Failing a DOT drug or alcohol test (positive result or refusal) immediately places you in “prohibited” status in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, barring...
Winter conditions in 2026 amplify risks—black ice, reduced traction, longer stopping distances (up to 10x on ice), and fatigue from cold/dark hours. FMCSA HOS rules...
Many CDL drivers begin with over-the-road (OTR) for experience and higher miles, but switching to local routes offers better work-life balance in 2026's market, where...
Becoming an owner‑operator is one of the most popular “trucking business ideas,” but it’s also one of the easiest ways to go broke if you...
Every year, fatigue quietly causes more close calls and costly mistakes than most drivers like to admit—and CDL Consultants treats fatigue as a business risk...
Women are still underrepresented behind the wheel, but more are choosing trucking as a long-term, well-paying career—and CDL Consultants is helping them navigate the road...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, January 23, 2026Contact: fmcsa.publicaffairs@dot.gov USDOT Calls on Industry, Safety, and Medical Experts to Help Shape Future of Transportation WASHINGTON, D.C. – The...
Company-sponsored paid CDL training eliminates upfront costs ($4,000–$10,000 saved) while providing structured ELDT-compliant programs. In 2026, carriers like Roehl, Schneider, TMC, Prime, Stevens, and Knight...
The CDL knowledge test in 2026 remains rigorous: 50+ multiple-choice questions per section (general knowledge, air brakes, endorsements), requiring 80% to pass. Questions draw from...
