FMCSA FINALLY ISSUES FINAL RULE ON DRIVER TRAINING STANDARDS A very long-awaited final rule on national minimum training standards for entry-level applicants seeking to obtain a…
Author: Wayne Schooling
TRUCKING UNDER A TRUMP ADMINISTRATION Donald Trump has been critical of the nation’s infrastructure, saying, “The infrastructure of our country is a laughing stock all over…
THE TOP 10 PROBLEMS IN TRUCKING. Every year the American Transportation Research Institute conducts a survey throughout the trucking industry to find what areas or topics…
DOT FINALLY PROPOSES SPEED-LIMITERS ON TRUCKS Federal safety regulators are proposing that heavy-duty vehicles be equipped with speed-limiting devices set to a specific maximum speed. A…
What DOT Inspector Screens Show when a Driver Nears a Scale. As you near a weigh-station, DOT inspectors are pulling drivers’ basic information up on their…
Starting September 30, the FMCSA will finally adopt a new online system which will be the means of getting a U.S. DOT number, registering your operating…
We here at the NorthAmerican Transportation Association (NTA) are looking to step up to the next level. Our goal is to be the “go-to place on…
As if we needed another example of how bad California’s business climate is, a new survey taken last month concluded that the Golden State is the…
Last month, notice was given by the FMCSA in the Federal Register as to the changes to the definition of a “HIGH RISK” motor carrier. The…
I have been warning everyone about the possible dangers of misclassifying drivers for some time now and, obviously, based on the current amount of new and…
A frequent question that often arises this time of year is whether legal expenses are deductible or not. And, if so, which ones? The answer to…
Every year thousands of entrepreneurs across the nation launch their own new business. If you’re ready to start your own business, here’s a step-by-step overview of…
Well, it’s a New Year and you should start thinking about how you are going to improve your business. For some that means seeking out ways…
As a truck driver, part of the perk of your job is you get to travel to and from cities across the U.S. on a regular…
DEFENDING YOURSELF AGAINST A WORKER’S COMP CLAIM Here at the NorthAmerican Transportation Association (NTA), we regularly get calls from trucking companies who are being sued in…
