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DOT Compliance
Driver Inspections Increase Highway Safety
Your truck is at the heart of your business, your income and your livelihood. So naturally it is important that it is running properly and on the road. And when a maintenance problem presents itself, you will be concerned with … Read More
Adequate Parking Necessary to meet Hours-of-Service Regulations
In the last decade, a lot of attention has been given to the lack of adequate parking for truckers. Having access to parking options off the highways allows truckers to meet regulations regarding Hours-of-Service and break times and improve overall … Read More
Reduce winter accident liability with DOT Compliance and Log Book Auditing
As the 2013-14 winter season swings into full force, commercial truck drivers are reminded to take extra safety precautions to prevent catastrophic accidents. Give your vehicle a full inspection, including insuring your brakes are working properly. Make sure to put … Read More
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A woman was killed, a truck driver’s CDL was revoked, and the driver’s company is facing a federal audit and possible sanctions after a tragic accident in Ohio that authorities say highlights the need for strict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
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
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
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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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
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
