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Carrier GuidesJul 22, 2026What happens if your ELD gets revoked (and how to check if yours is on the list).
If your ELD is on the FMCSA revoked list and you missed your replacement deadline, you are no longer compliant and can be placed out of service. Here is how to check your device and what to do about it.
Compliance SoftwareJul 20, 2026Why trucking compliance software is needed in 2026: the cost of falling behind.
Most carriers don't lose their business to one big mistake. They lose it to a date nobody was watching. Here's why compliance software matters in 2026.
RegulationJul 17, 2026Hours of Service rules explained: the 11, 14, 30, and 60/70 limits.
Hours of Service comes down to four clocks running at once. Here's how the 11, 14, 30, and 60/70 limits work, where carriers get tripped up, and how each violation follows you on your CSA record.
Carrier GuidesJul 14, 2026Motus problems and fixes: the carrier's troubleshooting guide.
Can't get through Motus? This guide walks the errors carriers hit most in FMCSA's new registration system, so you can find yours, see why it happened, and get unstuck.
Industry UpdatesJul 10, 2026The Motus transition, explained for carriers.
If you registered your USDOT number before May 14, 2026, you have to claim it in Motus using your old company-official email. Here is what Motus is and how to do it.
Carrier GuidesJul 9, 2026The New Entrant Safety Audit: What to Expect in Your First 12 Months (and How to Pass)
The New Entrant Safety Audit is a pass/fail review of your records in your first year. Here's what the auditor checks, what fails, and how to walk in prepared.
Carrier GuidesJul 9, 2026How to Prepare for a DOT/FMCSA Audit (Checklist for Carriers)
An audit is FMCSA checking that your records match how you run your trucks. Here's what to expect and a checklist of what to have ready.
Industry UpdatesJun 29, 2026Will driverless trucks replace owner-operators? An honest look for small carriers
The honest answer for a small carrier is more reassuring than the headlines, and it comes with a compliance angle almost nobody is explaining. Here is what driverless freight actually means for the way you run.
Carrier GuidesJun 26, 2026A Carrier's Guide to Driver Qualification (DQ) File Management
What goes in a driver qualification file, who needs one, and how to keep it current and audit-ready under 49 CFR Part 391. A plain guide for carriers and owner-operators.
Compliance SoftwareJun 25, 2026Best DOT compliance software for large carriers and fleets (2026).
We compared seven enterprise compliance tools for fleets of 100+ trucks and ranked them, including where each one loses. Dotra leads for carriers that want compliance automated without an overhaul.
Compliance SoftwareJun 24, 2026Best DOT compliance software for small carriers and owner-operators (2026).
We compared seven tools for small carriers and ranked them, including where each one loses. Dotra leads for owner-operators, with honest picks for every fleet size.
Industry UpdatesJun 22, 2026How Is AI Changing Fleet Compliance in 2026?
Fleet compliance is shifting from after-the-fact paperwork to real-time monitoring and prediction. Here is what AI actually changes in 2026, and where it still breaks down.
RegulationJun 9, 2026Do I Have to Run a Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Query Every Year?
Yes. Every CDL driver needs a Clearinghouse query at least once every 365 days, set per driver, not by the calendar year. Here's how the deadline works and what happens if you miss it.
CSA & SafetyJun 4, 2026CSA and Why It Is Important
Your CSA score decides how the FMCSA ranks you for audits. Here is what feeds it, how long violations stick, and how to keep it clean.
RegulationJun 4, 2026How Long Do I Keep ELD Records?
ELD records must be kept for six months. Here is what that covers, why backups matter, and what happens if you can't produce the logs in an audit.
RegulationJun 1, 2026IFTA Filing Made Simple: A Quarterly Guide for Carriers
IFTA is mostly bookkeeping. Track miles and fuel by jurisdiction all quarter and the filing is straightforward. Here are the deadlines, the math, and the mistakes to avoid.
RegulationMay 29, 2026What Montgomery v. Caribe Transport Means for Trucking Companies and Brokers
On May 14, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that freight brokers can be sued for negligently hiring unsafe carriers. What it means for carriers and brokers.