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- Freedom Haulers: What the New Veteran CDL Fast Track Means for Fleet Owners & Safety Directors (August 3, 2026)
- TxMCCS Launches August 3, 2026: The Texas Motor Carrier’s Complete Guide to the New Credentialing System (July 23, 2026)
- Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections and DVIR: The Complete Driver Guide (July 20, 2026)
- DOT Roadside Inspections: Complete Preparedness Guide for CDL Drivers, Owner-Operators & Fleet Managers (July 20, 2026)
- CSA and Your Safety Scores: The Complete Safety Measurement System Guide (July 20, 2026)
- Post-Accident Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures: Complete FMCSA Compliance Guide (July 20, 2026)
- Air Brake System Awareness Training: Complete Guide for CMV Drivers, Safety Managers & Maintenance Coordinators (July 20, 2026)
- HazMat Employee Training (49 CFR §172.704): Who Needs It, the Four Federal Modules, and How to Stay Compliant (June 28, 2026)
- The Supreme Court Settles Freight Broker Liability: Negligent-Hiring Claims Survive FAAAA Preemption (June 11, 2026)
- Owner-Operator DOT Drug & Alcohol Compliance (2026) (June 10, 2026)
- Designated Employer Representative (DER) Training Guide (June 10, 2026)
- Reasonable Suspicion Training for Supervisors (2026) (June 10, 2026)
- DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing: CDL Driver Guide (2026) (June 10, 2026)
- English Language Proficiency (ELP): 2026 Driver Guide (June 10, 2026)
- Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) 2026: Complete Guide (June 10, 2026)
- Hazmat Registration, Renewal, Permits & Training: Complete 2026 Guide for Carriers, Brokers & Shippers (June 9, 2026)
- FMCSA Motus Not Working? 11 Common Issues, Fixes & Expert Help (June 2026) (June 6, 2026)
- FMCSA Registration Forms Library - Every FMCSA form. One place. Plain English. (June 5, 2026)
- Not sure if you need a USDOT number, operating authority, an HMSP permit, or something else? (June 5, 2026)
- FMCSA Identity Verification Enrollment Centers: Complete 2026 Directory + What to Do If You’re Stuck (June 4, 2026)
- After a Fatal Virginia Bus Crash and Ohio CDL Downgrade Notices, Employers Should Recheck ELP and Non-Domiciled CDL Files (June 1, 2026)
- Supreme Court Allows Broker Negligent-Hiring Lawsuits to Proceed — What Montgomery v. Caribe Means for Carrier Vetting (June 1, 2026)
- Is FMCSA’s Motus System Live? What Changed on May 19, 2026 — and What Didn’t (May 29, 2026)
- FMCSA Motus Registration Made Simple: 6 Free Video Lessons for Motor Carriers & Owner-Operators (May 27, 2026)
- Chameleon Carriers, Phantom Insurance, and the CAIP Trap: A 2026 Carrier-Vetting Playbook for Brokers and Shippers. (May 27, 2026)
- DOL Just Added Itself to the English Proficiency Enforcement Stack. What Foreign-Driver Employers Must Do Before June 13, 2026. (May 27, 2026)
- Another $50M Nuclear Verdict Against a Texas Trucking Company. What the OPG Case Tells Carriers About 2026 Liability Exposure. (May 26, 2026)
- FMCSA's Non-Domiciled CDL Rule Took Effect March 16, 2026. Here's What Your Driver Qualification File Process Needs to Change (May 26, 2026)
- English Language Proficiency Is Now a Federal Out-of-Service Violation. Here's How to Protect Your Drivers. (May 25, 2026)
- Medical Marijuana Cards Still Don't Work for CDL Drivers — Even After DEA Rescheduling. Here's Why. (May 25, 2026)
- Oral Fluid Rule Takes Effect June 10, 2026: What DOT-Regulated Carriers Must Do Right Now (May 25, 2026)
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- FAQs (December 19, 2025)
- Biennial Update (December 15, 2025)
- SMS terms of use (November 26, 2025)
- Contact Us (November 26, 2025)
- Refund Policy (November 26, 2025)
- Terms of Use (November 26, 2025)
- About Us (November 25, 2025)
- UCR Registration (November 20, 2025)
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FAQs
- When do I get the certificate, and does it expire? (July 16, 2026)
- What are the deadlines? (July 16, 2026)
- Is this course for drivers? (July 16, 2026)
- Which accidents require a test? (July 16, 2026)
