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CDL Issuance from Third Parties Rescinded

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Proposed rulemaking to streamline the process of getting would-be truck drivers a CDL has been rescinded by the FMCSA following a deeper review of the implications if they were to be passed. Specifically, the rules would have allowed states to use third-party testing examiners to administer the commercial driver’s license skills test to students who […]

3 Ways to Supercharge Your Business in 2023

Fleet Automation

The discussion around Fleet Automation techniques in the industry has steadily been heating up since the beginning of the pandemic. Since most companies were forced to adapt to a model of business where employees work from home, much attention has gone into better systems to manage back-office processes as well as driver efficiency standards. In […]

Freight Logistics Optimization Works

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The Biden administration announced on March 15th a major initiative in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation to revamp the supply chain at the digital foundation layer. The program being pushed is called FLOW. Freight Logistics Optimization Works. You can read the White House Press Sheet by clicking here. FLOW aims to streamline certain […]

Proposed Changes to Drug Testing Could Allow for Lifetime Drug Use Analysis

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Proposal for the Addition of Oral Fluid Specimen Testing for Drugs The FMCSA has proposed to amend the drug testing procedures required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for truck drivers and other DOT regulated companies regarding employees in safety-sensitive positions. In short, the purpose of the rule is to increase testing efficiency while […]

Semi Tires – Wear Patterns & FMCSA Regulation Guidance

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This article aims to cover the essentials that everyone involved in the transportation of highway freight should know. We will cover Manufacturers, Terms, Regulations, Tire Ratings, Inspections, Tire Positions, and Wear Patterns.

5 Challenges Trucking Companies Should Plan to Overcome

Rising Operational Costs The cost of running a trucking company has been on the rise for years. In the past 5 years, the industry has seen many changes to not only the cost of running their fleet but the cost to keep an administration team onboard to keep the company safe and compliant. When companies first […]