by Ryan | Oct 9, 2026 | Blog
Before You Hand Over the Keys You found a CDL driver you want to hire. The application looks good, the interview went well, and you need them on the road. But what exactly has to happen, under DOT rules, before they can legally and safely drive your trucks? The answer...
by Ryan | Oct 7, 2026 | Blog
Most compliance problems do not begin as major failures. They begin as small things: a missing document in a driver file, an expired record that slipped through, an inconsistent process between two departments, a supervisor who misunderstood a requirement, a procedure...
by Ryan | Oct 7, 2026 | Blog
On August 6, 2026, FMCSA removed five electronic logging devices from its registered list because they failed to meet minimum federal requirements. Carriers using those devices had exactly 60 days to replace them. That deadline – October 6, 2026 – has...
by Ryan | Oct 5, 2026 | Blog
DOT and FMCSA regulations are triggered by the type of operation you run – vehicle weight, cargo, interstate commerce, CDL Small Fleet Does Not Mean Small Compliance Responsibilities If you run a trucking business with one to ten trucks, you already know your...
by Ryan | Oct 1, 2026 | Blog
Why DOT Drug Testing Is a Program, Not Just a Drug Test Most trucking companies have a clinic where they send drivers for a drug test. That part is straightforward. The part that causes audit findings, fines, and compliance gaps is everything around that test. DOT...
by Ryan | Sep 30, 2026 | Blog
Why Internal Safety Teams Are Under More Pressure Than Ever Between 2016 and 2026, DOT and FMCSA regulations have layered on complexity at a pace most safety departments were not staffed to absorb. The ELD mandate, the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse (and the...
