3 Ways to Supercharge Your Business in 2023

by DOTReady | Mar 29, 2022 | FMCSA Resources, Industry News, Modernization

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...

5 Challenges Trucking Companies Should Plan to Overcome

by DOTReady | Mar 8, 2022 | FMCSA Resources, Industry News, Other

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...

DOT Inspection Levels and Guidance for Passing

by DOTReady | Mar 3, 2022 | FMCSA Resources, Regulations, Vehicle Maintenance

The purpose of a roadside inspection on individual commercial motor vehicles and drivers is to determine if they comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and/or Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs). In the event of serious violations, the...

Roadcheck (blitz) Dates and Structure for 2022 – Focus: Wheel Ends

by DOTReady | Mar 1, 2022 | FMCSA Resources, Industry News, Regulations

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...

20% of Inspections Lead to a Driver or Vehicle Being Placed Out of Service

by DOTReady | Feb 14, 2022 | FMCSA Resources

Overview of Roadside Inspections A roadside inspection of CMVs is a process in which a law enforcement officer or another designated official stops a commercial vehicle to inspect it for compliance with federal and state safety regulations. The inspection typically...

Driver Logs and Record of Duty Status FAQs

by DOTReady | Feb 1, 2022 | FMCSA Resources, Regulations

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...