OOIDA Owner-Operator Business Knowledge Webinars
The OOIDA Foundation is offering its latest webinar versions of its highly successfulBusiness Management Seminar for owner-operators. The OOIDA Business Education Series has been designed to give current and prospective owner-operators an accessible and relevant introduction to the management principles of operating their own trucking business. More
Entry into Canada if you have a "Criminal" Record - Getting a Ministers Permit
If you are working for a company, or planning to apply for a driving position with a company that goes into Canada, you must meet some important immigration requirements if you have a “criminal” record More
Documents You Don't Want to Lose - Be Prepared
There are several documents you should be able to lay your hands on quickly even if you are not looking for a job. You should be at least somewhat prepared when an opportunity presents itself or, on the other hand, you find yourself jobless. More
Have questions on how the DOT drug and alcohol testing procedures work?
Go here for more information from the DOT Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance. More
Fighting moving violations, accidents, suspensions and other charges
If your CDL is how you make a living, you need to do everyting you can to protect your CDL, your career and your future. No matter how small, violations add up and some can be career ending. If you are charged, you should consider hiring an attorney who understands FMSCA regulations and state traffic laws, and can advise you on what the charges mean to you and your career. More
CSA—Questions, Answers and Disputing your Information
For years now, “CSA 2010” has been something that was big, was coming and would be important to know about. Well now it’s here, it’s big and it can be complex. And if you don’t want to educate yourself on the program, it may be expensive. More
CSA 2010 What does it mean to drivers
Like it or not, yet another set of hoops for drivers to jump through is here. CSA 2010 is FMCSA's latest compliance enforcement tool, that not only tracks carriers but individual drivers. More
Your First Year in the Truck Driving Business
Whether you're thinking about getting a CDL or you're a recent graduate of a driving school - you need to read "Your First Year in the Truck Driving Business" by Allen Atkinson before you do anything else. Driving Trucks is a Business. Allen has over 20 years of recruiting experience and has worked with thousands of drivers - now he shares an insiders view to the hiring and employment of truck drivers and what's really going on behind all the advertising. More
How to quickly check and verify your DAC, work, driving and criminal history?
DOTJobHistory.com is a slick service that allows you to:
*Quickly discover what employers will see regarding your employment (including your DAC report, driving and criminal history).
*Use on-line tools to correct and supplement information.
* Use your information to cut the hassle, speed the process and go to the head of the line for the companies that interest you. More
What is a DAC and How Is It Used?
You've probably heard of the DAC report, if not you should be aware of what it is and how it will affect you as a driver. Here are some common questions I answered on exactly what it is and how it works. More
State Agencies for Driver's Licenses
List of state driver's license agencies. More
Who sets hiring criteria and what can I do if my background is a problem?
Almost every day a driver tells me "if I could just explain my situation to someone" or "the DOT says I'm qualified why isn't that enough" or "how I'm supposed to get the experience if no one will hire me". More
Verifying work history
Recently I've had several drivers with problems verifying past truck driving experience. Its not enough to say I have the experience, the law requires a prospective employer to verify it. Their can be all kinds of reasons experience can't be verified - company out of business, owner died or in jail, and even former employers who for one reason or another flat out refuse to cooperate. More
What can I do if a background criminal check has the wrong information
From time to time, a driver will find that one or more of the background search companies has bad or erroneous criminal information. More
Why Does Over the Road Experience Matter
Many drivers find themselves in a catch 22 situation - after driving over the road, they've taken a local job for several years, only to find many new employers consider their years of experience irrelevant. More
TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Many companies are starting to require drivers to have the TWIC. So, I put together some basic info including links and articles to help explain what it is. More
Medical Certificates to be Required in Licensing Process (December 2008)
The days of truckers telling state licensing agencies that their medical certifications are current are just about over because of a new regulation issued today. More
Whats the Deal on Failing a Drug Test?
I understand that people make mistakes, but the one thing I don't get is why a truck driver would risk failing a drug test during the hiring process. Why risk it when the simple answer is JUST STAY HOME UNTIL IT'S OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM. More
What is Considered to Be a Conviction?
An issue that comes up with some frequency is - What do employers consider as a conviction? More
Don't Get Sent Home From Orientation
No company wants to send drivers home and many times it can be avoided by doing some planning up front. You have to be PROACTIVE and TAKE CHARGE of your own situation. Here are some tips. More
DOT Physical Requirements (August 2008)
A person is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle if that person — More
