Educational Resources Archives

November 28, 2022

What Does a Freight Brokerage Do and How Can They Help My Trucking Company?

Reliable transportation of cargo is important. With so many options available for moving a shipment, finding the best solution for your business can be difficult. This is where freight brokerages

November 16, 2022

How to Avoid Double-Brokering and Freight Fraud Scams

Double-brokering scams have been reported across the nation, from California to New York and everywhere in between. Brokering scams violate state and federal laws. They may also end with drivers

October 7, 2022

Understanding IRP (The International Registration Plan)

Starting your own trucking company can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to handling all the registration and licensing requirements. One of the more confusing processes is registering with the

August 8, 2022

USDOT Driver Qualification (DQ) Files – Violations & Penalties | Updated August 2022

Violations related to the creation and maintenance of Driver Qualification Files have accounted for approx. 20% of acute and critical violations for the past five years. The most common issue

July 28, 2022

How Bluetooth Can Improve Your Life While Trucking

Technology in the transportation space has been constantly evolving over the last decade. Specifically Bluetooth, has been a quickly adapted answer for communications, preventing accidents and more, though some issues

April 27, 2022

What is the CVSA 2022 International Roadcheck?

International Roadcheck is an annual three-day event when CVSA-certified inspectors conduct compliance, enforcement, and educational initiatives targeted at various elements of motor carrier, vehicle, and driver safety. International Roadcheck is

April 20, 2022

What is Drop and Hook Trucking?

Drop and Hook Trucking is sometimes referred to as the holy grail for truckers because you don’t have to deal with unloading the trailer. “Drop and Hook” is a trucking

March 3, 2022

List of Secretary of State (SOS) Websites

Secretary of state is an official in the state governments of 47 of the 50 states of the United States, as well as Puerto Rico and other U.S. possessions. In

January 21, 2022

How Do You Find Loads As An Owner-Operator?

When planning on starting your own trucking business, you absolutely need the ability to find loads. There are proven methods to getting these loads, though they have their advantages and

January 19, 2022

What Are Consortium / Third Party Administrators (C/TPAs)?

Third Party Administrator and Consortium Definition What Do C/TPAs Do? “Consortium/Third-Party Administrators (C/TPAs) manage all, or part, of an employer’s DOT drug and alcohol testing program, sometimes including maintaining required