by Brian Peters | May 8, 2022 | Blog
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) first published Alcohol and Drug Testing Rules for safety-sensitive transportation workers in 1994. The rules identify Certified Employee Assistance Professionals (CEAPs), and five other types of professionals, as eligible...
by Brian Peters | Apr 19, 2022 | Blog
When it comes to a DOT compliance audit, it’s not a matter of “if”, it’s a matter of “when”. An audit is triggered after an accident or poor review during a roadside stop. These audits can also be triggered by bad CSA scores for a company. On top of these issues that...
by Brian Peters | Mar 26, 2022 | Blog
Short for Compliance, Safety, Accountability—CSA Scores are the primary means in which the FMCSA identifies high-risk motor carriers. Scores are compiled by gathering data from roadside inspections, crash reports, investigation results and registration details. All...
by Brian Peters | Feb 13, 2022 | Blog
Businesses that are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) need to maintain a Driver Qualification (DQ) file in addition to standard employee documents. Driver qualifications are required for all interstate drivers who operate a vehicle with a Gross...
by Brian Peters | Feb 3, 2022 | Blog
Licenses are required in order to legally carry passengers for hire. This includes charters for fishing, sightseeing, diving, transportation, teaching or any use which is considered a “passenger for hire” situation. Many companies require them for boat deliveries....
by Brian Peters | Feb 3, 2022 | Blog
OVERVIEW The applicability of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) varies depending on the type of transportation provided in a school bus. This document is designed to clarify what Federal regulations are applicable to school bus transportation. The...
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