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Construction » Contractor Fleet Safety

Fleet hazards and recommended controls related to various industries

Drivers and Vehicles » Driver Attention

Conditions that cause distracted driving

Drivers and Vehicles » Driver Ergonomics

Ergonomics for drivers and delivery personnel.

Drivers and Vehicles » Driver Medical Exams

Guidelines on DOT medical exam requirements

Drivers and Vehicles » Driver Training

Study guide for student drivers, driving tests, model curriculum

Drivers and Vehicles » Drunk Driving

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) & Driving Under the Influence (DUI) references

Drivers and Vehicles » Fleet Policies

Sample fleet-related company policies - vehicle use, drivers, seat belts, etc.

Drivers and Vehicles » Road Rage

Materials on aggressive driving and road rage

Drivers and Vehicles » Safe Driving Tips

Safety brochures and fact sheets useful for fleet safety talks

Drivers and Vehicles » Safety Programs

Articles, topics and tips related to fleet safety programs

Drivers and Vehicles » Vehicle Inspections

Procedures for inspecting trucks, buses, cargo tanks, etc. Pre-trip inspections.

Drivers and Vehicles » Vehicle Safety

Motor vehicle and equipment safety, seat belts, recalls

Equipment Safety » Battery Safety

Safety guidance related to the use and handling of batteries such as battery cha

Regulations » DOT

Full text of US Department ofTransportation (DOT) laws - plus, state DOT laws

Regulations » Hazmat

Full text of federal haz mat laws, exemptions, interpretations, rulemakings, etc

Safety » Accident Prevention

Accident investigation & reconstruction, preventability, trailer underride, etc.

Safety » Crash Data

Statistics and data on accidents, road fatalities, crashes and other highway saf

Safety » Operator Fatigue

The effects of fatigue on drivers

Trucking-Freight Systems » CDL

Commercial Drivers License information and resources.

Trucking-Freight Systems » Commercial Truck Drivers

Truck and bus driving, hours of service and human factors for commercial drivers

Trucking-Freight Systems » Motor Carriers

Databases & guides on carrier safety records - info on truck weight enforcement

Trucking-Freight Systems » Truck Routes

State highway truck maps, designated truck routes, restricted routes

Trucking-Freight Systems » Trucking Permits

Trucking trip and fuel permit information by state.

Trucking-Freight Systems » Vehicle Size and Weight

Commercial motor vehicle size and weight information.