Author Archives: Jim Weiler

As part of our service, we like to keep our clients informed about what’s new and what’s changed. What is the MCS-150? The “Motor Carrier Identification Report”, better known as the MCS-150 requests a U.S. DOT number for carriers. This form … Continue reading →

NEW TRUCKING BUSINESS Being a new trucking business means that you will be the subject of a “Safety Audit” sometime within the first 18 months of being in business. The audit is likely to be after about three months. Companies are given … Continue reading →

DID YOU KNOW? When dealing with driver applications for employment, you are required to keep records for 1 year! Whether you hire someone, or not, you must retain their records for a minimum of 1 year from the date of application: Application … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

The Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) plan to advance truck and bus safety and eventually decrease commercial motor vehicle (CMV)-related accidents, collision injuries and vehicle related deaths. Its rolling out a … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →