Compliance Corner: Trucking Guides, Regulations & News
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How to Pass Your FMCSA Safety Audit: The Complete 2025 Guide for Motor Carriers
This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about FMCSA safety audits, including the 16 automatic failure violations that can instantly end your audit, plus a complete preparation strategy to ensure your success.
Preparing for the DOT's English Proficiency Crackdown
The rules of the road have fundamentally changed. As of June 25, 2025, a violation of the long-standing English Language Proficiency (ELP) rule is no longer a minor citation but a career-halting offense. For commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers and the carriers that employ them, failure to meet this standard will now result in an immediate Out-of-Service (OOS) order.
IFTA Quarterly Filing 2025: A Complete Guide
While IFTA streamlines the final submission process into a single quarterly report, the responsibility for meticulous, error-free record-keeping remains squarely on the carrier. The core of this system, and its most critical compliance requirement, is the IFTA quarterly filing.
Parked by the FMCSA? Guide to Getting Back on the Road
An Out-of-Service order from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is one of the most severe actions a motor carrier can face. It means trucks are parked, loads are stalled, and revenue has stopped. For any business in the transportation industry, this is a critical situation that demands immediate and precise action. However, the path back to operation is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
Navigating the Maze: Understanding DOT Number Requirements for Your Small Business
Don’t be caught off guard by assuming you are not subject to FMCSRs because you don’t cross state lines.
The Power of the FMCSA Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) Report
Stop leaving safety to chance. Invest in knowledge, invest in safety, invest in PSP reports.
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