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Self-paced courses written in clear, readable language. Each one covers a specific area of compliance, so you only learn what you need.

Introduction to Trucking Compliance

Understand the federal rules that govern your operation

This course provides a clear, structured introduction to the FMCSA and the regulations that govern commercial vehicle operations: what the agency does, how the trucking industry is organized, how the USDOT number and operating authority work including the MC number, and how the FMCSA enforces its regulations. The course is organized into five modules of short lessons, followed by a final quiz.

17 lessons

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Starting a Carrier

How to Get Your USDOT Number

A course on getting your USDOT number, from start to finish

22 lessons

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Introduction to Trucking Compliance

Starting a Carrier

How to Get Your USDOT Number

Getting Your Operating Authority

California Intrastate Authority

Insurance and Financial Responsibility

Weight, Size and Permits

Leasing Onto a Carrier

Dispatchers and Broker Authority

Drivers

The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

Driver Qualification Files

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Hours of Service and ELDs

Vehicles and Cargo

Vehicle Maintenance and Inspections

Cargo Securement

Records and Audits

Passing Your New Entrant Safety Audit

IRP and IFTA

Roadside Inspections, CSA and DataQs