If you're considering becoming a trucker, knowing what a pre-trip truck inspection is and how to complete the process correctly is essential. This inspection ensures you comply with federal commercial driving laws that exist to keep you and others safe. It is also a core proficiency evaluation on a trucker's [...]
In trucking you need to update your MCS-150 every 2 years. This should demystify the process for you.About This FormPlease note: After December 12, 2015, MCS-150 forms can ONLY be used to update a USDOT number, not for initial registration with FMCSA. First-time applicants must use the Unified Registration System [...]
When on the road in a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), it's critical to be prepared for a Department of Transportation (DOT) inspection. This review ensures CMVs over 10,000 pounds function correctly and drivers have the necessary paperwork. Officials can pull drivers over at any point for a DOT inspection, [...]
Whether you’re a new truck driver or a veteran in the industry, a career in truck driving is something you need to get used to. It’s no walk in the park and it can take a toll on a person, so we have compiled some of the best industry tips [...]
How to Start Your Own Trucking Company in 2023Starting a trucking company can be an intimidating business operation. But with help from trucking industry experts, it doesn’t need to be. Whether you have been a company truck driver with an established carrier or a new owner-operator, starting a trucking business [...]
If you want to start your own trucking company and participate in interstate commerce, you must have an active operating authority. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires you to have an active authority in all states to operate in the trucking industry. There are different types of [...]
Common Business Structures for Trucking CompaniesOne of the most critical steps in starting your own trucking company is deciding what business entity you want to form. There are two roads you can go down when forming your business entity and filing for trucking authority:Sole ProprietorshipLimited Liability Company (LLC)PartnershipCorporationIf you’re still confused [...]