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Key Requirements for HAZMAT Transportation Employees
When it comes to understanding the various regulations regarding hazmat materials transportation, you can never ignore the directives laid down by governing bodies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and Pipeline...
ICC Authority Simplified: A Guide to Basic Requirements and Exemptions
What is Interstate Commerce Commission Authority If you are working as a “for-hire” carrier and intend to haul loads across state lines in exchange for pay, most of the loads that you want to haul will require you to obtain an ICC authority from the federal government...
Deciding Upon The Name Of Your FMCSA Authority – How Critical Is It For Your Business?
Now, if you come to think of it, you must have decided upon a name for your FMCSA authority. You own a trucking business and you want to apply for this authority. The most practical and basic way to do that is to have a business name first. You can also use a D/B/A...
Weight Distance Tax – Additional Requirements You Must Fulfill With FMCSA Authority
Yes, there is another requirement that you have to fulfill while you are applying for the FMCSA authority and that is the weight distance tax. The moment you get your FMCSA authority, you may consider a job that takes you to one of the weight distance tax states. This...
Standard Carrier Alpha Code – Things You Should Know Before You Apply
It is very essential to know the basics of the standard carrier alpha code before you apply for it on the National Motor Freight Traffic Association website. This code is a 2-to 4-letter code that has been developed by the NMFTA. The SCAC identification number came...
SCAC (Standard Carrier Alpha Code) – Frequently Asked Questions
1. What Is The Standard Carrier Alpha Code? The standard carrier alpha code is also known as the SCAC and it is a unique 2-to-4 letter code that is used for the identification of carriers and transportation companies. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association...
Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) Issues & Challenges You Should Be Aware Of
Are you facing any issues with your Standard Carrier Alpha Code? There could be a few errors with the verification process of your SCAC number. A lot of carriers and trucking companies face this problem every now and then. You must have an SCAC number in case you are...
New Entrant Safety Audit – What All You Must Know Before It Begins
So it has begun. You have applied for your FMCSA authority. Do you know that you will be required to go through a new entrant safety audit as well? Things could get a little scary over there. But if you pay attention to the requirements and compliance rules laid down...
Mastering FMCSA Authority: Understanding The Critical Requirements
FMCSA authority is essential for you if you are working as a for-hire carrier and intend to haul loads across state lines. The federal government in Washington requires FMCSA authority for most of these loads. If you want to haul loads across state lines and get paid...
Private Carriers – Compliance Requirements And More To Keep You Running Smoothly
If you are a private carrier and you want to cross state lines to do business, there are certain regulations, compliance requirements, rules, legal formalities, and protocols that you must follow and comply with. Private carriers that intend to haul their own products...
What Farm Truck And Trailer Regulations Should Mean For Your Company
If you are not aware of the typical farm truck and trailer regulations, you should continue reading this blog. If you are a farmer and you use a pickup truck to haul your own products, if the gross vehicle weight of the loaded truck is 10,000 lbs or below, and if you...
Single State Registration System – Repealing The Old System For More Efficiency
There was a time when the Single State Registration system was applicable. The same has been replaced by the Unified Carrier Registration program as the UCR. Let's Have A Look At The History Of The Single State Registration Program For any carriers that intend to...
