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Trucking Compliance and Safety Requirements

Learn how to stay compliant with DOT and FMCSA safety rules. This section covers drug and alcohol testing, driver qualification files, CSA scores, HOS rules, inspections, and other safety requirements that help you avoid violations and keep your business running.

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DOT Violation Fine Increases (2026 Update)

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has increased the fine amount for DOT violations to reflect inflation.  On December 30th, 2024, the FMCSA published a Final Rule increasing the...

Electronic Logging Device (ELD)

Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Use and Regulations

Electronic Logging Devices, or ELDs, help record driving hours for commercial motor vehicle operators. These systems connect directly to the commercial vehicle’s engine and track driving time, engine power status,...

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FMCSA-Revoked ELDs and Compliance Risks Guide

Last Updated: May 2026 FMCSA-revoked ELDs have become a growing concern for truck drivers, owner-operators, and motor carriers across the trucking industry. The FMCSA has increased ELD enforcement activity in...

New MOTUS Registration System

MOTUS DOT Registration System Explained

The FMCSA is rolling out a new registration platform called MOTUS. For interstate motor carriers, CDL operations, brokers, and freight forwarders, this system changes how federal registration data is accessed,...

DOT Reinstatement

DOT Reinstatement Guide: Reactivate Your USDOT & MC Authority

DOT reinstatement is required when your USDOT number or operating authority becomes inactive, suspended, or revoked. Without completing the reinstatement process, your business cannot legally operate. This guide explains how...

Scams in the trucking industry

Trucking Compliance Scams: FMCSA Phishing Emails to Watch

The trucking industry is one of the largest financial drivers of the U.S. economy. According to the American Trucking Associations’ American Trucking Trends report, the industry generated about $906 billion...

A truck driver with a valid USDOT number, thanks to his MCS-150 Biennial Update

MCS-150 Form: FMCSA Biennial Update Requirements

Last Updated: June 4, 2026 The MCS-150 Form, officially called the Motor Carrier Identification Report, is a filing required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for most businesses...

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What is a DOT Number?

Last Updated: June 3, 2026 A DOT Number, also called a USDOT Number, is a unique identifier assigned by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to commercial motor carriers....

Trucking Dispatching

Trucking Dispatching: The Complete Guide

Trucking dispatching is a key part of the transportation industry. It helps freight move across the country with fewer delays. This guide is for anyone interested in trucking, dispatching, or...

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