5 Questions
Which agency regulates the trucking industry?
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
What do the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) establish safety rules for?
All of the above.
What is the first step to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL)?
Obtain a commercial learner's permit (CLP).
Which endorsement is required on your CDL?
Air brakes
Which agency is not involved in regulating the trucking industry?
Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)
Study Notes
Regulating the Trucking Industry
- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates the trucking industry.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs)
- Establish safety rules for drivers, carriers, and vehicles.
Obtaining a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- The first step to obtain a CDL is to obtain a commercial learner's permit.
CDL Endorsements
- A tanker endorsement is required on your CDL if you will be hauling liquids in tanker trailers.
Agencies Not Involved in Regulating the Trucking Industry
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is not involved in regulating the trucking industry.
Test your knowledge on the trucking industry regulations with this quiz. Identify the agencies responsible for enforcing these regulations and choose the correct answers.
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