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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations FMCSR

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations is a compendium of rules and regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), an agency within the US Department of Transportation, that apply to the motor carrier industry, including private and exempt motor carriers.

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations FMCSR

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations is a compendium of rules and regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), an agency within the US Department of Transportation, that apply to the motor carrier industry, including private and exempt motor carriers.

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The regulations relate to such diverse areas as requirements for registration (as a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder), safety, financial responsibility, driver qualification, hours of service, and maintenance of vehicles.

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