by TruckingOffice | Dec 14, 2020 | DOT Rules and Regulations
A DOT audit or review determines a company’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) compliance. It evaluates safety performance and confirms that the owner-operator and the trucking firm is managing their proper recordkeeping. It’s usually done at the...
by TruckingOffice | Aug 24, 2020 | DOT Rules and Regulations
The Department of Transportation (DOT) conducts annual inspections of commercial motor vehicles. As well as the drivers to ensure highway safety. This year’s inspections will focus on the driver requirements category, among other factors. Some things they...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 5, 2020 | DOT Rules and Regulations
Before you can effectively avoid DOT violations, you need to know what constitutes a violation and why DOT standards are so rigid. The great news is that when you put forth the effort to ensure compliance with their regulations, you become a safer driver. ...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 20, 2015 | IFTA, Invoice, Reports, Safety, Taxes
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is an agency of the Department of Transportation (DOT). They regulate the number of hours truck drivers can spend driving per day. The agency also regulates the total number of hours truck drivers can drive in a...
by TruckingOffice | Dec 18, 2014 | Trucking Management
Recent changes in federal DOT regulations have transformed the old rules regarding hours of service for professional drivers. Understanding the new mandates is important for all truckers. So here’s a breakdown ofhow they’ve changed the game in the transportation...
by Allen Campbell | Sep 12, 2014 | Trucking Software Training
Obeying DOT regulations is a key part of succeeding in the transportation industry. The rules of the road, even those you may not agree with, are intended to protect both professional drivers and the public. Breaking them can result in fines, loss of business or...
by Allen Campbell | Mar 24, 2014 | Driver Logbook, Safety
Staying on top of driver logbook issues is one of the primary duties you have as a trucking company owner. Self-auditing this important record is one of many steps you should take to ensure that you’re in compliance with DOT regulations. Making sure you comply with...
by Allen Campbell | May 8, 2013 | DOT Rules and Regulations
Is it time to go through a DOT compliance checklist for your rig? Today may be the day to do it. Why? Making sure that all the points in the DOT compliance checklist are covered is part of running a trucking company. Also, if your business conducts state-to-state...
by Allen Campbell | Oct 9, 2012 | Maintenance, Safety
Federal DOT regulations require that trucking company owners have a program to inspect and maintain every truck in their fleet, whether they have one or 1,000. Understanding what’s expected is an important part of running a successful business. Here’s what the DOT...
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