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Driver Qualification File Audit Requirements and Common Errors
Driver Qualification (DQ) files are mandatory for all commercial drivers operating under FMCSA regulations. These files prove each driver is legally and medically fit to drive. When auditors arrive, these are the first documents they check. Incomplete or inaccurate...
CSA Score Improvement Services That Actually Work
Your CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) score affects more than compliance. It influences DOT audits, insurance premiums, and whether brokers or shippers choose to work with you. High scores lead to intervention. Low scores give your business a competitive edge....
Truck Crash Fatality Statistics 2024 Show Significant Improvements
According to truck crash fatality statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic fatalities in the U.S. declined notably in 2023, continuing a positive trend that is expected to carry into 2024. The latest data shows 1,820 fewer...
English Language Proficiency Enforcement Update: What Fleet Operators Need to Know
In a significant regulatory shift, President Donald Trump’s executive order, titled “Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America’s Truck Drivers,” has redefined how English language proficiency CDL requirements are enforced across the trucking industry. The...
What the End of the Drug Testing Advisory Board Means for DOT Compliance and the Trucking Industry
The Drug Testing Advisory Board (DTAB), a long-standing body under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), was recently disbanded. Since 1988, DTAB played a vital role in setting scientific and technical standards for federal drug testing programs,...
Navigating Hazmat Requirements: Essential Tips for Fleet Compliance and Safety
Ensuring compliance with hazmat requirements is crucial for fleet operations transporting hazardous materials. Non-compliance risks severe penalties and jeopardizes public safety and the company's reputation. This comprehensive guide provides actionable tips for...
Stopped Commercial Motor Vehicles
392.22 Emergency signals; stopped commercial motor vehicles (b) Placement of warning devices — (1) General rule. … whenever a commercial motor vehicle is stopped upon the traveled portion or the shoulder of a highway for any cause other than necessary traffic stops,...
Fentanyl Testing Approved
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has added Fentanyl to the drug testing panel used for Federal workplace drug testing programs. This announcement now allows the Department of Transportation to add Fentanyl to the controlled substances that are part of...
Proactive Fleet Risk Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Safety and Compliance
Fleet risk management is a cornerstone of successful transportation operations. It ensures that fleets operate efficiently, safely, and within the boundaries of compliance regulations. However, with the ever-evolving landscape of DOT (Department of Transportation)...
CVSA Level VIII Inspection
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has been developing an automated inspection process that will take place when the vehicle is in motion on the highway. Development has reached a point where testing of the new Level VIII inspection has started. There are...