When it comes to hiring commercial motor vehicle drivers, many companies are feeling the pinch. The truck driver shortage is a real issue in the United States, making it difficult for some companies to find qualified drivers. When companies are filling driving positions, they should consider doing some research for the best resources that can… Continue reading Status of Driver Hiring In The United States
Are you a trucker who is looking to start your own trucking business? If so, you’re in luck. If you love driving and logistics, starting a trucking company could be the perfect next step. With over 70% of all freight in the United States moving through trucks every day—there is still an immense demand for… Continue reading 7 Tips for Starting a Trucking Company
Proposed rulemaking to streamline the process of getting would be truck drivers a CDL has been rescinded by the FMCSA following a deeper review of the implications if they were to be passed.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the commercial driver’s license skills test to… Continue reading Proposal Changing CDL Issuance from Third Parties Rescinded
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 went into better systems to manage back office processes as well as driver efficiency standards.… Continue reading 3 Valuable Forms of Fleet Automation on the Horizon
Overview: Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: 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. Comments on the proposal are due… Continue reading Proposed Changes to Drug Testing Could Allow for DNA Database
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.
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… Continue reading Top 5 Challenges Trucking Companies Face Moving Forward and How to Overcome Them
The purpose of a roadside inspection on individual commercial motor vehicles and drivers is to determine if they are in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and/or Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs). In the event of serious violations, the inspection may result in the issuance of driver or vehicle OOS orders. These violations… Continue reading Roadside DOT Inspection Levels
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the International Roadcheck dates and structure for 2022. The event is designed to help ensure that commercial vehicles are safe and compliant with the new safety regulations. The goal is to reduce fatalities and injuries in the commercial transportation industry. Quick Facts International Roadcheck began in… Continue reading Roadcheck (blitz) Dates and Structure for 2022 – Focus: Wheel Ends
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