Major CDL Clearinghouse Deadline Approaching or Face Fines

According to Landline Magazine on Dec 30, several owner-operators are experiencing difficulties registering for FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and that they haven’t found any help through the agency’s 800…

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FMCSA suspends hours of service regulations for West Coast wildfire relief haulers

On Thursday, September 10, 2020 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an emergency declaration for Washington, Oregon, and California due to the current wildfires sweeping the West Coast, which…

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PennDOT Extends CDL, Commercial Learner’s Permits and HME Expiration Dates

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Tuesday that, in response to statewide COVID-19 mitigation efforts, expiration dates for commercial driver licenses and commercial learner's permits will be extended for Pennsylvania…

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How to protect yourself from truck accident litigation with compliant driver files

Every year, government auditors find hundreds of violations when reviewing DQ files for compliance. A critical element in maintaining a safe carrier operation is monitoring driver qualifications files effectively and…

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