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Unlocking the Importance of SCAC Code: Everything You Need to Know
Why do you need the standard carrier Alpha code? Why is it so important? The answer to this is very simple. The SCAC code is essential for you if you are a motor carrier or a transport company in the USA. If you want to move cargo in and out of the country, you are...
Best Practices for Transporting Hazardous Materials
Incorporating best practices for dangerous goods transportation can help reduce the risk of chemical incidents causing damage. Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) or dangerous goods are any substances or materials that could pose risks to the health and safety of people and...
What Is a SCAC Code and How Is It Used?
A Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) is a unique identification number that is attributed to registered freight carriers. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc (NMFTA) requires all freight containers and carriers entering and operating in the US to have a...
How To Get Your IRP Plate – Here’s What You Need To Know
One of the most frequently discussed topics today is the International Registration Plan which is the IRP. If you haven't applied for your IRP, chances are that you are confused and reluctant at the moment. You also feel a little intimidated because you are probably...
Clearinghouse – What Are the Employer Responsibilities?
CDL Clearinghouse Basics The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created a national database known as Clearinghouse. This new system was designed to store drug and alcohol violation records of FMCSA-regulated drivers. The Clearinghouse online database...
What Is Non-Recourse Factoring?
Invoice factoring, or accounts receivable (AR) financing, is a process where companies sell their outstanding invoices to a third-party factoring company at lower fees. It is a form of short-term debt financing that helps companies quickly access working capital in...
USDOT & MC Number (Operating Authority) – 8 Points Of Differences
If you own and operate a commercial motor vehicle and if you want to take it across state lines for compensation and commercial activities, there will be a few rules and regulations that you will have to follow. The United States Department of...
MCS 150 Update: A Comprehensive Guide for the Trucking Industry
The MCS-150 biennial update is not complicated at all. The federal motor carrier safety administration and the department of transportation have stated clearly that you need to file this update every 2 years regardless of whether you have made any changes to your...
2023 Transport Industry Update: Key Changes in Rules and Regulations
The year 2023 brings with it a lot of rules and regulations changes, modifications, and surprises for the trucking and transportation industries in the USA. There have been a few bills that were approved in 2021. The latest and the most significant bill to come out...
Your Guide to Choosing The Best Drug & Alcohol Supervisor Training Provider
Remaining DOT compliant throughout the year is absolutely critical for your business. One of the many important requirements that you must fulfill is that of keeping your company or workplace free of any drug and alcohol use and abuse. For this purpose, you are...
International Registration Plan: Everything You Need to Know About IRP
IRP stands for international registration plan. The main purpose of the international registration plan is to facilitate and promote interstate commerce in the country. IRP designated to encourage maximum use of the highway system and to allow motor carriers to...
Hazmat Transport Permit: Understanding The Key DOT Requirements
When it comes to the transportation of hazardous materials, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have defined the national requirements under an act known as the Hazardous Material...
