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If you are a non-CDL trucker (or are interested in becoming one), understanding which regulations apply and which don’t can be confusing. After all, CDL requirements center around where you drive (interstate, intrastate or across the border), the weight of your vehicles and towed units, and what you carry (e.g., passengers, hazardous items, etc.) But […]

If you own a pickup and trailer and are operating it commercially, you may be subject to a host of rules and regulations. At a federal level, the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has jurisdiction over many of these laws. Of course, each state may also have laws

There are many types of trucking specialties out there and many of them carry significant risk if the driver and trucking company do not know what they are doing. But perhaps the specialty that carries the most amount of risk is hazmat trucking. There are enhanced laws and regulations that apply to this brand of

If you are in the trucking business and want to know about DOT regulations around sleeping in your pickup truck, you are in the right place. In this article, I am going to discuss the following: Key DOT regulations relating to Hours of Service and Sleep Requirements Sleeper Berth Provisions (including configuration requirements) Benefits of

If you are a hotshot trucker (or are interested in becoming one), and want to understand the key rules and regulations that may apply to you, you’re in the right place. I know it’s not exciting, but if you want long term success and a profitable career as a hotshot trucker, you have to know