How CSA/SMS Scoring Works The FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Safety Measurement System (SMS) converts roadside inspection violations into BASIC measures using severity weights (1–10)...
Understanding the 60-Day Grace Period The FMCSA's February 12, 2026 revocation of nine ELDs—GTS ELD (213W01, GTS18A), UTRUCKIN (PT30, UTRUCK), ELD365 ELOG (ELD365), IRONMAN ELD...
FMCSA Announces ELD Revocations On February 12, 2026, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed nine electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its Registered Devices...
Class A training (tractor-trailers) typically lasts 3–8 weeks (160+ ELDT hours), while Class B (straight trucks) is shorter at 2–6 weeks. In 2026, programs balance...
Truck driver salaries in 2026 reflect strong demand amid shortages, with national averages ranging from $60,000–$82,000 annually (higher for experienced/specialized roles). Entry-level pay starts around...
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...
