FMCSA SMS Proposes Changes the BASICs
On February 15th, the FMCSA announced that they would be making changes to the Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs organization.
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Natalie Byers
- 5 days ago
- 2 min
Proposed changes to the FMCSA Safety Measurement System
After the Item Response Theory study in 2019, the FMCSA identified changes they could make to identify motor carriers needing interventions.
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Natalie Byers
- Mar 13
- 2 min
FMCSA Announces Important Update to Clearinghouse
As of March 8, 2023, the FMCSA has made an important change to the Clearinghouse query notifications.
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Natalie Byers
- Mar 6
- 2 min
Determining CDL Class and Requirement
Once you've determined if your vehicle is a CMV you will then need to determine which class of CDL is required for your vehicle.
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Natalie Byers
- Mar 2
- 2 min
What is a Commercial Motor Vehicle?
It's simple to misidentify CMVs, which in turn could get you or your company in trouble. Use our flowchart to help identify vehicles.
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Natalie Byers
- Feb 23
- 4 min
Filing The DOT Biennial Update in 2023
There are a few critical things to be aware of when filing your DOT biennial update in 2023.
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Natalie Byers
- Feb 20
- 2 min
Safety Management Cycle
The Safety Management Cycle was designed to help with keeping safety-minded business practices.
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Natalie Byers
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Driver Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
Driver Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) are a critical piece of the driver qualification process required for all drivers.
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Natalie Byers
- Feb 9
- 1 min
Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Update
The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) has revoked the Nationwide ELD and ONE PLUS ELD's.
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Natalie Byers
- Feb 6
- 2 min
CMV Accident Protocol
If you, or one of the drivers employed by your company are to get in an accident while driving a CMV there is a protocol you are supposed to
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Natalie Byers
- Jan 19
- 4 min
Drug & Alcohol Testing for Truck Drivers
As a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holder, you are subject to drug and alcohol testing. This is required by the FMCSA and DOT.
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Natalie Byers
- Jan 16
- 6 min
DOT Audit Prep - Everything you need to know!
Audits happen for companies operating commercial motor vehicles daily. Here is everything you need to know about audits and how to...
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Natalie Byers
- Jan 11
- 2 min
FMCSA Fine Rates Increase 2023
In response to the inflation impacting our country, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has increased the fine amount...
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Natalie Byers
- Jan 9
- 6 min
What to expect from a DOT Audit
Whether it is your first DOT Audit or the first that you have been through in a while, it is important to know what the auditor will be...
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Natalie Byers
- Dec 29, 2022
- 3 min
Drug Tests Failures in the DOT
The DOT requires a pre-employment and random drug tests for all safety-sensitive employees. What happens if you fail?
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Natalie Byers
- Dec 20, 2022
- 2 min
Pre/Post Trip Inspection Pickup and Trailer Combination Online Training is LIVE!
We are happy to announce that Pre/Post Trip Inspection Training is now available online through DOT University!
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Natalie Byers
- Dec 20, 2022
- 3 min
Colorado Port of Entry Intelligent Imaging System
Newest technology - Thermal Brake Testing Devices – East and West Bound Dumont, South Bound Monument, Trinidad.
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Natalie Byers
- Dec 12, 2022
- 3 min
Winter Weather Driving
Driving in the wintertime is a challenge, even for the most skilled and experienced truck drivers. Between poor road conditions due to...
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Natalie Byers
- Nov 16, 2022
- 2 min
FMCSA Clearinghouse - UPDATE! Pre-Employment Investigations for Drug and Alcohol Program Violations
The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration issued an update to the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
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Natalie Byers
- Oct 27, 2022
- 4 min
Most Requested Classes in our Compliance Training Program
We offer more than 20 DOT Compliance Classes, learn about our most requested classes amongst our clients.
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