Comments on: A Brief Review of DOT Rules and Regulations https://www.truckingoffice.com/blog/dot-rules-and-regulations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dot-rules-and-regulations #1 Trucking Software For Truckers Sat, 01 Jan 2022 16:04:23 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Bill Crawford https://www.truckingoffice.com/blog/dot-rules-and-regulations/#comment-10360 Sat, 01 Jan 2022 16:04:23 +0000 http://staging-www.truckingoffice.com/?p=192#comment-10360 Who is held responsible for providing proper vehicle licensing and insurance.

The CDL DRIVER, the vehicle OWNER or BOTH

]]> By: Bill https://www.truckingoffice.com/blog/dot-rules-and-regulations/#comment-8299 Mon, 10 May 2021 14:06:20 +0000 http://staging-www.truckingoffice.com/?p=192#comment-8299 It really seems unfair that the rules and regulations are all safety based, and there is no policing of transportation brokers, who are many times the reason carriers have safety issues. If brokers nickel and dime carriers to death, or just flat out never pay anyone(there are a lot of those) how can a carrier keep an A+ safety rating…It cost money to keep your trucks up.

]]> By: Allen Campbell https://www.truckingoffice.com/blog/dot-rules-and-regulations/#comment-5699 Mon, 18 May 2020 21:01:48 +0000 http://staging-www.truckingoffice.com/?p=192#comment-5699 In reply to Jose Negron.

Usually there are big insurance liabilities for taking passengers in your truck. You would need to check with your company about their policy for passengers.

]]> By: Jose Negron https://www.truckingoffice.com/blog/dot-rules-and-regulations/#comment-5515 Fri, 01 May 2020 16:34:40 +0000 http://staging-www.truckingoffice.com/?p=192#comment-5515 I have just obtained my Class A license and am looking to start my career with OTR and eventually becoming an owner operator. My ex wife and I share custody of our son and wanted to know what rules/regulations there were in regards to my bringing my son along on some trips.

]]> By: Allen Campbell https://www.truckingoffice.com/blog/dot-rules-and-regulations/#comment-5423 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 19:50:15 +0000 http://staging-www.truckingoffice.com/?p=192#comment-5423 In reply to Jason M.

Most large trucking fleets have strict requirements about felony criminal charges no matter how old they are. However it is not a disqualifier to get your CDL. Many smaller trucking companies have more reasonable policies. You should check around your area with some of the smaller trucking companies.

]]> By: Jason M https://www.truckingoffice.com/blog/dot-rules-and-regulations/#comment-5301 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:47:16 +0000 http://staging-www.truckingoffice.com/?p=192#comment-5301 I recently tryed to sign up for a trucking career and was asked if I had a criminal background my response not in the last ten years. But they asked for me to disclose what it was if the federal government does not go back over ten why was the recruitment willing to ask and violate. My rights? End result no trucking career.

]]> By: Allen Campbell https://www.truckingoffice.com/blog/dot-rules-and-regulations/#comment-5175 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:46:14 +0000 http://staging-www.truckingoffice.com/?p=192#comment-5175 In reply to Rena.

You would need the US DOT number and a state DOT number from your base state, but not from every state that you do business in.

]]> By: Allen Campbell https://www.truckingoffice.com/blog/dot-rules-and-regulations/#comment-5172 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:29:49 +0000 http://staging-www.truckingoffice.com/?p=192#comment-5172 In reply to Mike.

Anytime you are hauling for hire you need a CDL. However, if you are under 26ooo lbs then you would only need a class B CDL and not a class A CDL.

]]> By: Allen Campbell https://www.truckingoffice.com/blog/dot-rules-and-regulations/#comment-5171 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:28:10 +0000 http://staging-www.truckingoffice.com/?p=192#comment-5171 In reply to Chasity johnson.

Here’s a link to some information from the FMCSA about oil field regulations. FMCSA oil fieldFMCSA oil fieldFMCSA oil field

]]> By: Allen Campbell https://www.truckingoffice.com/blog/dot-rules-and-regulations/#comment-5154 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:00:11 +0000 http://staging-www.truckingoffice.com/?p=192#comment-5154 In reply to rick.

Check the FMCSA regulations for detailed specifications.

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