DOT Compliance
The Most Common DOT Inspection Violations for Truck Drivers
Roadside inspection reports show that some of the most frequently cited violations have little to do with a major mechanical failure. Logbook errors,...
OTR vs Regional vs Local Trucking: What New Drivers Need to Know Before Choosing
OTR, regional, and local trucking jobs all operate differently in terms of schedule, pay structure, and daily workload. Choosing the right starting point...
Catch DOT Violations Before They Happen with a Smarter Pre-Trip Routine
A pre-trip inspection only works if it consistently catches the issues that lead to violations or out-of-service orders. The difference is not whether...
How the New DataQs Rules Could Help Truck Drivers Fix Safety Records Faster
Updated DataQs rules are expected to bring faster and more structured reviews when challenging crash records, inspection results, or violations. The biggest change...
How Chameleon Carriers Are Evading Safety Rules and Putting Truck Drivers at Risk
Some trucking companies are avoiding federal safety enforcement by shutting down and reopening under new identities, allowing them to continue operating after serious...
Highway Safety Improves as Fatal Crash Numbers Drop Across the U.S.
There has been a noticeable shift in national traffic safety data, with early estimates pointing to a drop in fatalities during 2025. The...
FMCSA Tells Carriers to Get Ready for Motus Registration System Rollout
A major change is coming to how carrier registration is handled, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is urging fleets to get...
New Mexico CMV Enforcement Operation Brings High Inspection Volume to Clayton
A focused commercial vehicle enforcement operation in Clayton, New Mexico, led to hundreds of inspections and citations over one week. The effort was...
FMCSA Pulls HERO ELD From Approved Device List
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed another electronic logging device from its list of registered units, tightening oversight on equipment used...
PennDOT Opens 339 New Truck Parking Spaces Across Pennsylvania
Truck drivers running through Pennsylvania are starting to see more legal places to shut down. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has confirmed it...
