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Preparing for a Trucking DOT Audit
Knowing that you are about to face a federal Department of Transportation (DOT) audit on your commercial motor vehicle (CMV) business is always alarming. Even if you’ve been maintaining your records and following all the rules and regulations required, it’s human nature to feel wary and nervous beforehand. Since DOT gives very little notice of…
Read MoreIt’s Crash-Collision not Accident
It Will Never Happen To Me! “I will never get into a crash-collision.” “I’m a super great driver.” You may never say these words out loud. But, your brain may be thinking otherwise. And, this may cause you to unknowingly make poor choices. The purpose of this article is to bring awareness of the prevalence…
Read MoreFree Resources for Owner-Operators
Owning a business is tough work. Being in the trucking industry is probably harder these days than a lot of other industries. Because of this in this article, you will learn about some very valuable FREE resources for owner-operators. SBA Whether you are a business owner, or a contract employee, the Small Business Association is…
Read MoreWhat is up with Gas Prices?!?
In the article we take a deep dive into the current state of gas prices and why gas prices continue to rise. We explore ways to save money on your fuel expenses, including new Technologies and and resources you very well may not have heard about. Gas prices. Why are they so high right now?…
Read MoreList of Drugs that Will Disqualify You from Operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle
Use of medication by CDL operators brings up understandable concerns as to whether or not certain drugs will disqualify a driver from operating a CMV. In some instances, the situation is straightforward. Drivers are prohibited from taking certain drugs, which can be legal or illegal. In other instances, it depends on the professional opinion(s) of both the DOT medical examiner and…
Read MoreCSA Scores Explained
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) holds motor carriers and drivers accountable for their role in safety using a CSA scoring system. So, lets take a look at what is CSA:
Read MoreCommercial Vehicle Work Zone Safety
Let’s Talk Numbers. 5% versus 33%. On the subject of commercial vehicle work zone safety, there is quite a difference between those two percentages. But let’s look at a different scenario, and weigh those numbers against each other in terms of odds at a casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. We hope you’ll pay attention to…
Read MoreWhat is the Unified Carrier Registration?
Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Program The UCR program is a federally-mandated system for registering companies involved in interstate or international commerce. The agreement requires any motor carrier, broker or freight forwarder to register annually. It is essentially a state revenue program but has been established under federal law. The plan has been set in…
Read MoreElectronic Logging Devices, Do You Need One?
What is an Electronic Logging Device? Electronic Logging Devices, or ELD’s as they are commonly called, are an electronic version of paper logs to manage records of duty status data and hours of service. ELD’s are intended to make it easier and faster to manage and share data by synchronizing with a vehicle’s engine to…
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Commercial Driver’s Licenses
Operating A Commercial Motor Vehicle Driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) requires a higher level of physical abilities, knowledge, experience and skills. In order to operate certain CMV’s a driver would need to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL). The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has developed and issued standards for State testing and…
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