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Trucking Industry
How Young is Too Young for a Commercial Driver License?
The American Trucking Industry has announced recently that the organization will be supporting the lowering of age limits currently required to obtain a commercial driver license. This is likely due to the extreme shortage of CDL drivers that the trucking … Read More
Does Pay Affect Truck Driver Retention and Safety?
Driver retention rates continue to be a serious issue for the trucking industry, as this is one of the highest turnover industries, constantly facing a shortage of qualified, experienced truck drivers. We previously discussed the role that proper training can … Read More
What is a DOT Drug Testing Medical Review Officer?
Compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing regulations is absolutely necessary for trucking companies. But, especially for smaller fleets, the random testing procedures can be time-consuming and confusing. Utilizing the services of a Medical Review Officer (MRO) … Read More
Trucking Industry Embodies the Spirit of the Holidays
Around Thanksgiving, we discussed both what cheer truckers bring to our nation, as well as how the public returns that cheer to truck drivers. The many different programs and volunteer efforts are so inspiring that they deserve a second look! … Read More
How Hours-of-Service Rule Change Affects Trucking Industry
The trucking industry, from truck drivers up to enforcement agencies, must constantly wade through various changes in FMCSA regulations, and hours-of-service (HOS) are among the most confusing of these. Keeping track of current rules and requirements is a challenge, but … Read More
Driver Vehicle Inspection Report Rule Change
In an industry overflowing with paperwork requirements, one less daily obligation can make a big difference. This is the hope for the proposed change to the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) requirement that is expected to go into effect on … Read More
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Holiday Cheer For Our Nation’s Truckers
The holiday season is made possible in many ways by our nation’s hardworking truck drivers, as they transport goods, gifts, decorations and food across the country. Office Tenders is here to help with the hassle of DOT paperwork all year … Read More
Navigating Owner-Operator Insurance Needs
Starting your own trucking company is fraught with difficult paperwork and hard-to-follow requirements. One of the biggest, and most costly, of these is commercial insurance policies. Understanding what kind and how much coverage you need can be confusing, but is … Read More
In the News: CMV Driver Training Regulations
Adequate driver training, or rather the lack of, has been cited as one of the reasons for the extremely high turnover rate that currently exists in the trucking industry. But that isn’t the only affect the lack of established training … Read More
Hot Topic for Truckers: Cell Phone Regulations
Cell phone use continue to be a hot topic for the trucking industry. In 2012, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) passed a law banning commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers from using hand-held cell phones while driving. Studies show … Read More
