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06 Jan: Clearinghouse Update

Pre-employment Investigations for Drug and Alcohol Program Violations Beginning January 6, 2023, a pre-employment Clearinghouse query will satisfy the requirement…

29 Nov: Why You Need BIT Inspection Training & How It Benefits Your Company

BIT inspections keep your commercial vehicle fleet and drivers in compliance and ensure they stay up-to-date with the latest state…

23 Nov: 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…

25 Oct: Brokers Beware!

How to properly vet a carrier: Review CSA scores-although deemed to be unreliable for carrier operational compliance Check with carriers…

09 May: DOT Compliance Companies & Services- Everything You Need to Know

Feeling overwhelmed by the maze of DOT regulations? You’re not alone. Many commercial vehicle operators find themselves tangled in complex…

09 May: DOT Inspections: The Information You Need to Know

What is a DOT Inspection? As a way of increasing safety on the roads, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)…

18 Feb: 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…

19 Sep: 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…

12 Mar: 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…

08 Jan: Compliance Status of a TRU or Company That Owns TRUs

Under California law, the business entity that hires a carrier to transport perishable goods on California highways or railways must…

27 Aug: 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…

06 Dec: CARB Deadlines – January 1, 2012

Important CARB Deadlines Approaching To comply with the Truck and Bus Rule, by 1/1/2012, you must either: 1. Meet the…

Peggy N.
Transportation DOT Compliancy Specialist

I have worked for Columbia Distributing for 6 years, and for 5 of those years, I have had the pleasure of working closely with Wes Curtis at Commercial Truck Consulting. We have worked together in many capacities, including day-to-day consultation, mock audits, process, procedure, and policy structuring.

Wes is a wealth of information and expertise when it comes to DOT regulation, both on the federal and state level. He also offers educational resources in the form of requirements, referrals, and even teaches on various subjects himself. In my position, I oversee compliance for three states, 14 branches, and on average 600 regulated CDL holders.

Wes is an invaluable resource for myself and Columbia Distributing. The relationship and reliable resource that Wes and Commercial Truck Consulting provide to Columbia Distributing is priceless!

Megan R
Wilbur-Ellis

We have worked with Wes on multiple PHMSA and FMCSA mock audits. The combination of Wes’ in-depth knowledge of the regulations and audit process, mixed in with a watchful eye on litigious situations helped propel our compliance program forward. Wes is thorough and acted as a true business partner!