DOT Compliance Tip: Hit The Brakes
DOT Compliance Tip: Hit The Brakes In this DOT Compliance Tip, we’ll again focus on the CVSA’s upcoming Brake Safety Week. During the week of September 11-14, 2016, CVSA member agencies and many State law enforcement officers will conduct their annual focused roadside inspections of truck brakes. Law enforcement officers around the country will be targeting…
DOT Compliance Tip: Hiring the DOT Way
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Decode The Hours Of Service BASIC
Hours of Service violations are some of the most common among all motor carriers. Do you want to have a better chance at avoiding DOT fines and higher insurance premiums? Start by better understanding the components of this extremely important compliance measurement area! The HOS Compliance BASIC relates to the operation of CMVs by drivers…
Decoding the Unsafe Driving BASIC Score
If you’re going to play the game, you better know the rules and how to keep score! In the wake of the passage of the FAST Act at the end of 2015, motor carriers, freight brokers, shippers and the insurance industry have all struggled to make heads or tails of the “Absolute” BASIC scores that…
New Entrant Expenses
New entrant expenses can sink your trucking venture before the wheels start rolling. Looking to get a handle on the expenses associated with owning a trucking company? Look no further! Any new or potential owner-operator should make very good use of their time by going to the Owner-Operator and Independent Driver Association’s (OOIDA) website and…
New Entrant Expenses
New entrant expenses can sink your trucking venture before the wheels start rolling. Looking to get a handle on the expenses associated with owning a trucking company? Look no further! Any new or potential owner-operator should make very good use of their time by going to the Owner-Operator and Independent Driver Association’s (OOIDA) website and…
CVSA Roadcheck Domination!
Today kicks off the annual 72 hour CVSA Roadcheck blitz where over 10,000 Federal and State commercial vehicle inspectors will conduct an estimated 75,000 Level 1 truck inspections across North America. Is your fleet ready? The time for preparation has come and gone. Now, it’s time for action! Follow these 3 steps to reduce the…