by Ryan | Aug 26, 2026 | Blog
If your fleet is still relying on a single orientation class and a signed attendance sheet to cover DOT training, 2026 is the year to rethink that approach. DOT training refers to compliance education mandated by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and it touches...
by Ryan | Aug 19, 2026 | Blog
The Supreme Court Just Changed the Carrier-Vetting Conversation for Freight Brokers DOT broker authority is an FMCSA registration that allows a broker to arrange interstate transportation for compensation; a USDOT number by itself is not broker authority. Obtaining...
by Ryan | Aug 17, 2026 | Blog
Most carriers believe they already “do training.” They onboard drivers. They review company policies. They hold safety meetings. They coach when something goes wrong. They might even have a senior driver do a ride-along and sign off that a new hire “looks good.” But...
by Ryan | Aug 15, 2026 | Blog
If you run a trucking company, you already know that DOT compliance is a full-time job hiding inside your full-time job. Between driver files, drug and alcohol testing, Clearinghouse queries, vehicle inspections, and a list of deadlines that never stops growing,...
by Ryan | Aug 14, 2026 | Blog
Freight brokers face a new legal landscape after the United States Supreme Court ruled in May 2026 that negligent hiring claims against brokers are no longer automatically preempted by federal law. This guide is designed for freight brokers seeking to understand their...
