As many of you may or may not know, 2022 marks NorthAmerican Transportation Association’s 33rd anniversary. This is an exciting milestone for us, and we’re so…
Author: Wayne Schooling
Wintertime brings a higher likelihood of truck drivers facing slippery surfaces and poor visibility, increasing the risk of crashes. Are your drivers prepared? The transportation industry…
It’s been said, a truck driver can drive down a mountain 100 times too slowly, but only once too fast. An inexperienced driver on a steep…
The end of any calendar year is a good time to review your DOT drug and alcohol testing program. Now that 2021 has ended, you might…
New entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements go into effect on February 7, 2022, for new drivers seeking a commercial driver’s license (CDL). When they do, long…
First off, I would like to congratulate 10-4 Magazine for taking over the Truckin’ for Kids Show & Drags, which has been a Southern California staple…
In advance of the 2022 Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) filing window, the UCR Board made an announcement recently updating the definition of what qualifies as a…
Employers such as motor carriers are required to complete I-9s for their employees, but NOT for people considered to be independent contractors. This appears straight forward…
There’s an adage that says, “What gets measured, gets done.” If something is being measured, it is being monitored, and something that is monitored stays in…
Now that we are over halfway into the year, there is a lot to cover such as used tractor sales, gas prices, independent contractor’s fight to…
The Infamous 9th Circuit Court in California ruled that AB5 is NOT preempted. An appeals court panel has reversed a lower court’s preliminary injunction protecting California’s…
This year’s Roadcheck 2021 will be held May 4-6, and the main focus will be on hours-of-service compliance. Make sure your drivers are properly prepared for…
With a new administration now occupying the White House, the trucking industry could soon see changes in the regulatory landscape. From what I have seen so…
MEAL BREAKS IN CALIFORNIA. Well, as I have always said, what starts in California usually spreads across the United States like a virus. But in this…
By Wayne SchoolingNew details in the latest Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Report could accelerate calls for federal approval of other testing methods, such as hair and…