Freight broker bond requirements are crucial for any broker to know to ensure that they meet the 1-year requirement of the FMCSA. In fact, you cannot broker freight without this key bond, with one exception (listed below). What are BMC-84 Requirements? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires proof of “insurance” through what is…
If you are starting your own trucking business, one of the first decisions you will need to make during the planning stages is what structure you are going to choose for your business. One popular option for structuring a trucking business is a limited liability company (LLC). In this trucking LLC 101 guide, we will…
If you are driving a diesel-powered truck that was manufactured from 2010 onward, it requires diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). You may know that you need DEF in your vehicle, but you may not understand what it is for. This post will answer your questions about DEF. What is DEF Fluid? First of all, let’s start…
If you want to drive commercial trucks, you need to know CDL age requirements. In this guide, we’re going to outline the age requirements to get your commercial driver’s license, including: CDL age requirements Restrictions by state CDL endorsements CDL Age Requirements Can I Get a CDL at 19? Maybe. CDL requirements vary by state,…
Carrier411 receives tens of thousands of reports daily, all from brokers and shippers that opt to send in reports on their own. If you’re new to Freight Guard, often listed as just FreightGuard, this 101 guide will explain what this carrier monitoring service is and why it may be beneficial for you or your fleet….
If you’re new to the trucking world, you may have heard the word “drayage” and wondered what it meant. In this guide, we’ll explain what drayage means and what it is in the shipping world. Offical Drayage Meaning The term “drayage” simply means the transport of goods over a short distance. The original drayage definition…
The dump truck market is expected to hit $20 billion by 2027. With more than 490,000 dump truck drivers in the U.S., the demand for dump truck services is high. For truckers looking to start a profitable business in the industry, dump trucks often top the list. But is it profitable to start a dump…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created the Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) system. SAFER is a database of all companies that have a USDOT, MC/MX PIN. Often called the USDOT snapshot, the platform offers a company profile that provides insights into the company’s safety information for managers, drivers and logistic companies. What is…
As of February 7, 2022, certain drivers looking to obtain CDLs or endorsements will need EDLT, or entry-level driver training. ELDT is a new mandate that went into effect this year. The EDLT mandate outlines a set of minimum requirements for new drivers. These requirements were set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)….
So you want to be a trucker, but you don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on truck driving school. Many aspiring truckers are in the same boat. Some are budget conscious. Others don’t have the money for school and assume financial aid isn’t an option. But is there really a way to get a…
