Free Motor Carrier University
Free Motor Carrier University
Course Previews Are Free. Full Training and Certification Require Paid Enrollment.
Review course descriptions, learning objectives, regulatory basis, and certification requirements at no cost. Full lesson access, assessments, completion tracking, and certificate issuance are available only after enrollment in the certification program.
Built for Compliance. Designed for You.
- Developed in accordance with applicable 49 CFR regulations
- Lesson-specific training videos
- Knowledge checks and written reflection activities
- Completion acknowledgment for each lesson
- Accessible on desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile
- Free course previews with paid certification enrollment
How It Works
Course Overview Is Free. Full Training and Certification Require Enrollment.
Course Overview
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- Course title and description
- Learning objectives
- Applicable regulation
- Number of lessons and estimated duration
- Certification requirements and price
- Short course overview
- Full lesson content
- Training videos and assessments
- Certificate or completion record
Full Training + Certification
Enrollment Fee Applies — Price displayed on each course page
- Full written lessons and presentations
- Required training videos
- Activities and scenarios
- Knowledge checks and final assessment
- Progress tracking and completion review
- Official certificate of completion
- Unique certificate number
- Certificate-verification record
Available Training Programs
Explore Our Compliance-Focused Training
Hazmat General Awareness
49 CFR Part 172, Subpart H
Foundational training for all employees who handle, offer for transport, or transport hazardous materials.
View Course OverviewFunction-Specific Hazmat
49 CFR 172.704(a)(2)
Job-specific training covering packaging, shipping papers, and documentation for employees with direct hazmat responsibilities.
View Course OverviewHazmat Safety
49 CFR 172.704(a)(3)
Emergency response procedures, incident recognition, and personal protective equipment for hazmat operations.
View Course OverviewSecurity Awareness
49 CFR 172.704(a)(4)
General security awareness training covering threats, suspicious activity, and employee security responsibilities.
View Course OverviewIn-Depth Security
49 CFR 172.704(a)(5)
Comprehensive security training for employees handling high-consequence dangerous goods, including security plan development.
View Course OverviewSupervisor Drug & Alcohol
49 CFR 382.603
Specialized training for supervisors: recognizing signs of impairment and FMCSA testing requirements.
View Course OverviewHOS/ELD Compliance
49 CFR Part 395 / FMCSA ELD Rule
Hours of service rules, ELD requirements, log management, and exemptions for commercial motor vehicle drivers and carriers.
View Course OverviewNew program
New: Professional Freight Dispatcher Program
Build practical freight dispatching skills with a comprehensive, self-paced 50-lesson curriculum covering operations, load evaluation, communication, documentation, and professional practice.
Professional Freight Dispatcher Course
$699
A complete 50-lesson training program with videos, worksheets, quizzes, templates, and a certificate of completion.
Explore the regular courseProfessional Freight Dispatcher Premium Program
$999
Everything in the regular course plus instructor-reviewed assignments, advanced simulations, feedback, capstone work, and coaching.
Explore the premium programWhy Choose Us
Why Choose Free Motor Carrier University?
Professional Training. Certified Results. Compliant Outcomes.
- Training aligned with applicable federal regulations
- High-quality, lesson-specific training videos
- Knowledge checks and written reflection activities
- Progress tracking and completion review
- Completion acknowledgment for each lesson
- Certificate issuance after all requirements are satisfied
- Accessible on desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile
Certificate Verification
Employers, safety officers, and DOT auditors may verify the completion status of training certificates issued by Free Motor Carrier University.
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Free Motor Carrier University is a private training provider and a service of Free Motor Carrier Services LLC. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by FMCSA, PHMSA, OSHA, the United States Department of Transportation, or any other government agency. Training content is developed using applicable federal regulations and industry standards. Completion of a training program does not replace an employer's responsibility to determine and satisfy all applicable regulatory requirements.
Free Resources
Knowledge Center
Not sure which training you need? The Knowledge Center breaks down every regulation, explains who must comply, and provides free compliance checklists — all in plain language.
- Detailed curriculum breakdowns for every course
- Regulatory requirement explanations in plain language
- Free compliance checklists and reference guides
- FAQs answered by compliance professionals