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 Truck and Freight Information and Links
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Issues regarding commercial motor carrier vehicles, DOT and ICC registration numbers, safety issues, and hazardous materials, are administered at the federal level by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) division of the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) and at a state level by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO)'s Transportation Department. Please consult the FMCSA and PUCO links below for more information and assistance with motor carrier/trucking related matters. |
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)FMCSA was established as a separate administration with the US DOT dedicated to improving bus and truck safety and saving lives. Its primary mission is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. Its responsiblities include national rules and regulations for safety and security, such as Hours of Service, Hazardous Materials, and Drug and Alcohol Testing standards. PUCO Motor Carrier Consumer InformationCommercial transportation companies in Ohio are public utilities under the jurisdiction of the PUCO. The PUCO registers motor carriers and ensures they adhere to state and federal safety standards. Ohio BMV Commercial Drivers License (CDL)Access to documents and regulations regarding Ohio's CDL certification. Includes licence class requirement and definitions, hazardous material information, testing, fee information and more. |
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ODOT Special Hauling Permits SectionThis area handles the permitting and routing for Oversize / Overweight Vehicles and Loads through the review of applications and, when appropriate, the issuance of special hauling permits for vehicles/loads that exceed the statutory maximum legal weights and dimensions |
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