Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in government
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law guaranteeing private sector employees' right to organize into trade unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Laws: Federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities and protecting against disability-based discrimination
Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations: Federal transportation regulations governing commercial motor vehicles and their operators, including safety standards and operational requirements
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Rules: Specific regulations for commercial motor carriers, including safety requirements, driver qualifications, and vehicle maintenance standards
Hours of Service (HOS) Regulations: Rules limiting the number of daily and weekly hours driving and working, and specifying minimum periods of rest for commercial motor vehicle drivers
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Requirements: Licensing standards and requirements for operating commercial motor vehicles, including testing and qualification criteria
OSHA Requirements: Workplace safety and health regulations protecting workers from various occupational hazards and ensuring safe working conditions
Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements: DOT-mandated testing programs for commercial drivers, including pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion testing
Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate: Federal requirement for using electronic devices to record driver hours of service, replacing paper logbooks
Vehicle Inspection Requirements: Mandatory pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspection protocols and documentation requirements
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment conditions, which may exceed federal requirements in areas such as minimum wage and break periods
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for specified family and medical reasons
Commercial Vehicle Insurance Requirements: Mandatory insurance coverage for commercial vehicles, including liability, cargo, and physical damage coverage
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Standards: Federal emissions and environmental regulations applicable to commercial vehicles and transportation operations
