Maria Gutierrez – Truck Topics

CSA 2010

What is CSA 2010? Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiative designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Agency’s enforcement and compliance program. Click here to learn more about CSA 2010 Keywords: CMV Drivers, CSA 2010, FMCSA Initiatives, Regulations

Keep your eyes on the road

US DOT Bans Texting at the Wheel The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) today (01/26/2010) announced federal guidance to expressly prohibit texting by drivers of commercial vehicles such as large trucks and buses. The prohibition is effective immediately and is the latest in a series of actions taken by the Department to combat distracted driving.

How do I pay my OTR drivers and owner-operators?

The trucking business provides unique challenges for business-owners when it comes time to paying employees who are rarely physically present at the office or main business location on payday. Truck drivers cannot be expected to try to make it back to the office so that they may pickup their weekly or bi-weekly paycheck, hence the […]

Is Your Freight Broker Legit?

First off -who, or what is a Broker or Agent, or Consignor? A Freight Broker or Freight Broker Agent as they are sometimes called is the entity that arranges transportation services between shippers, receivers and your company. In almost all cases they are the ones whom you invoice to pay the freight bill. If your […]

Hours-of-Service Regulations

The Hours-of-Service regulations (49 CFR Part 395) put limits in place for when and how long commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers may drive. These regulations are based on an exhaustive scientific review and are designed to ensure truck drivers get the necessary rest to perform safe operations. FMCSA also reviewed existing fatigue research and worked […]