DOT Clearinghouse: Ultimate Guide
Stay compliant with the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse through this essential guide for carriers. Learn how to register drivers and employers, run the required queries, and accurately report violations—ensuring your fleet meets Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards and keeps operations running safely.
Using DataQ FMCSA to Improve Your CSA Scores
Explore how DataQs from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration helps motor carriers and drivers review and request corrections to federal or state safety data. Learn the process, key tools and best practices for maintaining accurate records and boosting your fleet’s compliance standing
FMCSA 392.2 Violation Explained
Understand the implications of a §392.2 violation under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. Learn what counts as a 392.2 breach, why it’s one of the most common audit violations, and how carriers can proactively build compliance systems to avoid safety rating impacts.
Commercial Truck Insurance Rates: 2026 Forecast
Discover how commercial truck insurance rates are calculated and what drives your premiums. Learn key factors like cargo type, driving history, route length and state-specific risks that affect costs, plus actionable tips to help you reduce your rates and boost your fleet safety.
DOT Mud Flap Regulations Explained
Mud flap requirements in the U.S. lack federal standardization — instead, compliance is set by individual states. Many states mandate flaps that cover full tire width and extend within 6-8 inches of the ground, but rules vary widely. Always verify local DOT rules before outfitting commercial vehicles.
The MCS 90 Form: Ultimate Guide
The MCS-90 form isn’t just another piece of DOT paperwork—it’s a critical safeguard for every motor carrier. Learn what the MCS-90 is, why it matters, and how it protects your trucking company from major financial losses while supporting your FMCSA operating authority.
7 Best Trucking Insurance Companies for Your Fleet in 2025
Discover top trucking insurance providers that balance coverage, cost, and service. Whether you’re a new operator or an established fleet, this guide evaluates key carriers across criteria like claims handling, policy options, and financial strength. Use it to confidently choose the right insurer for your trucking business.
How to Craft a Safety Letter for Trucking Company Success
Safety letter for trucking company: a clear, concise way to set expectations, reinforce policies, and protect your fleet. Learn how often to send them, what to include, why signatures matter, and smart ways to distribute and track acknowledgments—so you strengthen safety culture and document due diligence for audits and claims.
Crash Preventability Determination Program Basics
Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP) lets carriers challenge crashes that weren’t their driver’s fault. Submit evidence through FMCSA DataQs—dashcam video, police report, photos, and statements—to earn a “Not Preventable” ruling. Approved cases are removed from CSA Crash Indicator calculations while still noted on PSP, protecting your safety score and reputation.
DOT Sticker Requirements Explained
DOT sticker requirements: make sure your USDOT number and legal name are displayed correctly to avoid citations. This quick guide covers minimum letter height, color/contrast for 50-ft readability, placement on both sides of the power unit, and common mistakes to avoid—plus a simple checklist to keep your trucks compliant.
DOT Out of Service Violations List: Ultimate Guide
DOT Out-of-Service Violations List: Know what gets trucks and drivers sidelined at roadside inspections. This guide explains the most common OOS violations (vehicle, driver, and hazmat), how inspectors score them, and practical steps to avoid them. Use it to train drivers, pass inspections, and protect your CSA scores.
DVIR: Essential Tool for Vehicle Safety Checks
A Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) is a daily record documenting the condition of a commercial motor vehicle before and after operation. Required by the FMCSA, DVIRs help ensure vehicles are safe, defects are repaired promptly, and maintenance records are complete for audits and ongoing compliance.
CVSA Roadcheck 2025 Results: A Guide for Your Fleet
The 2025 CVSA International Roadcheck is the largest truck and driver inspection event in North America. This annual 72-hour blitz focuses on critical safety items like brakes, tires, and Hours of Service compliance—helping fleets identify issues, avoid costly out-of-service orders, and maintain strong CSA scores year-round.
The Carmack Amendment: Ultimate Guide
Carmack Amendment is the national rulebook for interstate cargo claims. Learn who’s liable (carrier vs. broker), how strict liability works, key deadlines (nine months to file; 30/120-day responses), limiting exposure with released rates, and defenses like S, L & C—plus how contracts and BOC-3 filings can expand or control your risk.
DOT Annual Inspection Sticker Requirements: What Fleets Need to Know
DOT annual inspection stickers aren’t federally required—but proof of a periodic inspection is. If you’ve ever been told to “get your DOT annual sticker,” here’s the truth: there are no DOT annual inspection requirements or regulations that say you must display a sticker. What the federal regulation (49 CFR §396.17) actually requires is that every…