Avoid These FMCSA New Entrant Audit Mistakes – Trucking Compliance
Don’t fail your FMCSA New Entrant Safety Audit. See the common failure triggers and what to do instead so you pass the first time. 🚚✅
What Tax Credits Can Truck Drivers Get from the One Big Beautiful Bill?
Q: Is the $7,500 truck driver tax credit real for 2025?
A: The proposal is real, but it’s not an IRS-ready credit yet. Here’s what the bill says, who it’s for, and what to track now.
Is Hair Testing About to Become Law for Commercial Drivers?
Is DOT Hair Testing About to Become Law? DOT hair testing rules could be changing in 2025 — and most drivers still don’t know it’s coming. Congress is reviewing a bill that would make hair drug tests count the same as urinalysis, meaning failed tests could end up in the FMCSA Clearinghouse. The proposed law … Read more
The 3 Automatic Failures of the FMCSA New Entrant Audit (And How to Fix Them Today)
The 3 Automatic Failures of the FMCSA New Entrant Audit (And How to Fix Them Today) If you’re a brand-new carrier, the FMCSA New Entrant Safety Audit can either confirm you’re ready for business—or shut you down before you ever really get rolling. Most carriers don’t fail because of an accident or a bad driver. … Read more
Did FMCSA Hide Part of the English-Proficiency Rule? Here’s What Truckers Need to Know Right Now.
FMCSA released an English-proficiency enforcement policy with key details blacked out. Here’s what carriers and CDL drivers need to know right now.
How Do Truck Drivers Get Paid? A Clear Breakdown
Wondering how truck drivers get paid? Discover the main pay types, what affects earnings, and tips to maximize your paycheck. Learn more here.
Healthy Habits on the Road: Simple Self-Discipline Strategies for Truckers Who Want to Build a Long-Haul Career
Trucking is a long-haul career, not a short-term hustle. These daily habits help drivers stay healthy, sharp, and in control mile after mile.
DOT Hair Testing Could Soon Be Mandatory — What Truckers Need to Know About H.R. 4320
DOT hair testing could soon be mandatory under a new bill called H.R. 4320. Here’s what CDL drivers need to know before it hits and how to protect your license now.
What the Iran Bombing Means for Fuel Prices in U.S. Trucking
What the Iran Bombing Means for Fuel Prices in U.S. Trucking Can y’all still see that? Because what’s happening overseas — especially in the Middle East — doesn’t just make the news… it hits your bottom line. If you’re running loads, managing a fleet, or buying diesel every week, you’re about to feel this one. … Read more
Why Not Knowing Your Cost Per Mile Is Costing You Thousands
If you’re running loads without knowing your real cost per mile, you’re not running a business—you’re rolling dice with your livelihood. A lot of drivers think, “As long as the load pays decent, I’m good.” But let me show you why that mindset is bleeding your wallet dry. 1. Think About It Like This: Gross … Read more