Driver Logs and Record of Duty Status FAQs
The Record of Duty Status (RODs) is a system that is used to track the number of hours a driver spends on the road. It is a required part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Hours of Service regulations, which are designed to prevent driver fatigue and promote road safety. The record of duty […]
D&A Testing Guidance for Motor Carriers
The FMCSA requires all companies that employ drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles to create and maintain certain Substance and Alcohol Testing Programs to ensure the safety of our roads. This article aims to provide a brief overview of the different D&A testing requirements set forth by the DOT. By no means is this a complete […]
Previous Employer Verification Requirements Set Forth by the FMCSA
You may be wondering what it takes to hire a driver for your company. Maybe you bought your first truck and you’re ready to expand, or you just want a refresher on the requirements. Below you will find what the FMCSA says is required to legally employ a commercial motor vehicle driver. All in all, […]
Most Common Trucking Violations on the Road
With nearly 25% of roadside inspections leading to a vehicle being placed out of service, it goes without saying that a reliable vehicle maintenance program is essential for a safe fleet to stay on the road. Here are some statistics and pointers to help you keep your fleet on the road: While we’re on the […]
Include Meditation in Driver Wellness Programs
Although this article doesn’t pertain to FMCSA regulations, we thought it may be helpful to share some insights on a practice that will not only help your staff feel better at home and work but has been proven to have far-reaching effects on company performance. This practice is known as Meditation or Mindfulness. Why driver […]
Trucking Schools See Spike in Enrollments in 2021
Trucking schools around the country have seen a sharp increase in the number of enrollments in their programs. This comes as good news as supply chains around the world stress under the pressure of driver shortages, strikes, minimum training requirements, and an increase in online shopping volume. As automation rolls into the industry, many companies […]