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As the federal government debates raising the insurance, it’s important to remember that – as a licensed motor carrier – you’ve got to have all of your responsibilities completely understood, especially the financial ones. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires a minimum level of financial responsibility for motor carriers. What this means is … Read more
We’ve been spending some time lately covering certain regulatory requirements, from proper filings to preparing for a Department of Transportation (DOT) audit. Today we want to take some more time delving into DOT audits in greater detail. As we outlined before, if the DOT initiates an audit of your business, there are several factors they … Read more
You’ve just found out that your fleet is scheduled for an audit. Don’t start panicking, just relax and ask yourself a few simple questions. First, do you know what records will be reviewed? Second, are you in compliance with the current regulations? Who is Subject to an Audit? Companies that have been subjected to a … Read more
We can’t escape it. We now live in an environment of slick governmental regulations, market pressures, and industry changes. And while many of us lament this “new normal,” might we be looking at it all wrong? Could we make these changes work for us, rather than us working against them? The fact is this: Operating … Read more
If you want to run a successful trucking company, you’ve got to know what files you will need to keep track of and maintain. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires that several sets of files be kept on both truck drivers and vehicles. Making sure you are hiring quality people stats with ensuring compliance … Read more
We’ve all heard a story or two. An older truck driver unexpectedly feels a tightening in his chest and difficulty breathing. But in this case, it isn’t a heart attack. Said trucker goes to his doctor upon returning home and is told he has a blood clot in his lungs, three clogged arteries, and a … Read more
Have you started your own trucking company? Are you striking out on your own as an independent operator? If you answer yes to either of these two questions, you may be wondering where to start. Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Whether it be navigating your annual IFTA filings or maintaining driver files, we’ve got … Read more
That’s right, folks, you’ve heard it before. Trucking and technology are close bedfellows. As the regulatory and manufacturing environments continue to change, technology is increasingly the answer to a vexing set of problems. As a result, fleets are significantly investing in complex software systems. In many cases these new systems must communicate with legacy systems … Read more
If there’s one thankless job truck equipment has, it’s the tires. They are the ones suffering the greatest amount of wear and tear. They are the pieces of equipment that must be replaced the most. A lot of factors go into overall tire cost and performance. We’ve discussed them in great length; from low-rolling-resistance to … Read more
Everybody’s asking the same question: How do we find and retain drivers? I’m sure you’re tired of hearing about it. Heck, we’re tired of talking about it, but that won’t make it go away; fleets need to hire and retain truck drivers faster than they ever have before. The best way to do that is … Read more