To avoid fines and penalties for improper licensing, it’s imperative to understand the nuances behind which of your drivers need a commercial driver’s license. Here is a cheat sheet.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it will continue to recognize recently expired drivers’ licenses and medical cards, recognizing the reductions in licensing services caused by COVID-19.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a limited waiver for commercial drivers whose commercial licenses/permits and/or medical cards have expired or are set to expire after March 1, 2020.
Use of THC is forbidden for a regulated driver, no matter the source. As a result, medical and recreational marijuana and some CBD oils, even if legal under state law, are federally banned.
Make sure the trucks you buy are designed for their intended purposes with properly specified GVWR and GCWR.
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Extra weight from trailer add-ons may push otherwise underweight vehicles over the DOT-exempt weight limit.
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