We are aware that the process of creating an account with the USDOT Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse is very confusing.  We will make every attempt to try to assist you and guide you through the process but please understand this is also all new to us as well. Picture by Curtis Adams on Pexels TheRead more

By now you all should have received information regarding the “mandatory” registration for Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse with USDOT. If your company is required to enroll drivers in a random drug and alcohol program (you operate vehicles with a GVW of 26,001 or more or a passenger vehicle 16+ passengers) then you must enroll inRead more

Here at Trans-Com we want to make sure you are all aware of the latest notices from NYSDOT. This new rule only applies to companies that have PASSENGERS. Such as Limousine & Bus services. If your company does not carry passengers, than you can disregard this message. Please see below and make sure your insuranceRead more

Please be advised that the 2020 UCR Renewal is on hold pending DOT’s review of the pricing. We are reaching out in advance to see if this is something you would like us to take care of. If so, please let us know and we will be in touch to confirm your total number ofRead more

When are carriers required to go from AOBRD’s to ELD? December 16th 2019 WHEN ARE ELD’S REQUIRED? A driver is required to use a logbook 8 or more times in a month. A driver works more than 12 hours in a day more than 8 or more times in a month. A driver leaves theRead more

At the start of 2017, there will be 6- digit MC numbers issued to all new candidates by the agency coming from a pool of recycled numbers that were never issued or unused. The FMSCA warns that some systems may need to be changed. This will be to welcome the motor carrier numbers longer thanRead more

Ladies and Gentlemen, Today, the NYS Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) issued and emergency/proposed rulemaking to adopt the 2017 edition of the federal regulations, which includes the ELD mandate. Effective TODAY, the state has the authority to enforce the mandate, and we have been informed that carriers not in compliance with the mandate will be placedRead more

TOWAWAY DRIVERS: The vehicle driven is the commodity Vehicle transported is a motor home or a recreation vehicle trailer Vehicle manufactured before model year 2000 ★ By the way! If you or someone you know owns/starting a Trucking and/or Passenger company and needs help with their DOT and or DMV Regulations, we are in factRead more

Limited 90-day waiver granted by FMSCA for the transportation of agricultural goods. March 18, 2018 – June 18, 2018   ★ By the way! If you or someone you know owns/starting a Trucking and/or Passenger company and needs help with their DOT and or DMV Regulations, we are in fact a company that helps Trucking/PassengerRead more

“A new federal rule, due for implementation in June, that would eliminate the need for truck drivers to carry their medical cards has been delayed for three years due to a hack of the registry of certified medical examiners in December. In an April 26 announcement, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said that the Read more