Dakota Group Blog

If your electronic logging device was removed from FMCSA’s registered ELD list, the issue should be handled immediately.

A failed DOT drug test is one of the most serious compliance events a CDL employer can face.

Many construction companies, utility operators, manufacturers, distributors, landscapers, municipalities, and private fleets do not think of themselves as trucking companies.

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.

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.

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.

FMCSA’s recent removal of multiple electronic logging devices from its registered ELD list is another reminder that compliance does not stop when a carrier buys a device.

Owner-operators and small fleets have been asking the same practical question for years: When something breaks, why is it so hard and expensive to fix the truck?

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed the federal requirement that commercial driver’s license holders self-report certain motor vehicle convictions to their State of domicile.

Many commercial vehicle operators need a USDOT number depending on vehicle type, weight, cargo, passenger status, and interstate or intrastate activity. The determination should be reviewed before operating.

Arizona is a major transportation state for regional, interstate, border-adjacent, construction, logistics, and commercial vehicle operations.

A USDOT number can become inactive for several reasons. The most common reason is failure to complete the required biennial update.

CDL drivers are often told they need to “enroll in the Clearinghouse,” but the correct answer actually depends on the driver’s role, employer relationship, testing obligations, and whether the driver performs safety-sensitive functions under FMCSA rules.

New carriers often enter the industry with a narrow view of compliance. They understand they need a DOT number.

The FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is one of the most important compliance systems for employers of CDL drivers. To stay compliant in this day and age, employers need a clear process for registration, driver queries, C/TPA coordination, drug and alcohol testing, and record keeping.