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SCLT 3389 - Transportation Law

Introduction

This guide was created to provide research support for SCLT 3389 (Transportation Law). 

Local, Regional and National Regulations

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Is an agency in the United States Department of Transportation that regulates the trucking industry in the United States. The primary mission of the FMCSA is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses.

States Agencies

Load limits, speed limits, driving hours (if limited), rules for overnight truck parking, vehicle configurations, etc. Routes may include a combination of federal, and state highways as well as local (county and city) roadways.

Bureau of Transport Statistics

Contains data and mapping applications to dynamically visualize and analyze geospatial data, and tools to make your own custom maps.

U.S. Department of Transportation

Provides links to State Transportation Websites where you can find useful information about public programs and up-to-date statewide travel information including travel information maps and truck routing maps.bution activities.