Do Short-Haul Drivers Need an ELD? Every ELD Exemption Explained
Short-haul drivers who qualify under 49 CFR 395.1(e) do not need an ELD, but every exemption has strict conditions. This guide covers every ELD exemption in effect today, from the 150 air-mile short-haul exceptions to driveaway-towaway, pre-2000 vehicles, agricultural operations, rental trucks, and industry-specific exemptions.
Brandon Wiseman
Dispelling 5 common DOT compliance myths
Achieving DOT compliance can be tricky. Even seasoned safety professionals occasionally fall prey to some regulatory assumptions that aren’t quite true. Unfortunately, these misconceptions can lead to costly violations, increased exposure, and unnecessary headaches for trucking companies and their drivers.At Trucksafe, we help motor carriers navigate the complex web of federal and state safety regulations. In this article, we’ll debunk five of the most common DOT compliance myths to help you sta
Brandon Wiseman
Compliance myth: 10-year employment history
There's a lot that goes into qualifying a regulated driver: applications, motor vehicle reports, license checks, drug tests...and the list goes on! One particularly critical component of the driver qualification process is the past employment verifications that prospective motor carrier employers must make on every driver applicant. Of course, in order to conduct these verifications, carriers must first know for whom an applicant has worked in the past. But how far in the past must driver applic
Brandon Wiseman
Compliance Myths: Double brokering is illegal
Some will claim double brokering is illegal, but is that actually the case? We tackle this compliance myth in this article.
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