- How long does it take? (July 16, 2026)
- Who should take it? (July 16, 2026)
- Is a CSA percentile a safety rating? (July 16, 2026)
- Will this course fix my CSA score? (July 16, 2026)
- How long does it take? (July 16, 2026)
- Who should take it? (July 16, 2026)
- Can this course remove a violation from our record? (July 16, 2026)
- Is roadside inspection training required? (July 16, 2026)
- When do I get the certificate, and does it expire? (July 16, 2026)
- How long does it take? (July 16, 2026)
- Does this course satisfy entry-level driver training (ELDT)? (July 16, 2026)
- Is this training required by FMCSA? (July 16, 2026)
- Can a driver with a history of seizures or epilepsy get a CDL and drive interstate? (June 9, 2026)
- Do federal hours-of-service rules override California’s meal-and-rest-break rules for bus and passenger carriers? (June 8, 2026)
- Do employers, DERs, and service agents have to verify their identity to use the FMCSA Clearinghouse now? (June 5, 2026)
- Did the rules for getting fireworks and explosives approved (EX/FW numbers) change in 2026? (June 5, 2026)
- Can Texas issue non-domiciled CDLs to H-2A agricultural workers again? (June 5, 2026)
- I just received a Notice of CDL Downgrade. What can I do? (June 2, 2026)
- Are UCR fees going up in 2027? (June 2, 2026)
- Can a freight broker be sued for choosing an unsafe trucking company? (June 2, 2026)
- Does this course replace CDL hazmat-endorsement prep or ELDT? (May 29, 2026)
- How often is recurrent training required? (May 29, 2026)
- Who must take the cargo-tank specialized content in §177.816(b)? (May 29, 2026)
- Does a CDL hazmat endorsement satisfy §177.816? (May 29, 2026)
- Is §177.816 the same as §172.704? (May 29, 2026)
- How do I authorize DotMotusCompliance as my service provider in Motus? (May 29, 2026)
- Does Motus require identity verification? (May 29, 2026)
- Do I need a login.gov account to register with FMCSA now? (May 29, 2026)
- What is Motus, and what happened to the FMCSA Portal? (May 29, 2026)
- What are the 2026 DOT/FMCSA random testing rates? (May 29, 2026)
- What do DERs and collectors need to do before June 10, 2026? (May 29, 2026)
- Does the June 10, 2026 DOT rule change my drug-testing program? (May 29, 2026)
- Is oral-fluid (mouth-swab) drug testing allowed under DOT now? (May 29, 2026)
- Marijuana is legal in my state — am I covered? (May 28, 2026)
- Does this course replace my carrier's policy if I'm leased? (May 28, 2026)
- What about the Clearinghouse? (May 28, 2026)
- Do I need to join a C/TPA? (May 28, 2026)
- Do I need a testing program if I'm a one-person owner-operator? (May 28, 2026)
- Is this reasonable-suspicion training required by FMCSA? (May 28, 2026)
- Is there a connection between the English language proficiency enforcement story and the chameleon-carrier and freight-fraud problems brokers are seeing in 2026? (May 28, 2026)
- What's the difference between a certificate of insurance and a BMC-91 or BMC-91X filing on FMCSA Licensing and Insurance? (May 28, 2026)
- Should brokers and shippers run driver-side reports on the carriers they tender to repeatedly? (May 28, 2026)
- What is "vehicle sharing across DOT numbers" and why is it a red flag during carrier vetting? (May 28, 2026)
- Why does sampling a few Driver Qualification Files reveal so much about a carrier's overall compliance posture? (May 28, 2026)
- Is a clean FMCSA SAFER record and a current certificate of insurance enough to confirm a carrier is safe to tender to? (May 28, 2026)
- Does the MCS-90 endorsement protect a broker that tenders to an under-insured carrier? (May 28, 2026)
- What is the CAIP and why is it under financial stress in 2026? (May 28, 2026)
- What is a chameleon carrier and why is FMCSA's PRISM program designed to catch them? (May 28, 2026)
- Can a one-day ELP training course replace English language learning for a foreign driver? (May 28, 2026)
- How often are drivers actually being placed Out of Service for English language proficiency failures in 2026? (May 28, 2026)
- Can we dispatch a foreign driver on a hazmat run if their English is borderline? (May 28, 2026)
