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Motor Carrier Identification Report – MCS-150
As part of our service, we like to keep our clients informed about what’s new and what’s changed. What is the MCS-150? The “Motor Carrier Identification Report”, better known as the MCS-150 requests a U.S. DOT number for carriers. This form … Read More
So You’re Starting a New Trucking Business
NEW TRUCKING BUSINESS Being a new trucking business means that you will be the subject of a “Safety Audit” sometime within the first 18 months of being in business. The audit is likely to be after about three months. Companies are given … Read More
Record Keeping Requirements for Driver Applicants
DID YOU KNOW? When dealing with driver applications for employment, you are required to keep records for 1 year! Whether you hire someone, or not, you must retain their records for a minimum of 1 year from the date of application: Application … Read More
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You drive… we’ll handle the paperwork!
We understand that you love to drive truck. But are you tired of all the paper work, all the records, and constantly wondering if you have all of the correct documentation in order to stay current with DOT and state requirements? We … Read More
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Fuel tax reporting is an important aspect of your interstate trucking business. No matter how large or small your business – keeping accurate records will keep you out of trouble. Our reasonably priced service will complete the fuel tax documentation … Read More
About CSA 2010 – What Is It?
The Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) plan to advance truck and bus safety and eventually decrease commercial motor vehicle (CMV)-related accidents, collision injuries and vehicle related deaths. Its rolling out a … Read More
What does Office Tenders do to aid compliance?
According to WPCI, The nation’s premier comprehensive drug program administrator, the following are audit findings conducted by the FMCSA: 1. 2009 Company Reviews: a. 67% of the reviews had acute violations of the Drug & Alcohol program. b. 90% of … Read More
Survey Finds Driver Files Incomplete
Recently a survey conducted LexisNexis states that as many as half of the driver qualification files motor carriers keep are incomplete or inaccurate. “Those driver files, required by the Department of Transportation, either lack necessary documents or have records that … Read More
Driver Qualification Files & DOT Audits
A Diver Qualification File (DQF) is required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation (FMCSR) Part 391. This applies to all persons who drive commercial motor vehicles – including a motor carrier who is self-employed. This is one of the first items a DOT … Read More