The Importance of Compliance in Long Haul Trucking

The Importance of Compliance in Long Haul Trucking

Long haul trucking is a challenging task that requires truck drivers to be on the road for extended periods of time. Even though this activity can be profitable, it’s also loaded with dangers and risks that need to be properly managed. Safety and compliance are...
What’s an FMCSA DataQ?

What’s an FMCSA DataQ?

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates and provides safety oversight of commercial motor vehicles and their drivers. To do this, the FMCSA gathers information on motor carriers and drivers, like crashes, safety performance, and violations....
Identifying and Correcting Non-Compliance Issues

Identifying and Correcting Non-Compliance Issues

The trucking sector plays a vital role in the transportation of goods across the country; however, many challenges exist. Non-compliance with federal and state regulations is among the most challenging problems that transportation companies face. These rules and...
Passing Roadside Inspections with Ease

Passing Roadside Inspections with Ease

As a truck driver, you know that safety is paramount. That’s why roadside inspections are so important! During an inspection, a DOT officer will check for vehicle defects, ensure that all cargo is properly secured, and that all paperwork is in order. Passing your...
Return to Duty Process: What to Know

Return to Duty Process: What to Know

The return to duty process is a necessary step for truck drivers who have been suspended or cited for a violation. This process is designed to help ensure that these drivers are able to return to the road safely and legally. It typically involves alcohol and drug...
FMCSA Hours of Service Overview

FMCSA Hours of Service Overview

The maximum time that drivers are permitted to be on duty is outlined in the FMCSA Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. This includes travel time, as well as the quantity and frequency of breaks. These regulations enable truck drivers to operate safely and...
Fall Driving Safety Tips for Truckers

Fall Driving Safety Tips for Truckers

During the fall we can expect cooler temperatures, stunning foliage, shorter days, and the start of several holidays including Thanksgiving and Christmas. Beyond that, this time of year also happens to be the busiest for the transportation sector. Our truck drivers...
The Importance of Annual DOT Clearinghouse Queries

The Importance of Annual DOT Clearinghouse Queries

In order to check for new infractions, motor carriers are obligated to run queries on all new drivers and once a year on all of their existing drivers. The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is the name of the online database that is utilized to carry out this activity....
Tips to Minimize Unsafe Driving Behaviors

Tips to Minimize Unsafe Driving Behaviors

The Unsafe Driving BASIC is one of seven categories that the FMCSA uses to determine how a motor carrier ranks relative to other carriers in its CSA initiative. As a driver, your performance directly affects your carrier’s CSA ranking.All roadside inspection...