One of the more common misunderstandings in the trucking industry is the belief that displaying “Not for Hire” on a truck somehow exempts...

I. Introduction The regulation of motor carriers in the United States is a complex system involving both federal and state oversight....

According to a June 2023 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) intends to publish new...

Operating large trucks and buses on public highways can be dangerous, but adding hazardous materials to the mix can significantly raise...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the federal agency charged with regulating the interstate operation of...

Among its flurry of recently-published notices, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced it is seeking...

Chameleons--the reptiles, that is--are known for their ability to change their physical appearance to blend into their surroundings. The...

With as much variability in truck markings as there is, you'd be inclined to think there isn't some standard or regulation on the topic.

Managing a regulated fleet of commercial vehicles and drivers is a daunting task. Ensuring each and every driver is properly licensed and qu

If you're starting up a new trucking business, you undoubtedly have a lot on your plate! But some things you can't afford to ignore are...

Motor carriers and certain other entities engaged in interstate commerce are required to pay annual registration fees through UCR.

Trucksafe’s president Brandon Wiseman recently joined Canal Insurance’s Haulin’ Notes Podcast to discuss the MCS-150 form.

The federal safety regulations contain several agriculture-related exemptions. We explore each of them in this article.

An in-depth look at the various federal and state motor carrier registrations, permits, and authorities that some consider "DOT licenses"