The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) sets strict rules and regulations for commercial motor vehicles to comply with. These regulations can change often and are often hard to understand. These articles will help you understand and comply with the ever-changing DOT rules.
Whether you operate a small fleet of light-, medium-, or heavy-duty units, or are merely the owner of one truck wanting to ensure you adhere to the law, knowing if you can need a U.S. DOT number can be confusing.
Several common misunderstandings of motor carrier safety regulations resurface year after year. Some seem plausible and even have a hint of truth. Nevertheless, these common myths are just that — myths.
Extra weight from trailer add-ons may push otherwise underweight vehicles over the DOT-exempt weight limit.
Use of THC is forbidden for a regulated driver, no matter the source. As a result, medical and recreational marijuana and some CBD oils, even if legal under state law, are federally banned.
If you employ drivers who are required to hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and regulated drivers who are not, are you aware of the differences between the two when it comes to driver qualification files?
The Food and Drug Administration regulations on the safe transport of food went into effect in 2018. The regulations apply to vehicles, operations, driver training, and records.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking for comments on how to improve its mandatory electronic logging device regulations, which potentially could result in the first substantial changes to the ELD rules since their implementation.
Heavy Duty Trucking is seeking nominations for its 2022 Safety & Compliance Award, which recognizes a trucking executive who has demonstrated excellence in fleet safety.
Between July 10-16, law enforcement personnel will be on the lookout for commercial motor vehicle drivers engaging in risky driving.
The future of excavator tech is likely to include increased adoption of things like 3D grade control, remote control operation, and even certain levels of autonomous operation
The Lytx DVIR Service will be available to all customers as an additional service starting early the third-quarter of 2022.
Through the partnership, Boyle Transportation will deploy Netradyne’s vision-based Driver-i safety camera platform throughout its fleet of vehicles.
Here’s what even the most experienced drivers need to remind themselves (and their fleet managers) of to remain as accident-free as possible.
The Werner name is celebrating 100 years of innovation in ladders, climing products, and fall protection equipment.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration made a few notable changes to its driver qualification (DQ) file requirements in 49 CFR Part 391.
There are several truck-related recalls, including Ford, Daimler Truck North America, and Toyota.
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