Getting your USDOT number and operating authority is only the beginning. One of the biggest mistakes I see new carriers make is waiting until they receive notice of their New Entrant Safety Audit before they start organizing their safety and compliance program. By then, you may already have a problem. From the beginning, carriers need to have the proper systems and documentation in place, including: • Driver Qualification Files• Drug & Alcohol Testing Program and Clearinghous

During this week, law enforcement officers across North America will heavily increase patrols. Their primary focus? Driver behavior. While mechanical compliance always matters, this week is all about what happens behind the wheel. Officers will be aggressively ticketing and warning both commercial and passenger vehicle drivers for: Speeding (historically the top violation) Distracted driving and texting Improper lane changes Tailgating and aggressive driving Seatbelt non-com