The following areas are presented by North American Transportation
   Consultants, Inc. (NATC) to assist you in developing or understanding
   the development of an effective carrier monitoring program.

   These tools are intended to clarify misconceptions which have arisen
   concerning the assignment and practical value of a safety rating given
   by the US DOT to a carrier. The following tools are provided for
   your use:

       49 CFR Part 385 - Assignment of Carrier Safety Rating

       Safety Rating Matrix

   Under the DOT safety rating criteria page, you will find the actual
   references in 49 CFR which control and establish a carrier’s DOT
   safety rating.
  
   Under the current projects page, you will find a list of some of the
   projects currently being performed by NATC for its clients. This list,
   while not complete, should give you an idea of the services and
   capabilities of NATC.

   The safety rating matrix page is provided to assist you in understanding
   the six (6) factors utilized by the US DOT in the assignment of an overall
   carrier safety rating.