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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...

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 - 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

At DOT Compliance Group, we are committed to offering the best solutions in the transportation sector. While it is possible to take your Hazmat training online or on-site, we will reveal the better option for students preparing for Hazmat training. No doubt, both...

The United States Department of Transportation and FMCSA value the lives of the US population, hence, strict laws are put in place to curtail transport companies. Whether you are into the Hazmat transportation business or any other form of transportation, there is a...

If you are new to this industry, you probably don't know how the players involved in the transport sector function. Let's start with a lesson on the USDOT number and why getting it is essential. 1. What Does A USDOT Number Mean? The department of transportation of the...

Whenever we hear the word “training” or “school”, there is always a daunting feeling that comes with it. However, if you must run a Hazmat company, it is expedient that you train your employees for safety purposes. Even if you are an owner-operator, you also need to...

DOT Compliance Group is a third-party consortium dedicated to rendering professional services to companies in the trucking industry. Some of the services we offer include the biennial update (MCS-150 form), drug & alcohol testing program, Unified Carrier...