Running a transportation business is risky, and hauling goods from one part of the state or country to another is even more risky when you factor in accidents, theft, vehicle breakdown and natural disasters. This kind of situation makes it obvious that you need protection for your trucking business regardless of what scale you intend …
Trucking Licenses and Permits
Not really! Most people are capable of completing the written CDL exam. In the real sense, only a small percentage of individuals perform poorly in it. The driving section of the test is more difficult, but the written section might not be too difficult if you actually spend time analyzing the CDL manual. The test …
Even though some of the rules tend to vary by state of licensure, all interstate commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders are expected to provide a current copy of their Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT Card) to their state’s driver’s licensing agency. Note that this process known as medical card self-certification, is a very crucial step in …
Free CDL (commercial driver’s license) training for the unemployed is available in various forms across the United States. Some organizations, such as state workforce agencies, job training centers, and trucking companies, offer free CDL training programs to individuals who are seeking employment in the trucking industry. These programs typically provide hands-on training, behind-the-wheel instruction, and …
According to the FMCSA, this is more or less in the hands of the qualifying medical examiner as they are tasked with determining your fitness to operate a commercial motor vehicle. Sleep apnea tends to be rated based on your AHI, the average number of episodes you experience every hour you sleep. Note that it …
In the United States, you can only get one 3-month medical card. After this grace period, your condition is expected to be resolved or under control. If you get this standard 3-month medical card, you need to find a way to manage or control your physical condition. Once this is complete, the DOT examiner will …