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Do You Want To Cross State Lines With A Farm-Plated Truck?
If you are a farmer you must own a farm-plated truck. You might also face situations where you have to cross state lines with your grain or livestock. You could also be carrying farm equipment across state lines. Whatever the purpose is, getting into another state and...
Crossing Indiana State Lines With A Farm Plated Truck – Does The Weight Matter?
If you are a farmer in Indiana and own a semi-tractor or a trailer, and intend to haul your own products, you can place a 30,000 lbs farm plate on your tractor. The Indiana Bureau of motor vehicles license branch is going to facilitate this. You can haul your loads...
Understanding the BOC-3 List Of Process Agents: All You Need to Know
There are certain requirements that are laid down by the federal motor carrier safety administration regarding the BOC-3 list of process agents. These apply to all transportation companies, motor carriers, brokers, and also freight forwarders. They are required to...
Unified Carrier Registration (UCR): All You Need to Know for Compliance
The UCR is a must in all states across the country. There are 41 participating states to be exact that need you to fulfill this requirement without fail. The 9 states that do not participate are Oregon, Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Vermont, New Jersey,...
ICC Filing
Most of the loads that you haul across any state lines will require you to have ICC filing. If you are working on a for-hire basis and want to cross state lines for pay, you will require ICC filing from the federal government in Washington. If you are working as a...
MC Number Requirements – How Getting Your Trucking Authority or ICC Number Can Be Simplified
There are a few names that are given to your trucking authority. These are MC number, motor carrier number, ICC number, trucking authority, and interstate authority. All of these terms mean the same thing and if you are working as a "for hire" carrier, and intend to...
Trucking Authority
Semi Tractor/Flatbed Truck Most of the loads that you haul across state lines will require you to have a trucking authority from the federal government in Washington. This applies to you if you are working on a "for hire" or pay across state lines. A trucking...
US DOT Number – General Information And Definitions To Be Aware Of
US DOT Number - A Definition Your US DOT number is a number issued by the United States Department Of Transportation. There are a few commercial vehicles such as pickup trucks, trucks, vans, semi-tractors, vehicles that transport passengers, and other automobiles...
6 Most Common DQ Violations To Avoid, Driver Disqualifications, And Reinstatement
Would you be willing to rely on a driver who does not fulfill any essential driving qualifications? The answer will be no and for all the right reasons. You want to ensure your safety first and it is the right thing to do. According to the federal motor carrier safety...
DOT Driver Training Requirements You And Your Drivers Must Be Aware Of In 2022
As an active player in the trucking, transportation, and logistics industry, you must be aware of your driver training program at all times. You should know what to do to make sure that your drivers are compliant and are totally unaware of the rules and regulations...
Biennial Updates And USDOT Number – 11 Points Of Concern Addressed
Your biennial update and USDOT number have a lot of nuances attached to them. There is a lot to know about them that you may not be aware of right now. You may often forget about a few critical little details. This may result in serious problems for you and your...
DOT Compliance Group Assists Carriers Preparing For HAZMAT Transportation Training
If you are in the transportation business and specialize in transporting hazardous materials (hazmat), your employees need to undergo the HAZMAT Transportation Training. Why is training important? The training will help reduce or (if possible) prevent hazmat incidents...
