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Ohio tragedy highlights need for log book adherence
A woman was killed, a truck driver’s CDL was revoked, and the driver’s company is facing a federal audit and possible sanctions after a tragic accident in Ohio that authorities say highlights the need for strict log book adherence. Amy … Read More
How does the government shutdown affect DOT Compliance?
On the minds of most truckers since the Oct. 1 federal government shutdown began is, how has the shutdown affected DOT compliance? The short answer is, it hasn’t, and won’t, at least for the foreseeable future. While the Department of … Read More
Appeals Court Lifts 30-minute Rest Break Requirement for Short-Haul Drivers
In response to a lawsuit challenging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)’s regulations that included a 30-minue rest break requirement for drivers under certain conditions, a U.S. Appeals Court upheld the regulations except for short haul drivers. The lawsuit, … Read More
Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Definition – Why You Should Care
A motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the vehicle: Has a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) or gross combination weight (GCW) of 26,001 pounds or more, whichever is greater, inclusive … Read More
New Regulation ** Notice **
Commercial Driver License (CDL) and DOT Physical Merging According to Part §391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) beginning January 30, 2012 through January 30, 2014, drives can expect to be asked for a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate … Read More
Temporary or Leased Employee (Driver)
When a motor carrier uses a temp agency or a leasing company the application must be made out to the specific motor carrier. Motor carriers are required to notify the applicant; prior to his/her submission of the application, that the … Read More
Office Tenders, Inc. Newsletter No Longer Mailed To Clients
Effective immediately, Office Tenders, Inc. will no-longer be mailing newsletters to our clients. We are using out website to keep information current. We hope you will check it out and return frequently for news articles pertinent to changes in the … Read More
Drug Testing More Convenient
As of 2012, all Office Tenders, Inc. drug & alcohol testing clients have been sent Federal Chain of Custody (C of C) forms by MEDTOX Laboratories. The reason for sending them to you is to make testing easier. These forms … Read More
Hand-Held Cell Phones – New Ruling
Effective January 3, 2012 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ruled that Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers cannot “use a hand-held mobile telephone” while driving a CMV (§392.82). This applies to ALL INTERSTATE Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs). Each … Read More
Commercial Driver License (CDL) and DOT Physical Merging
According to Part §391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) beginning January 30, 2012 through January 30, 2014, drives can expect to be asked for a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate (physical card) when renewing a CDL. After January … Read More
