If there's anything that scares car drivers, it's the view in their rearview mirror of a truck barreling down a hill behind them. We count on truckers to keep their rigs in good condition - especially their brakes.

Unfortunately, some truckers don't take care of their rigs. Money's tight in this economy and putting off some maintenance to buy fuel for the next load - it's a tough choice. But putting money back into equipment isn't optional. The investment in maintenance pays off when a rig stays on the road instead of requiring emergency services or causing an accident that raise insurance rates.

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This process is not complicated nor does it take long if you have details at hand when you begin.

With all of the information, you will be able to complete this process quickly. You do not need to use a third-party to file for your own trucking authority. You might want to use one to help you get through the process if you're not comfortable. These companies will charge you for this service. Remember to check to be sure they are a legitimate company.

Some companies will continue to assist you with filings and maintaining records, such as the UCR and the drug testing requirements. Others charge for one-time assistance.

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It’s CVSA Brake Safety Week. Starting on September 15 through Sept 21, inspectors will be looking at truck brakes as part of the ongoing attempt to get unsafe trucks off […]

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When trying to maintain your truck, it’s important to prioritize your truck maintenance tasks. What’s the most important? What can wait? To make these decisions, a SWOT analysis can help. […]

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CVSA Inspections will focus on steering and suspension this year – only a month from now on June 4-6. We think that probably puts maintenance management high on your priority […]

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The annual CVSA Roadcheck is early this year – May 17-19, 2022.  Are you taking the week off? Shippers Remember A quick conversation recently showed me that one of the […]

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CVSA Roadcheck Blitz Saves Me Money I don’t want to have to worry in the spring about the CVSA Roadcheck Blitz.  I don’t want to have to take days off the […]

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