Clearinghouse Update
Pre-employment Investigations for Drug and Alcohol Program Violations Beginning January 6, 2023, a pre-employment Clearinghouse query will satisfy the requirement […]
Winter Is Coming! Do You Know the Oregon Chain Requirements?
Winter driving in Oregon can be hazardous, and truckers play a big role in how safely we get through the […]
Brokers Beware!
How to properly vet a carrier: Review CSA scores-although deemed to be unreliable for carrier operational compliance Check with carriers […]
Owner-operators and small fleets remain in crosshairs of DOT’s offsite audits
This article was posted on Overdrive by James Jaillet. View the original article here. In a trend that exploded […]
Motor Carriers in California who retain Owner Operators or Independent Contractors-BEWARE
Dynamex Operations West. v. Superior Court (April 30, 2018) Earlier this week, the California Supreme Court issued a landmark decision […]
ELDs (Electronic logging devices) – Not a Matter of ‘If,’ but ‘When’
Many companies are actively investigating on-board technology because of the wide range of benefits they can offer. Others are waiting […]
Guidance for Freight Brokers, Forwarders, Shippers, Receivers, Motor Carriers, and Drivers
Hiring and Contracting TRU-Carrier Transport of Perishable Goods on California Highways. Beginning January 1, 2013, California law will require the […]
No Bulkhead? Don’t Forget to Use a Penalty Strap for Safe Cargo Securement
Transporting cargo without a bulkhead? It’s crucial to ensure your load is secured properly to comply with FMCSA regulations and […]
TWIC – Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Required for all personnel requiring unescorted access to secure areas of Maritime Transportation Security Administration regulated facilities (ports) and vessels. […]
FMCSA to Leave Hours-of-Service Rule Unchanged
Federal Register Notice to Set Effective Date of Jan. 19, 2009 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in a notice […]