The conversations continue from contract drivers who read in their monthly log letters that they have been guilty of “speeding”. Let’s clear the air on this subject: The MTI log audit system identifies a driver who averages more than 60 mph as a “speeder”. There are two reasons for this: (1) the USDOT believes that…
There has been a recent epidemic of new trucks and tractors delivered to their proud owners smelling like an ash tray. If you have ever bought a brand new vehicle, you know that part of the thrill is the new vehicle smell. Our customers who have paid $40,000, $60,000, $70,000 or more for a new…
Before driving a CMV ( commercial motor vehicle), a driver must “be satisfied that it is in safe operating condition.” This is the law. The point of your pre-trip inspection is to examine service brakes, parking brakes, steering mechanism, lighting devices and reflectors, tires, horn, windshield wipers, rear-vision mirrors, and coupling devices where applicable. All…
Despite the legislation, commercial drivers will be required to carry their medical certificates ( or entire USDOT physical exam copy) for another year, until Jan 31, 2015. Alabama, California, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York have failed to have systems in place to show the medical information of drivers on their motor vehicle…