FMCSA RESOURCES

• GET A DOT NUMBER
  
• AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GUIDELINES
• VIEW BUS COMPANY SAFETY INFORMATION
• GET ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• LEARN MORE ABOUT HOURS-OF-SERVICE REGULATIONS
• • HOURS OF SERVICE FOR MOTOR CARRIERS OF PASSENGERS
  • INTERSTATE PASSENGER CARRYING DRIVER'S GUIDE TO HOURS OF SERVICE
• BRIDGE STRIKES & GPS FAQs
• EDUCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
• INSPECTION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE FOR MOTOR CARRIERS OF PASSENGERS
• MOTORCOACH SAFETY ACTION PLAN - 2012
• BUS TRIPS CARRY PRECIOUS CARGO

TSA RESOURCE

MOTORCOACH SECURITY BEST PRACTICES

Consumers: KNOW YOUR FACTS

Look Before You Book

• Must be registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Must maintain their vehicles and inspect them annually.
• Must have a minimum of $5 million liability insurance coverage.
• Must comply with all other federal and state safety requirements.

• More than 10 hours without at least 8 consecutive hours off
• After having been on duty 15 hours (including driving) without at least 8 consecutive hours off
• After having been on duty:
  • 60 hours in 7 days, or
  • 70 hours in 8 days
• Without a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Passenger Endorsement and a valid medical certificate on their person.