As a commercial driver, you do your best to keep yourself and others safe every day. One thing you may wonder about as you consider safety in your commercial vehicle is whether the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) requires these vehicles to have working seatbelts.
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ELD malfunctions you should know about and what they mean
Starting in December 2017, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) began requiring the use of an electronic logging device (ELD) for most drivers. This includes drivers who must prepare and submit a record of duty status (RODS) or hours-of-service (HOS) report.
ELD transition deadline approaching this December
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced plans to transition the recording of service hours and other critical information to electronic logging devices (ELD) on February 16, 2016.
What if my medical certificate expires before I give the SDLA a new one?
Oops. Your medical examiner’s certificate expired before you provided your SDLA a new one. What now? Here’s what you need to know about letting your truck medical certificate expire and how to quickly resolve the lapse in certification.
Why is my Operating Authority status showing as “Not Authorized”?
When you’re waiting for your operating authority to be completed, you can check your status online to see where you are in the process.
Do I have to file the biennial update if there are no changes?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires all carriers who have USDOT Numbers to keep updated information on file, including current entity name, address, and other important details.
