Trucking compliance, made clear.
Self-paced online courses that explain trucking, FMCSA, and DOT rules in plain, practical terms, for carriers, owner‑operators, fleet managers, and industry professionals.
17 courses
Independent training on the rules you have to follow.
Pay once per course
No subscription and no renewal fees.
Access that doesn’t expire
A course stays in your account.
Certificate of completion
Pass the final quiz and download it.
Find the course for the rules you need.
TruckRules is an independent training provider. Each course takes one part of the rules and explains what it actually requires of you.
Getting a new carrier registered and legally able to haul, from first principles to an active operating authority.
Short lessons, one final quiz, and a certificate at the end.
Every course follows the same format. Create a free account with no DOT number required, learn at your own pace on any device, and your progress is saved each time you complete a lesson.
- What FMCSA is and why it exists
- 2How the trucking industry works
- The players in the industry
- For-hire vs. private, and what counts as a CMV
- Interstate vs. intrastate
- 3The USDOT number
- 4Operating authority and the MC number
- 5How FMCSA enforces the rules
- Final quiz
5. Once you start operating, where must your USDOT number be displayed?
- On both sides of your vehicle
- Only on papers kept in the cab
- On the front bumper only
- On every driver's license
80% to pass. Unlimited attempts.
TRUCKRULESCertificate of Completion
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Introduction to Trucking Compliance
Training designed for your role
New carriers
Getting your authority? Learn what FMCSA actually requires, in the order you need it.
Start with
Owner-operators
Run your own compliance with confidence, and know which filings you can handle yourself.
Start with
Fleet and safety managers
Sharpen your own command of the regulations, and recommend clear training to the drivers you manage.
Start with
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have access to a course?
Your access doesn't expire. Once a course is in your account it stays there, with no subscription and no renewal fees.
Do I need any experience to get started?
Not at all. Our courses are written in clear, readable language and built for people who are new to DOT and FMCSA compliance. We start with the fundamentals and build from there. No background required.
What will I be able to do after a course?
You'll understand what the regulations actually require and how to manage your own compliance with confidence, including which filings you can handle yourself.
Can I take a course on my phone?
Yes. Courses work in any modern phone browser, and your progress is saved each time you complete a lesson or submit a quiz, so you can start on one device and pick up where you left off on another.
Have more questions? Visit our full FAQ.
Start with the free course.
Introduction to Trucking Compliance is free: 17 lessons, a final quiz, and a certificate when you pass.
Questions before you enroll? See our FAQ or email info@truckrules.com.