Hours of Service Overview (April 2022)
Hours of service refers to the maximum amount of time drivers are permitted to bon duty. This includes driving time and specifies the number and length of rest periods. The rules a
Chaining up a Big Rig
Truck drivers may be required to chain up many times over their career. This short tutorial is meant to help new drivers as well as offer a refresher to experienced drivers. Before
CBD and DOT Drug Testing
Cannabidiol (CBD) products are legal in Utah (check your state) and at the Federal level. CBD can, and usually has trace amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. THC is the drug in
Avoiding Overweight Fines
What are overweight fines? These are fines given to Drivers of Commercial Vehicles when their vehicle they are operating is over the allowed weight. The reason they have specific w
Various Types of Commercial Vehicles
There are too many types of commercial vehicles to list them all here, but we wanted to provide an overview of the most common types of commercial vehicles in use today. TRUCKS and
The Importance of Pre-Trip Inspections
Why are pre-trip inspections important? Its the law. Ensures the equipment you are driving is safe for you and everyone else on the road. It will save you money on fines imposed by
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. These injuries and illnesses may result f
Overview of Entry-Level Driver Training
The Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations are a requirement imposed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) by Congress under Section 32304 of the “Mo
Electronic Logging Device (ELD)
The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) was signed into law on July 6, 2012. Section 32301(b) of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act, enacted
Classification of CDL Licenses
Class A: Any combination of vehicles with gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is more than 10,000 po