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What Are the HOS Differences For Drivers Carrying Property & Passengers?

The hours-of-service rules are quite different for property-carrying vehicles compared to passenger-carrying drivers in the United States. Here is an infographic that summarizes ...
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CMV is Always a CMV, Right?

I came across a matter with a client that highlights the confusion for specialty motor carriers operating commercial motor vehicles in the trucking marketplace. Specifically, this ...
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For Ontario drivers that start at 9:00 PM nightly...

Dear Marc, For Ontario drivers that start at 9:00 PM nightly and finish at 10:00 AM the next day, do they have to complete another DVIR at midnight? Question submitted from Chargo ...
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I'm switching to work for a new motor carrier. How should I handle my prior 7 days' RODS?

Dear Marc, I am starting work for a new motor carrier. What is the best way to present my prior 7 days records of duty status?
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11 States Waive Trucking Regs Ahead of Hurricane Florence

The scope of damage projected by Hurricane Florence has resulted in 11 States now waiving trucking regulations ahead of the landfall. This includes Florida, Georgia, South and ...
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Can Oilfield Company Operate Under The Oilfield Exemption Even When Not Hauling Oil Products?

Dear Marc, I used to work at a company that used the 24-hour Restart under the Oilfield Exemption rule even when not transporting oil. Can oilfield companies operate under the ...
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Given a warning: not having my trailer plate number on top of the daily log and the inspection portion. Am I required to do that?

Dear Marc, We have been notified by DOT inspectors in Northern Ontario that we are required to have the trailer plate number in the top of our Elog and not only in the inspection ...
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Facility Audit in Ontario - How is Preventive Maintenance Measured?

We are demystifying how a Facility Audit is managed in Ontario and, more specifically, how the vehicle preventative maintenance (PM) profile is scored.
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Backgrounder - U.S. DOT Compliance Review (C.R.)

As a former DOT Auditor, I can attest to the fact that being selected for a Compliance Review (C.R.) is not always the most pleasant of experiences for a motor carrier. That ...
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Backgrounder - Canada ELD Mandate

Updated Jan 21, 2021 With the ELD mandate in full effect in the United States, the Government of Canada has unveiled a draft of its own ELD plan north of the 49th parallel. As you ...
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