Find out what’s required if you drive a commercial motor vehicle that needs a CDL. This section explains medical cards, drug testing, entry-level driver training (ELDT), and how to meet DOT rules for CDL drivers and carriers.
If you operate a trucking business using CDL-required vehicles, you’ve likely heard of IFTA. The International Fuel Tax Agreement plays a key role in how interstate carriers report and pay...
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Whether you’re new to the trucking industry or have been around for a while, it’s important to know about the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). If your company employs CDL-required...
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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...
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For truckers and owner operators, staying compliant with DOT drug and alcohol testing rules is a key part of running a legal operation on public roads. These rules can be...
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An FMCSA MIS report, or Management Information System report, is a yearly summary required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a DOT agency responsible for transportation safety oversight....
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A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required by federal law and state governments to operate large or heavy vehicles in the United States. This license ensures that drivers can safely...
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A Medical DOT card, also called a Medical Examiner’s Certificate, is a document that proves a commercial driver is healthy enough to operate a commercial motor vehicle. This certificate is...
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A DOT pre-employment drug test is mandatory for applicants to safety-sensitive transport roles. It helps protect public safety by screening for specific drugs. This article outlines the requirements, substances tested,...
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Essential Guide to Apportioned Plates for Interstate Trucking Success Following IRP rules matters for companies if they want to avoid penalties and fines. The base jurisdiction, or base state, is...
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A cab card is proof of registration and compliance with registration requirements for commercial trucks, required for legal interstate operation. This article explains what a cab card is, who needs...
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The ELDT rule establishes minimum requirements for entry-level driver training standards for those who provide training and those applying for a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). When Did the New ELDT...
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All commercial vehicles exceeding a certain weight are subject to the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. Let’s review the basics and see if they apply to you and your business. Understanding...
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