by Baily Sandage | Oct 20, 2022 | Safety
Due to driver fatigue, poor visibility, drunk drivers, and wildlife, night driving can be challenging. In the evening, accidents are four times more likely to occur, and driver exhaustion is typically the primary culprit. But during these periods, a lot of truck...
by Baily Sandage | Oct 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Since the UCR (United Carrier Registration) is a requirement for all motor carriers, if you haven’t filed yet this year, you should do so right away. You will encounter numerous legal problems and be subjected to a fine if you’re an unregistered motor...
by Baily Sandage | Oct 5, 2022 | Safety
The Vehicle Maintenance 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. This BASIC includes violations relating to properly maintaining and loading a CMV. Proper truck...
by Baily Sandage | Sep 29, 2022 | Safety
The Driver Fitness Compliance Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) is one of seven categories that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) uses to determine how a motor carrier ranks relative to other carriers in its Compliance,...
by Baily Sandage | Sep 22, 2022 | Safety
According to a recent study, nearly 90% of all truck accidents are caused by human error and are, in most cases, avoidable. This demonstrates how critical it is for truck drivers to take the necessary precautions to avoid accidents in the first place. Tips for...
by Baily Sandage | Sep 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
A division of the Department of Transportation, the purpose of the FMCSA is to keep injuries and commercial driver road incidents to a minimum. Transportation companies that meet certain criteria must apply for operating authority, also known as an MC number,...
by Baily Sandage | Sep 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Employers are required to register their commercial motor vehicles with the FMCSA to obtain a USDOT number. Vehicles that must register for a USDOT number are those used in interstate commerce and fall into one of the categories below: Have a GVWR of 10,001 pounds or...
by Baily Sandage | Sep 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you’re a transportation company in the United States you must file a BOC-3 with the FMCSA before you’re permitted to legally operate. So, if you’re a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder and plan to conduct business across state lines...
by Baily Sandage | Aug 26, 2022 | Safety
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a rule change in the hopes of removing unfit commercial drivers from the roadways. According to a recent Government Accountability Office report, in just over a year, 563,000 commercial drivers’ licenses...
by Baily Sandage | Aug 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Are you tired of having to pay to access truck loads, quality carriers and brokers, rates data, and other nifty features? Let’s discuss the benefits of using free load boards. What’s a Load Board? A load board is an easy way to connect carriers and...
by Baily Sandage | Aug 12, 2022 | Safety
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently scheduled this year’s Brake Safety Week for August 21-27, 2022. This annual event emphasizes the importance of ensuring sufficient brake systems in commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Specifically, the event...
by Baily Sandage | Aug 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
The FMCSA requires trucking companies to fulfill various requirements before they’re allowed to legally operate. The conditions that exist for the trucking industry vary depending on the type of work you do. For example, you could be a trucker operating a...
by Baily Sandage | Jul 27, 2022 | Safety
If you’re experiencing driver shortages, you may feel compelled to quickly fill an empty position to avoid undelivered cargo that’s costing you money. However, you may end up spending more money in the long run if you hire unfit drivers who are a risk to themselves,...
by Baily Sandage | Jul 22, 2022 | Safety
Fleet safety can greatly impact a motor carrier’s success as it can prevent a slew of issues that could put their business in jeopardy. From negative press and reduced trust among clients, to vehicle downtime and a loss in revenue, CMV accidents can create a...
by Baily Sandage | Jul 14, 2022 | Safety
The Hazardous Materials (HM) Compliance Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) is one of seven categories used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in its Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) initiative to evaluate how a...
by Baily Sandage | Jul 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Employers of all sizes are currently struggling to attract and retain quality workers. This issue is particularly prevalent in the trucking sector. According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the trucking industry is experiencing a shortage of around 80,000...
by Baily Sandage | Jun 30, 2022 | Safety
It’s no surprise that putting more drivers on the road is the best way to increase capacity, but carriers need to make sure they hire the most talented and qualified drivers available. Even during the current driver shortage, hiring a single inexperienced or...
by Baily Sandage | Jun 23, 2022 | Safety
Operation Safe Driver Week—an annual campaign conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)—will take place from July 10-16. This year’s focus will be on speeding. Review the following guidance for further information on the purpose of Operation Safe...
by Baily Sandage | Jun 17, 2022 | Safety
The Hours of Service (HOS) Compliance Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) is one of seven categories that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) uses to determine how a motor carrier ranks relative to other carriers in its...
by Baily Sandage | Jun 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Understanding when your company needs to register with the Department of Transportation (DOT) for a USDOT number is very important. For industries that have commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), it can be confusing to know when you need to register with the DOT. Not only...
by Baily Sandage | Jun 1, 2022 | Safety
New entrants looking to conduct interstate operations within the United States need to pass a safety audit before being legally registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). What Does the DOT New Entrant Audit Consist Of? The safety audit will consist...
