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The federal heavy vehicle use tax year began on July 1, and taxes for 2023–2024 are due by Aug. 31.

“Poor CSA scores can lead to warning letters from the FMCSA, more inspections, higher insurance rates and negative publicity,” said J. J. Keller & Associate Inc.’s Josh Lovan.

J. J. Keller advises that with on-site investigations and fines growing, carriers should focus efforts on compliance and record management.

“When appropriately managed, your records not only show who your drivers and employees are, but also that they are trained, qualified, properly taxed and work within the limits of the law,” said Daren Hansen of J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. broke down what businesses need to know about the MCS-150, its common challenges and how to stay compliant.

Are you Roadcheck ready? If not, now is the time to prepare. Tom Bray, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. senior business advisor, shares best practices.

In order to remain relevant and endure a soft market in this year’s competitive trucking sphere, fleets must put in the legwork to create a positive driver culture and grow their advantage.

“Treat every application like it is worth a million dollars. An allegation of negligent hiring in post-crash litigation could cost at least that and more,” said Mark Schedler, senior transport editor at J. J. Keller & Associates.

Dash cams — Your fleet guardians

The Case for Vehicle Tracking

Truck driver safety is an ongoing process that involves engagement, awareness and targeted training.

Corrective action training may not prevent an incident but it will reduce the likelihood of one reoccurring.

See 5 steps to a best-in-class safety program HERE!

The HVUT is a tax applied annually to many heavy commercial vehicles. How do you know if your vehicles are affected?

The number of carriers receiving FMCSA conditional safety ratings is increasing as more off-site audits are conducted.

Fleet professionals were asked to identify their top struggles and what would help overcome them

With CVSA’s annual International Roadcheck fast approaching, now is the time for carriers and drivers to prepare for the inspection process.

Trucking carriers face increased risk of nuclear verdicts, but managing those risks is not insurmountable, if done right and from the start.

Carriers interested in conducting driver training for both property carrying and passenger carrying commercial motor vehicles must now meet requirements set forth under FMCSA’s entry-level driver training rule, including registering their programs with the TPR.

Carriers must pay fuel taxes to states they travel through, but the process can be complicated and time-consuming due to the various jurisdictions. Even a simple filing mistake can trigger an IFTA audit and bring unwanted scrutiny upon the carrier.