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How to Self-Certify Your CDL Status with Your State Licensing Agency
Overview Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders are required by federal law to self-certify their type of commercial driving to their State Driver Licensing Agency (SDLA). This process determ...
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When and How to File the MCS-150: A Guide for Motor Carriers
Overview The Motor Carrier Identification Report, commonly known as Form MCS-150, is a vital compliance requirement for all carriers regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (...
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What Is a TWIC Card and Why Might a Commercial Driver Need One?
Overview This article explains what a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) is, why certain commercial drivers may need one, and how to obtain it. While not all commercial drive...
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What Is a BOC-3 Filing and How Can Foley Help You File It?
Overview Every motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder operating in interstate commerce must file a BOC-3 form — short for “Designation of Agents for Service of Process” — with the Federal Mo...
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What Are the FCRA’s Requirements for Permissible Purpose When Running Background Checks?
Overview When conducting background checks for employment, companies must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), a federal law designed to protect consumer privacy. One of the FCRA’s...
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What Are the Requirements for an Application for Employment Under 49 CFR Part 391?
Overview This article outlines the requirements for a driver’s employment application as defined in 49 CFR Part 391, a section of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). These rules ...
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California Basic Inspection of Terminals (BIT) Inspections
Overview The Basic Inspection of Terminals (BIT) Program is California’s performance-based safety audit of commercial motor carriers, administered by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Establishe...
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Understanding DOT Modality Differences in Drug Testing and Employee Qualification
Introduction The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) oversees multiple operating administrations, each enforcing specific drug and alcohol testing regulations for safety-sensitive employees. Wh...
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FAQ - FMCSA Permits
Business Registration and Compliance How can I obtain a copy of my EIN and Secretary of State information? You can request a copy of your EIN letter from the IRS and obtain your Articles of Incorpo...
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FAQ - FMCSA Clearinghouse
What is the FMCSA Clearinghouse? The FMCSA Clearinghouse is a secure online database that helps employers track drug and alcohol violations for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders. It ensures...