Is My UCR Power Unit Count Based on Trucks or Trailers?
One of the most common questions carriers ask during UCR renewal is simple: Is my UCR power unit count based on trucks or trailers?
I Need to Close My DOT Number. What Paperwork Is Required?
Closing a DOT number should be handled carefully. Many carriers think that if they sold their truck, stopped hauling freight, paused operations, or closed the business, the DOT number automatically stops being active.
Week of 8/10: Dakota Group Weekly Newsletter
Our team at Dakota Group has carefully selected the most relevant developments in the trucking industry this week.
My ELD Was Removed From the FMCSA List. What Should I Do?
If your electronic logging device was removed from FMCSA’s registered ELD list, the issue should be handled immediately.
My Driver Failed a Drug Test. What Should the Employer Do?
A failed DOT drug test is one of the most serious compliance events a CDL employer can face.
DOT Drug Testing for Construction, Utility, and Private Fleets
Many construction companies, utility operators, manufacturers, distributors, landscapers, municipalities, and private fleets do not think of themselves as trucking companies.
Week of 8/3: Dakota Group Weekly Newsletter
Our team at Dakota Group has carefully selected the most relevant developments in the trucking industry this week.
Texas Jury Awards $49 Million Against OPG Logistics: What Small Carriers Should Learn From the Latest Nuclear Verdict
A Texas jury just handed down a nearly $50 million verdict against a trucking company many operators have never heard of. That is exactly why the case matters.
Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC
The Supreme Court’s decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC is now one of the most important freight broker liability developments in recent trucking litigation.
Do I Need Help Filing MCS-150, UCR, or Drug Testing Forms?
Many operators can technically access forms themselves. The issue is whether they know which form applies, what information should be used, when a filing is due, what supporting records are needed, and how the filing connects to the broader DOT profile.