- How many federal authorities now enforce the same English language proficiency rule? (May 28, 2026)
- Does the Department of Labor test drivers for English proficiency under the new guidance? (May 28, 2026)
- My agricultural workers have a CDL exemption. Do they still need to meet the English language proficiency requirement? (May 28, 2026)
- What happens if an employer leaves the English language proficiency requirement out of a labor certification filing after June 13, 2026? (May 28, 2026)
- Did the Department of Labor change the English language proficiency rule for truck drivers on May 14, 2026? (May 28, 2026)
- What happens if a driver is placed out-of-service for an ELP issue? (May 27, 2026)
- Is this course only for ESL drivers? (May 27, 2026)
- Does the course cover traffic signs? (May 27, 2026)
- What English skills does §391.11(b)(2) require? (May 27, 2026)
- Does this course certify that I am qualified? (May 27, 2026)
- Is this course required for every CDL driver? (May 27, 2026)
- Why does FMCSA require supervisor training? (May 27, 2026)
- Is the certificate accepted by FMCSA / PHMSA? (May 27, 2026)
- Can I buy this for my fleet? (May 27, 2026)
- What's the recurrent training requirement? (May 27, 2026)
- Does this satisfy §172.704 + §177.816 fully? (May 27, 2026)
- How do I know if I need the Complete Program instead? (May 27, 2026)
- Why doesn't this bundle include In-Depth Security? (May 27, 2026)
- What documents do I get? (May 21, 2026)
- Does this course cover hazmat security? (May 21, 2026)
- What if I haul Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives? (May 21, 2026)
- What about the §397.17 tire inspection rule? (May 21, 2026)
- Does completing this course satisfy §177.816 alone? (May 21, 2026)
- What does this course add on top of the HazMat Core Bundle? (May 21, 2026)
- How current is the regulatory content? (May 21, 2026)
- Does this course replace our written security plan? (May 21, 2026)
- What if our company stops being subject to §172.800? (May 21, 2026)
- What if our plan changes after I complete training? (May 21, 2026)
- How long is the certificate valid? (May 21, 2026)
- Who is the “security coordinator”? (May 21, 2026)
- What is the company plan walkthrough? (May 21, 2026)
- Do I have to complete the Core Bundle first? (May 21, 2026)
- What’s the difference between Module 4 (Security Awareness) and this add-on? (May 21, 2026)
- Does my company actually need a §172.800 security plan? (May 21, 2026)
- How current is the regulatory content? (May 21, 2026)
- What about the packaging-only carve-out? (May 21, 2026)
- Do I need this if I only ship in limited quantities? (May 21, 2026)
- What if my drivers haul placarded loads? (May 21, 2026)
- What if my company has a §172.800 security plan? (May 21, 2026)
- Can the certificate name our company as trainer of record? (May 21, 2026)
- Who keeps the training records? (May 21, 2026)
- Is online training acceptable to PHMSA? (May 21, 2026)
- How long is the certificate valid? (May 21, 2026)
- When must a new hazmat employee complete this training? (May 21, 2026)
- Does a CDL hazmat endorsement satisfy 49 CFR §172.704? (May 21, 2026)
- How Much Does UCR Cost? (May 21, 2026)
- What are the most common mistakes carriers make with UCR? (May 21, 2026)
- How do I check if my UCR is already paid? (May 21, 2026)
- What if my state is not part of the UCR Agreement? (May 21, 2026)
- UCR Registration Renewal – Participating States (May 21, 2026)
- What if my operation is intrastate only? (May 21, 2026)
- When is UCR due for 2026? (May 21, 2026)
- Who is exempt from UCR? (May 21, 2026)
- Am I exempt from registering for UCR as an ag-exempt farmer? (May 21, 2026)
Topics
- Drug & Alcohol Compliance (June 2, 2026)
Products
- Air Brake System Awareness Training (July 16, 2026)
- Air Brake System Awareness Training - Access (July 16, 2026)
- Post-Accident Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures (July 16, 2026)
- Post-Accident Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures - Access (July 16, 2026)
- CSA and Your Safety Scores: The Safety Measurement System Explained (July 16, 2026)
