), Parts 300-399, contact the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, telephone: (202) 512-1800 or at www.access.gpo.gov.

Introduction
Am I a motor carrier that needs to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations? (Download PDF)

Part 382-Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing
Most drivers of CMVs are subject to controlled substance and alcohol testing and employers are required to have a program and procedure in place to ensure that all drivers are tested. (Download PDF)

Part 383-CDL Standards, Requirements and Penalties
CDL requirements, standards and penalties. (Download PDF)

Part 385-Safety Fitness Procedures
A motor carrier receives a safety rating when a safety specialist conducts an on-site review of the carrier's compliance with the FMCSR and the Hazardous Materials Regulations. (Download PDF)

Part 387-Minimum Level of Financial Responsibility
This section gives information on what the financial responsibility is for a new motor carrier. (Download PDF)

Part 390-General Rules
This section includes the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations general rules, definitions and accident register. (Download PDF)

Part 391-Driver Qualifications
This section includes the motor vehicle driver (MVD) qualification, rules and personal file checklist. (Download PDF)

Part 392-Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles
Description of the responsibilities and rules regarding those who want to be a commercial motor vehicle driver. (Download PDF)

Part 395-Property Carrying Hours-of-Service
Hours-of-service (HOS) rules for carriers moving property. (Download PDF)

Part 395-Passenger Carrying Hours-of-Service
Hours-of-service (HOS) rules for carriers moving passengers. (Download PDF)

Parts 100-185-Hazardous Materials Regulations
The hazardous materials regulations which are applicable to the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce. (Download PDF)

Part 396-Vehicle Maintenance Standards
Vehicle maintenance standards cover systematic maintenance, pre-trip/post-trip inspection reports and annual inspections. (Download PDF)