ABSTRACT

The need to understand and follow applicable government regulations is critical to providing safety for everyone affected by the transportation industry. Motor Carrier Safety simplifies the many complexities of legal compliance for the transportation of goods by highway. It provides you with the tools and focus required to achieve full regulatory compliance.

The author examines current regulations to determine what issues and requirements pertain to such issues as hazardous materials, drugs and alcohol, employee safety and health. Bulleted lists present the regulations in a clear, easy-to-use format. You will understand the issues and be able to determine the specific regulations that affect your place of business.

In addition to regulations and standards, this book covers points of training, record keeping, and suggestions for annual audits. Case studies relating to various regulations help you realize how either violating or complying will impact your business. These features combine to make Motor Carrier Safety the perfect vehicle for launching your in-house training program.
The laws governing the transportation of goods by truck vary from agency to agency. Motor Carrier Safety makes clear the regulations and provides the you with a practical source for complying with them. This book helps you to understand your regulatory exposure for non-compliance and guides you through the steps to becoming compliant.

section Section One|7 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter One|5 pages

The creation of a safety program

section Section Two|61 pages

Hazardous materials

chapter Chapter Two|5 pages

Definitions and applicable legislation

chapter Chapter Three|6 pages

General requirements

chapter Chapter Four|11 pages

Hazardous Materials Table

chapter Chapter Five|7 pages

Hazardous materials shipments

chapter Chapter Six|7 pages

Transportation of hazardous materials

chapter Chapter Seven|5 pages

Emergency response

chapter Chapter Eight|4 pages

Shipping papers

chapter Chapter Nine|9 pages

Hazardous materials package marking and labeling

section Section Three|48 pages

Federal motor carrier safety regulations

chapter Chapter Ten|8 pages

Commercial driver’s license

chapter Chapter Eleven|29 pages

Safety fitness

chapter Chapter Twelve|8 pages

Training

section Section Four|17 pages

Drug and alcohol testing programs

chapter Chapter Thirteen|15 pages

Drug and alcohol regulatory requirements

section Section Five|12 pages

Assorted Department of Transportation topics

chapter Chapter Fourteen|7 pages

Federal and state interaction

chapter Chapter Fifteen|2 pages

Employee safety and health

section Section Six|69 pages

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

chapter Chapter Sixteen|12 pages

Inspections, citations, and proposed penalties

chapter Chapter Seventeen|4 pages

Recording and reporting occupational injuries and illnesses

chapter Chapter Eighteen|6 pages

Hazard communication

chapter Chapter Nineteen|10 pages

Fire extinguishers

chapter Chapter Twenty|7 pages

Emergency action plan and fire prevention plan

chapter Chapter Twenty-One|13 pages

Transportation-focused regulations

chapter Chapter Twenty-Two|13 pages

Personal protective equipment

section Section Seven|30 pages

Other issues

chapter Chapter Twenty-Three|5 pages

Ergonomics

chapter Chapter Twenty-Four|4 pages

Employee assistance programs

chapter Chapter Twenty-Five|3 pages

Behavioral safety

chapter Chapter Twenty-Six|3 pages

Accident investigations and corrective action

chapter Chapter Twenty-Seven|3 pages

Auditing

chapter Chapter Twenty-Eight|2 pages

National Fire Protection Association

chapter Chapter Twenty-Nine|2 pages

Dock safety

chapter Chapter Thirty|2 pages

New-hire orientation