How to Start a Trucking Company in 2026: Post-MOTUS Compliance Checklist
Starting a trucking company in 2026 requires careful planning because the FMCSA registration environment is changing.
Texas Commercial Vehicle Guide for New Entrants: What Carriers Need to Know
Texas is one of the most important commercial vehicle markets in the United States. With major freight corridors, energy operations, construction activity, ports, warehousing, cross-border commerce, and intrastate trucking activity, Texas carriers operate in a demanding compliance environment.
Florida Commercial Vehicle Guide for New Entrants: What Carriers Need to Know
Florida is a major commercial vehicle state with significant construction, logistics, port, passenger transportation, delivery, moving, agriculture, and regional freight activity.
Week of 6/29: Dakota Group Weekly Newsletter
Our team at Dakota Group has carefully selected the most relevant developments in the trucking industry this week.
California Commercial Vehicle Compliance Guide for New Entrants
California is one of the most complex states in the country for commercial vehicle compliance.
DOT Number and Authority Name Change Support: Why Public Records Need to Match the Business
A company’s legal name, DBA, address, ownership information, and operating authority records are more than administrative details.
Week of 6/22: Dakota Group Weekly Newsletter
Our team at Dakota Group has carefully selected the most relevant developments in the trucking industry this week.
SAFER and Company Public Information: The Value of Professional Review and Ongoing Management
Could an outdated SAFER profile be costing your company loads, customers, insurance opportunities, or broker relationships without you even realizing it?
Week of 6/15: Dakota Group Weekly Newsletter
Our team at Dakota Group has carefully selected the most relevant developments in the trucking industry this week.
DOT Deactivation: A Whitepaper Guide for Carriers Pausing, Closing, or Changing Operations
Not every commercial vehicle business remains active under the same operating structure forever.