Transportation issues and federal regulatory compliance can arise in interstate commerce when company vehicles are transporting and traveling across public and private roadways or workers are traveling using public or private transportation from airplanes, buses, van or other carpooling and more.

Companies should ensure compliance with forklift, cranes, and heavy equipment certifications, requirements, inspections, maintenance and manufacturer’s instructions.

There are federal, state, county and city laws and regulations that may arise and we can assist in appearing before federal, state or local administrative hearings.

Our firm can assist with:

• Addressing safety regulations laws and violations under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) involving companies and drivers.
• Inspection checklists and requirements for drivers to perform with vehicles, forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment.
• OSHA requirements to operate and maintain forklifts, cranes and heavy equipment and applicable required certifications.
• Arizona Department of Transportation (AZ DOT) requirements, audits, and violations.
• U.S Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, audits and violations. DOT oversees several branches of transportation.
• Drug and alcohol polices and requirements for commercial drivers and drivers of company vehicles that are non-commercial.
• Transportation Security Administration (TSA) investigations, fines and violations involving companies and workers (e.g., accidentally carrying lithium batteries for tools in luggage, prohibitions, restrictions or fines issued to companies, TSA precheck violations, etc.).