Regulations

FMCSA's data-driven safety enforcement program that uses the Safety Measurement System (SMS) to quantify motor carrier and driver safety performance through roadside inspections, crashes, and investigations.

A unique identifier assigned by FMCSA to commercial motor carriers operating vehicles over 10,001 lbs, transporting passengers for hire, or hauling hazmat in interstate commerce.

A device that connects to commercial vehicles to automatically record driving time and Hours of Service data, required by FMCSA for most CMV operators to replace paper logbooks.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - the U.S. Department of Transportation agency that regulates commercial motor vehicle safety and interstate trucking operations.

Federal FMCSA regulations in 49 CFR Part 395 that limit commercial motor vehicle drivers' driving and on-duty time to prevent fatigue-related crashes.

An agreement among 48 U.S. states and 10 Canadian provinces that allows commercial motor carriers to report fuel use taxes through a single base jurisdiction instead of filing separately in each state or province.

A registration reciprocity agreement among U.S. states and Canadian provinces allowing interstate carriers to pay apportioned fees based on distance traveled in each jurisdiction.

Motor Carrier Number issued by FMCSA that grants operating authority for interstate for-hire carriers to transport regulated commodities or passengers for compensation across state lines.