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SAFER and Company Public Information: The Value of Professional Review and Ongoing Management

Could an outdated SAFER profile be costing your company loads, customers, insurance opportunities, or broker relationships without you even realizing it?

DOT Activation: A Whitepaper Guide for New Entrants and Commercial Vehicle Businesses

DOT activation is one of the first major compliance steps for many commercial vehicle businesses. It is also one of the most misunderstood.

Driver Qualification File Setup Guide: A Compliance Guide for Motor Carriers and Commercial Vehicle Operators

Driver Qualification Files are one of the most important records a motor carrier can maintain.

FMCSA’s Clearinghouse Fraud Enforcement and Identity Verification Changes: What Motor Carriers, Owner-Operators, and Compliance Teams Need to Know

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration continues to make clear that fraud, misuse, and improper access within federal transportation safety systems will not be tolerated.

New York Commercial Vehicle Guide for New Entrants: What Carriers Need to Know

Starting a trucking, delivery, passenger transportation, or commercial vehicle business in New York requires more than registering a company and putting a vehicle on the road.

Reasonable Suspicion Training for DOT-Regulated Commercial Vehicle Operators: What Employers Need to Know

For commercial vehicle operators, DOT compliance is not limited to registering for a USDOT number, filing an MCS-150, maintaining insurance, or keeping a clean SAFER profile.