We enjoy exemptions from some federal regulations because we are in the drive away industry and typically only drive a given vehicle for a few days. It is important that you know these exemptions, and that you do not accept citations for them at roadsides, as some USDOT inspectors may not know our industry…
An incorrectly completed bill of lading can be a very expensive mistake BECAUSE the bill of lading is not just a receipt for the vehicle from the shipper to you, and from you to the consignee, but it is the CONTRACT OF HAUL. Because it is a legal document, all of the fields MUST BE…
CDL drivers have only until January 30, 2014 to self-certify with the motor vehicle department that issued their CDL license. Basically, you must go to the license bureau and sign and date a statement of the nature of your trucking service: there are 4 choices: Category 1, non-excepted interstate – driving in interstate commerce in…
Snow, sleet, fog, adverse weather conditions, and adverse road conditions can lengthen your trip – because they slow traffic and your planned progress. The answer to this problem may be the adverse driving conditions exception. While we all know there is such a provision, not all of us know how to use it properly.…
The winter of 2013-2014 has been predicted to be similar to the winter of 1962-1963 which reported the sixth coldest winter in 118 years and “copious” snowfall. Predicted is 35% more snow fall than last year Temperatures in the East and Midwest will be 3-6 degrees colder than last year December, January and February will have…
A frequent event in drive away transportation is the windshield chip: a small, star-like pit in the windshield, usually the result of a flying stone. MTI offers a swift, safe, superior repair system to you : a national contract agreement with Safelite Glass. A phone call to the 800 number will get a…
It is CRITICAL that all commercial drivers know and plan for the changes in the law governing medical qualification of drivers which will become effective January 30, 2014. As you are already aware, CDL drivers must present their new medical certificates when renewing their drivers’ licenses, and must complete a written statement of what driving services they…
Deer destroy vehicles. In the deer breeding season from late fall to early winter deer are a hazard for those who drive between the hours of sun down and sun rise. There are a number of things you should know – and skills you should master – to avoid a costly deer-vehicle collision and property…
Each month at about mid month contract drivers for Mamo Transportation, Inc. receive a log audit letter: the letter summarizes the findings of a computer audit of your drivers daily logs for the prior month. An ongoing issue is the “Speeding” violation which appears on every day that a driver’s average speed exceeds 60 mph.…
Federal regulations require that once each year motor carriers must perform an annual review of all of their drivers’ safety records. A new MVR ( motor vehicle report ); a Certificate of Violations of which the driver lists all moving violations in the past three years; a CSA record of all roadside inspections and citations;…
