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Understanding Your CSA Score: What it is and Why it Matters

Understanding Your CSA Score: What it is and Why it Matters

In the trucking industry, the CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) score is a critical measure employed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to evaluate the safety performance of commercial motor carriers and drivers. CSA scores are based on...

What Is Breakeven Pricing in the Trucking Industry?

What Is Breakeven Pricing in the Trucking Industry?

In the trucking business, breakeven pricing refers to the minimum rate a company must charge to cover all its operating expenses without incurring a profit or a loss. Trucking companies must understand the truckload breakeven price, which is a critical benchmark that...

Understanding the Difference between USDOT Number and MC Number

Understanding the Difference between USDOT Number and MC Number

In the United States, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires commercial motor vehicles and motor carriers to obtain specific identification numbers for legal compliance. The two most common types of identification numbers are the USDOT number...

DOT Compliance Services: Are you DOT Compliant Ready?

DOT Compliance Services: Are you DOT Compliant Ready?

In the commercial transport and trucking industry, motor carrier companies must comply with the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) regulations and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). DOT compliance ensures that drivers, vehicles, and...

2025 UCR Fees to Increase by 25%

2025 UCR Fees to Increase by 25%

Important Notice: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has approved a final ruling of a 25% increase in the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) fees for 2025 and the subsequent UCR renewal years. This fee adjustment is done to align with the costs...

Introduction to UCR Pre Registration 2025

Introduction to UCR Pre Registration 2025

Commercial motor vehicles and businesses in interstate commerce in the United States require several legal documents and registrations to operate. One of the most vital approvals for trucking companies is the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR). This federal program...

Driver Appreciation Week is Almost Here!

Driver Appreciation Week is Almost Here!

Driver Appreciation Week is Almost Here! At DOT Compliance Group, we're excited to celebrate one of the most important weeks of the year—Driver Appreciation Week, from September 15th to 21st! Since 2019, our success and growth have been made possible by the dedicated,...