RoadCheck 2022 – Only 9 Days Away!

What You Need to Know. RoadCheck 2022 is almost here.  If you are only hearing about this now, American Carrier Services is here to help.  In this article we will cover all the important things to know about RoadCheck 2022. Why Should I Care about RoadCheck 2022? No one wants more hassle in their lives.…

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CSA 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:

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Electronic Logging Devices, Do You Need One?

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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…

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What You Need To Know About Commercial Driver’s Licenses

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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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Double Check For Roadcheck 2020

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Roadcheck 2020 September 9th-11th In a previous blog we touched on some of the last year’s stats for drivers and truck inspection points that put trucking companies out-of-service. With Roadcheck 2020 here now, please review the below information to make sure all of your bases are covered. Contact Our Team of Compliance Experts Call Us…

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FMCSA Hours-Of-Service Regulations Revision Explained

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Find Out if You’re Affected and How to Comply The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has revised hours-of-service regulations for motor carriers in an effort to provide greater flexibility to drivers and employers. Hours-of-service (HOS) regulations are in place to ensure that drivers of commercial motor vehicles are not compromising the safety of themselves…

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Are you ready for Roadcheck 2020?

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Make sure you are prepared for this year’s Roadcheck! The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will be holding their annual 72-hour enforcement event, Roadcheck 2020, September 9th through September 11th. Whether you’re a veteran motor carrier, or brand new to the new industry, the following information could help save you from violations that could result…

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American Carrier Services Receives 2018 Boise Award

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We are excited to announce that American Carrier Services won an award for the 2018 Boise Award in the Trucking Compliance Company category by the Boise Award Program..  Below, you will find that we have copied and pasted the press release that the Boise Award Program posted on their website found here: https://boiseid.rivate.org/PressReleaseub.aspx?cc=BAU-BN44-ACC. ENJOY 🙂 “American…

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