Category: Commercial Trucking Rules of the Road

How Long Do OOS Violations Stay on Your Record?

How Long Do OOS Violations Stay on Your Record?

How long do OOS violations stay on your record? Learn the 24-month rule, CSA impact, and how violations affect insurance and trucking safety scores.

What Can Happen If You Violate an Out of Service Order (CMV)

What Can Happen If You Violate an Out of Service Order (CMV)?

Understanding what can happen if you violate an out-of-service order (CMV) is essential for anyone in the trucking industry. The risks go far beyond simple fines

How to Avoid Truck Insurance Finance Fees and Save Thousands

Truck Insurance Finance Fees: How to Avoid Them

How to Avoid Truck Insurance Finance Fees and Save Thousands Truck insurance finance fees are one of the most overlooked costs in the trucking industry. Many owner-operators and new authorities focus only on the monthly payment, not realizing how much extra they are paying in interest and fees. If you understand how truck insurance financing…
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How much is trucking insurance for 1 truck (2+ years in business)

How much is trucking insurance for 1 truck (2+ years in business)?

How much is trucking insurance for one truck after 2+ years in business? Most owner-operators pay between $8,000 and $14,000 per year, depending on driving history, freight type, and coverage. Learn what impacts your rate and how to lower your trucking insurance costs.

What happens if there’s UIIA equipment damage

What Happens If There’s UIIA Equipment Damage? Complete Guide for Truckers

What Happens If There’s UIIA Equipment Damage? Complete Guide for Truckers

How Insurance Impacts Profitability

How Insurance Impacts Profitability for Trucking Companies

Discover how trucking insurance affects profitability. Learn how to optimize coverage, protect your fleet, reduce premiums, and partner with the Top 10 Commercial Truck Insurance Companies.

DO NOT Sell, Purchase, or Lease a USDOT or MC Number

DO NOT Sell, Purchase, or Lease a USDOT or MC Number

DO NOT Sell, Purchase, or Lease a USDOT Number or Operating Authority (MC Number) online or elsewhere from an unknown person or outside of a legitimate corporate transaction

Owner Operator Insurance Cost

Owner Operator Insurance Cost

Owner operator insurance cost and owner-operator insurance cost per month explained—learn average rates, key factors, and how to lower your premiums.

Top 10 Commercial Truck Insurance Companies

Top 10 Commercial Truck Insurance Companies

Who are the top 10 commercial truck insurance companies? What makes a top 10 commercial truck insurance companiy? JDW Truckers Insurance explains how this works.

What Is a Loss Runs Report and How Do You Get One

What Is a Loss Runs Report and How Do You Get One?

Understanding what is a loss runs report and how do you get one matters because it directly affects your insurance rates.

DOT Out of Service Violations List

DOT Out of Service Violations List

Understanding a DOT out of service violations list is critical for any commercial driver, owner-operator, or motor carrier. These violations are not minor

12 Ways to Save on Commercial Truck Insurance

How to Save on Commercial Truck Insurance: 12 Ways (2026 Guide)

How to Save on Commercial Truck Insurance: 12 Ways (2026 Guide) If you’re searching for how to save on commercial truck insurance, you’re not alone. Insurance is one of the biggest expenses in the trucking industry, especially for owner-operators and new authorities. Premiums can range from $12,000 to $25,000+ per year, which makes understanding how…
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No Medical Certificate

What Is No Medical Certificate? (49 CFR §391.41 & §391.45 Explained)

If you’re a CDL driver or operate a trucking company, one of the most serious (and common) compliance issues is a “No Medical Certificate” violation.

Top Out-of-Service (OOS) Violations

Top Out-of-Service (OOS) Violations in Trucking

Out-of-Service (OOS) violations are the most serious issues a commercial driver or carrier can face during a roadside inspection.

What Is FMCSA 393.45?

What Is FMCSA 393.45? Complete Guide to Brake System Requirements for Commercial Trucks

What Is FMCSA 393.45? Complete Guide to Brake System Requirements for Commercial Trucks

UIIA Insurance Companies

Is UIIA Intermodal Trucking Right for You?

How can I earn money as a drayage trucker under the UIIA?
Truckers earn money by transporting containers and chassis between ports, rail yards, and warehouses for intermodal equipment providers (IEPs). Payment is usually per container moved, per mile, or per job, depending on the contract

What Are Common Driver Out of Service Violations

What Are Common Driver Out of Service Violations?

Driver-related out-of-service (OOS) violations are among the most serious issues in the trucking industry. Unlike minor citations, these violations can immediately shut a driver down

FMCSA Rule 395 Explained

FMCSA Rule 395 Explained: Hours of Service (HOS) Regulations for Truck Drivers

Understanding FMCSA Rule 395 is essential for every commercial driver and trucking company. These regulations govern Hours of Service (HOS)

drug and alcohol fmcsa  382.201

What Is FMCSA § 382.201? (Complete Guide to Alcohol Limits & Testing Rules for CDL Drivers)

FMCSA § 382.201 is a specific part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) drug and alcohol regulations that governs commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers in the United States