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Urgent Warning About Fraudulent DOT Driver’s Licenses and License Plates
The United States Department of Transportation DOES NOT issue Motor Vehicle License Plates or Drivers Licenses.
Startling Number of Carriers Red Flagged Each Year
A shocking number of carriers have been red flagged for closer investigation. Find out why they’re being flagged and why these carriers are so hard to pin down.
DOT, FMCSA Clarify Position On Recreational And Medical Marijuana
DOT clarifies its position on medical and recreational marijuana use.
FMCSA Proposes Truck Driver Opinion Survey for EOBRs
The FMCSA wants to know what truck drivers and carriers think about EOBRs and if they feel harassed or exposed while using them.
DOT Releases Official Statement On New Marijuana Laws
The DOT has taken an official position on the legalization of recreational marijuana and its impact on CDL holders.
States Launch More Seatbelt Safety Inititatives
Will the focus on more safety-oriented programs like this one in Georgia affect your decisions on seat belt use?
Industry Opinions: DOT Inspection Pitfalls
A short list of things even veteran truck drivers can get caught with, alongside the regulation reference and the associated CSA severity weight points in parentheses.
Ray LaHood Announces $13 Million Will Go To Hurricane Sandy Relief
Ray LaHood announced $13 million in relief funds for New York and Rhode Island.
DOT and VA Partner To Help Veterans Find Jobs
The VA and DOT partner to help veterans find jobs. Find out where you can apply here.
Fracking Truck Drivers Not Exempt from HOS, Says DOT
Fracking Truck Drivers have to deal with long load and unload times, but the DOT says that doesn’t exempt them from extending their hours.
Colorado DOT Sets Up Information Kiosks At Truck Stops
The Colorado Department of Transportation installs traffic information kiosks. What does the program offer truck drivers?
DOT Shuts Down Demco Express in Mexican Dispute
After a driver from Demco is arrested under suspicion of trafficking arms, things take a turn for the worse for the Midwestern truck driving company. Find out what happened.
DOT Gives States a Break on Roadsigns
The Department of Transportation pulled back on state regulation for road sign placement. What’s driving the stand down?
Maine Stiffens Penalties for Distracted Driving
Maine’s governor Paul LePage decided to boost fines related to distracted driving, texting and phone use in cars and trucks.
Missouri DOT and Law Enforcement Introduce Truck Program
The Department of Transportation in Missouri has created a new program designed to alert young drivers to the hazards of distraction when driving near semi trucks.
FMCSA Shuts Down New Jersey Carrier
The FMCSA is singing “Another One Bites the Dust,” after it ordered 2 trucking companies out of service. Check out this article to find out this companies dirty deeds.
New Survey Shows More Carriers Complying with CSA Regulations
A recent study done by Truck Capital Partners reveal the number of carriers actively working toward CSA compliance and the steps they’re taking to ensure compliance. Find out the percentage the the steps they’re taking to do so.
Third Mexican Carrier Enters Pilot Program
The controversial Mexican Pilot Program from a NAFTA mandate began transporting goods into America on March 30th.
FMCSA Pushing for Speed Limiters on All Trucks
Citing the results of a new study in conjunction with some previous European surveys, the FMCSA feels that truck safety can get even better by installing speed limiters.
DOT Approves Window Film Covering on Trucks
Window film covering is now legal on truck’s sides windows. What percentage of tinting is legal? To find out, check out this article.
DOT Warns Against New Financial Phishing Scam
A new financial scam being conducted on transportation companies has caused an alert to be issued by the DOT. Carriers and Owner/Operators beware!
Go Ahead, Drop the F-bomb. It May Actually Be Good For You.
Turns out, dropping those colorful expletives may be good for you. The next time your boss tells you to, “watch your language,” show him or her this article.
Trucking News Central | March 19th
Get a weekly run down of important trucking and transportation industry topics in CDL Life’s video broadcast of Trucking News Central.
Emissions Study Shows EPA Dishonest to Truckers
Carriers wonder how the EPA was able to pass their cost estimates off as reliable data, when third party investigators conclude the agency made massive mistakes.
TWIC Fingerprint Security Proposed for DHS Ruling
Dept. of Homeland Security wishes to make the TWIC fingerprint port trucking program into a regulation ruling. Find out what this would mean for carriers and budgets.
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