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Next phase of unified carrier registration process starts Sept. 30
URS will be the sole source of registration data for FMCSA staff and motor carriers, as well as for state licensing and roadside safety enforcement personnel.
May 12, 2016
Business
I wish to remain upright and unbroken
âNo matter how tired you are, you have to get your butt up and clean up the messes, so the path to the porch is clear. Because you canât dance for a living.â
May 4, 2016
Business
FMCSA launches first phase of Unified Registration System
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration launched the first phase of its new Unified Registration System on Dec. 12.
December 21, 2015
Business
Hotshot trucking: How to start
Thinking of starting a hotshot hauling business? Find out what you need to know about establishing authority and spec'ing equipment for hotshot trucking here.
December 5, 2014
Channel 19
Chad Boblett trucks up from nothing
The story of how Marine Corps veteran and onetime company driver Chad Boblett drove his independent business to success shows that, sometimes, the big leap pans out, even in this business.
October 22, 2014
Channel 19
Transparent ânew dealâ for independents using brokers?
How might more rate transparency in broker/owner-operator negotiations help drivers all throughout the industry? DOTAuthority.com/AIPBAâs James Lamb believes quite a lotâŚ
March 31, 2014
Business
MATS New Entrant listening session yields new ideas
Among voluminous thoughts on New Entrant testing, responding to commentary from owner-operator Michael Potwin Anne Ferro revealed that the agencyâs plan to downgrade adjudicated citationsâ violation weight in the CSA system could be in place as early as this summer.
March 28, 2014
Business
URS: FMCSA begins deactivating carrier authorities with update-enforcement provision
Part of the rationale for the system is a clean-up of FMCSA data â the agency has begun deactivating motor carrier authorities that are not being actively updated by set deadlines, depending on the motor carrier.
March 28, 2014
Business
FMCSA broadens ability to revoke authority from carriers who repeatedly violate safety regs
FMCSA has published a final rule expanding its ability to shut down motor carriers who display a pattern of âegregious disregardâ for compliance with federal safety rules. The rule will become effective Feb. 21.
January 22, 2014
Voices
POLL: Whatâs your business structure?
How is your business set up? This poll looks at the prevalence of LLCs and corporations, non-LLC sole proprietorships and partnerships, and more among both leased and independent owner-operators.
December 11, 2013
Business
Stuff your electronic toolbox
Trucker Tools contains apps for obtaining permits, tags, operating authority, bookkeeping services, factoring service, truck stop coupons and much more.
June 24, 2012
Overdrive Extra
3 keys to expansion
Focus on the business model and the day-to-day operations of your trucking company in three major areas.
August 5, 2011
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