What Happens if You Miss Your MCS-150 Filing?

The MCS-150 biennial update is a required FMCSA filing for motor carriers and other regulated entities under FMCSA jurisdiction.
Introducing Motus: What You Need to Know, When You Should Start Acting

The FMCSA has been trying to create a one-stop platform that is fully inclusive of registration, updates, records, and filings within the trucking industry.
How to Tell if Your MCS-150 Biennial Update Is Due

The biennial update requirement for Form MCS-150 is one of the more widely recognized obligations under FMCSA regulations.
What Is an MCS-150? Who Needs to File It?

Within the framework of federal motor carrier regulation, the Motor Carrier Identification Report (Form MCS-150) serves as a foundational document for entities operating under the authority of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
What Happens If You Fail a DOT Drug or Alcohol Test?

Failing a DOT drug test is a serious matter that results in an immediate halt to any safety-sensitive duties, including driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle.
Driver Onboarding Basics: (DOT & FMCSA Commercial Vehicle Compliance)

Onboarding new drivers doesn’t have to be a lengthy administrative process filled with compliance challenges.
Week of 3/30: Dakota Group Weekly Newsletter

First, an article examining Tesla’s recent semi-truck launch and how the decline of federal support raises questions about cost-efficiency.
What is Factoring in the Trucking Industry?

Factoring in trucking is a financial service that allows carriers to sell their outstanding invoices to a third-party company, known as a “factor,” at a discounted rate. This service provides crucial, timely cash flow, enabling any company to manage its expenses proactively.
Week of 3/23: Dakota Group Weekly Newsletter

Get ready to explore the exciting developments making headlines in the trucking industry!
Week of 3/16: Dakota Group Weekly Newsletter

First, an article regarding the impact of geopolitical conflicts on the price of diesel, which has a ripple effect on consumer prices and company profits.