- CSA and Your Safety Scores: The Safety Measurement System Explained - Access (July 16, 2026)
- DOT Roadside Inspections: Driver and Carrier Preparedness Training (July 16, 2026)
- DOT Roadside Inspections: Driver and Carrier Preparedness Training - Access (July 16, 2026)
- Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections and DVIR Driver Training (July 16, 2026)
- Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections and DVIR Driver Training - Access (July 16, 2026)
- ELDT - Class B CDL Theory (May 28, 2026)
- ELDT - Class A CDL Theory (May 28, 2026)
- ELDT For Hazmat Endorsement (H) (May 28, 2026)
- HazMat Driver Operations Bundle - Basic Core + Driver Training (May 26, 2026)
- HazMat Complete Training Program - Highway Mode (May 25, 2026)
- HazMat Employee Basic Trainings Bundle - Highway Mode (May 20, 2026)
- HazMat Employee Training Bundle (Highway Mode) - Access (May 20, 2026)
- HazMat Drivers Training - Highway Mode (May 20, 2026)
- HazMat Driver Training — Highway Mode - Access (May 20, 2026)
- HazMat Employee In-Depth Security Training - Highway Mode (May 20, 2026)
- HazMat Employee In-Depth Security Training — Highway Mode - Access (May 20, 2026)
- Owner-Operator Dot Drug and Alcohol Compliance Training - Access (April 9, 2026)
- Proficiency & Roadside Communication (Elp) – Driver Training - Access (April 9, 2026)
- English Language Proficiency & Roadside Communication (ELP) Driver Training (March 6, 2026)
- Owner-Operator Dot Drug and Alcohol Compliance Training (March 6, 2026)
- Drug & Alcohol – DER (Designated Employer Representative) Training (January 2, 2026)
- Drug & Alcohol Supervisor Reasonable Suspicion Training (January 2, 2026)
- CDL Driver Drug & Alcohol Policy Training (December 16, 2025)
- UCR Registration Service (Current & Past-Due Years) (December 15, 2025)
- Amazon Carrier Onboarding Assistance (December 15, 2025)
- Warehouse & Retail Carrier Onboarding Assistance (December 15, 2025)
- Construction Compliance Training – USDOT Operators (December 15, 2025)
- Agricultural Compliance Training – USDOT Operators (December 15, 2025)
- Food Industry Compliance Training – USDOT Operators (December 15, 2025)
- ELDT Theory Training – FMCSA Compliant (December 15, 2025)
- Accident Procedures & Incident Reporting Training – Non-CDL (December 15, 2025)
- Distracted Driving & Mobile Device Safety Training – Non-CDL (December 15, 2025)
- Defensive Driving Training – Non-CDL & CDL Drivers (December 15, 2025)
- CSA BASICs & Threshold Training (December 15, 2025)
- Vehicle Maintenance & Inspection Training – CDL (December 15, 2025)
- Hours of Service (HOS) Training – Basics (December 15, 2025)
- Roadside Inspection Training – CDL Drivers (December 15, 2025)
- Accident Procedures Training – CDL Drivers (December 15, 2025)
- FMCSA Accident Policy Training (December 15, 2025)
- Distracted Driving Awareness Training – CDL (December 15, 2025)
- Defensive Driving Training (CDL) (December 15, 2025)
- CDL Driver - CDLIS Report (December 15, 2025)
- Driver Background Check – CDL & Non-CDL (December 15, 2025)
- CDL Driver - Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) Report (December 15, 2025)
- CDL Driver - Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Report (December 15, 2025)
- CDL Driver Screening & Compliance Reports (December 15, 2025)
- Driver Qualification File (DQF) Audit Review (December 15, 2025)
- Driver Qualification Files (DQF) (December 15, 2025)
- BOC-3 Filing & Update Service (December 15, 2025)
- Commercial Trucking Insurance Assistance (December 15, 2025)
- Fleet Fuel Card Setup Assistance (December 15, 2025)
- Freight Factoring Setup Assistance (December 15, 2025)
- Dashcam Setup & Configuration Service (December 15, 2025)
- ELD Setup & Activation Service (December 15, 2025)
- HVUT Filing (Form 2290) (December 15, 2025)
- TWIC Assistance Service (December 15, 2025)
- UIIA Registration Service (December 15, 2025)
- EPA ID Registration Service (December 15, 2025)
- IRP New Registration & Filing Service (December 15, 2025)
- IFTA Registration & Quarterly Filing Service (December 15, 2025)
