California Legislative Information

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (49 U.S.C. 113). Formerly a part of the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries.

California Department of Transportation

Legal Truck Access
Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California's highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of improving mobility across California with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration and the Equipment Service Center. 

Bridge Formula Weights Calculator
The Bridge Formula Weights Calculator provides a convenient way to determine the maximum allowable weight that any set of axles on a motor vehicle may carry on the Interstate highway system.

TruckingTruth
A Positive Yet Honest View Of The Trucking Industry With Friendly Advice From Experienced Drivers

California Division of Measurement Standards (DMS)
Enforcement of California weights and measures laws and regulations is the responsibility of the Division of Measurement Standards (DMS).  The Division works closely with county sealers of weights and measures who, under the supervision and direction of the Secretary of Food and Agriculture, carry out the vast majority of weights and measures enforcement activities at the local level. Ensuring fair competition for industry and accurate value comparison for consumers are the primary functions of the county/state programs.

Alameda County WEIGHTS & MEASURES 
Ensure that commercial transactions based on weight or volume are performed on accurate and appropriate equipment.

Keep Trucking Safe
Trucking Injury Reduction Emphasis (TIRES)TIRES is a research project developed by the SHARP program at the Washington Department of Labor & Industries. SHARP’s research shows that trucking has some of the highest claims rates and costs.
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