- New USDOT Number Application (December 14, 2025)
- Drug & Alcohol – Follow-Up Testing (December 14, 2025)
- Drug & Alcohol – Return-to-Duty Test (December 14, 2025)
- Drug & Alcohol – Post-Accident Drug & Alcohol Test (December 14, 2025)
- Drug & Alcohol – Random Alcohol Test (December 14, 2025)
- Drug & Alcohol – Random Drug Test (December 14, 2025)
- Drug & Alcohol – Pre-Employment Drug Test (December 14, 2025)
- Drug & Alcohol – Random Testing Program – Registration & Setup (December 14, 2025)
- HazMat Safety Permit (MCS-150B) – Application & Filing Service (December 14, 2025)
- Hazmat Registration (December 14, 2025)
- UCR Registration – Previous Year (2025) (December 14, 2025)
- UCR Registration – Current Year (2026) (December 14, 2025)
- Operating Authority – NOT Authorized Resolution (December 14, 2025)
- Authority Reinstatement (December 14, 2025)
- OP1 – Broker Authority Application Service (December 14, 2025)
- OP1(MX) – Mexico-Domiciled Carrier Operating Authority (MX) Application Service (December 14, 2025)
- New Operating Authority (December 14, 2025)
- USDOT Number Out-of-Service (OOS) Reinstatement (December 14, 2025)
- USDOT Number Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Outdated with MOTUS Assistance (December 14, 2025)
- USDOT Number Reactivation (December 14, 2025)
- USDOT Number Deactivation/Out-of-Business (OOB) Notification (December 14, 2025)
- USDOT Number Regular Update/Changes (December 14, 2025)
- USDOT Number Update with MOTUS assistance (December 14, 2025)
- Clearinghouse Reporting – Return-to-Duty (RTD) Completion (December 14, 2025)
- Clearinghouse Reporting – Violations (December 14, 2025)
- Clearinghouse Reporting – Annual Limited Query (December 14, 2025)
- Clearinghouse Reporting – Pre-Employment Full Query (December 14, 2025)
- DOT Clearinghouse Registration & Setup for Employers (December 14, 2025)
- HazMat – Highway Carrier Training Certification (December 14, 2025)
- HazMat – Markings Training Certification (December 14, 2025)
- HazMat – Classes Overview Training Certification (December 14, 2025)
- HazMat – Placarding Training Certification (December 14, 2025)
- HazMat – Basic Training Certification (December 14, 2025)
- Drug & Alcohol – Non-CDL Driver Training Certification (December 14, 2025)
- Drug & Alcohol – CDL Driver Training Access (December 14, 2025)
- Drug & Alcohol – DER Training Certification (Designated Employer Representative) - Access (December 14, 2025)
- Drug & Alcohol – Supervisor Training Certification (Reasonable Suspicion Training) - Access (December 12, 2025)
- UCR Registration (November 20, 2025)
Courses
- Air Brake System Awareness (July 16, 2026)
- Post-Accident Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures (July 16, 2026)
- CSA and Your Safety Scores: The Safety Measurement System Explained (July 16, 2026)
- DOT Roadside Inspections: Driver and Carrier Preparedness (July 16, 2026)
- Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections and the DVIR (July 16, 2026)
- HazMat Employee Basic Training - Highway Mode (May 20, 2026)
- HazMat Driver Training - Highway Mode (May 20, 2026)
- HazMat Employee In-Depth Security Training - Highway Mode (May 20, 2026)
- Sales agent Training (March 9, 2026)
- English Language Proficiency & Roadside Communication (ELP) Driver Training (March 6, 2026)
- Owner-Operator Dot Drug & Alcohol Compliance Training (March 6, 2026)
- Designated Employer Representative (DER) Training - DOT Drug & Alcohol Program (January 2, 2026)
- DOT Drug & Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training (January 2, 2026)
- CDL Drivers Training for DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy Education (December 15, 2025)
Categories
- CDL & Non-CDL Driver Training (4)
- DOT Drug & Alcohol Compliance (6)
- DOT Supervisor Training (3)
- Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse (1)
- FMCSA Enforcement (10)
- General (9)
- Hazmat Compliance & Training (2)
- Industry & Safety (3)
- MCS-150 & Biennial Updates (2)
- Motus & FMCSA Registration (4)
- MOTUS Registration (5)
- Unified Carrier Registration (1)