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The CVSA International Roadcheck is an annual inspection event conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) across North America. During the event, law enforcement agencies in the United States, Canada, and Mexico conduct a 72-hour inspection spree on commercial vehicles to ensure they meet safety standards.

The inspections are carried out by trained and certified inspectors who check commercial vehicles and drivers for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
In addition to the vehicle inspections, drivers are also checked for their qualifications, including their licenses, hours of service, and other relevant documents.

The event aims to improve commercial vehicle safety on the highways and reduce the number of accidents caused by unsafe vehicles and drivers.
The CVSA International Roadcheck occurs this year, May 16 -18.

The event has been conducted annually since 1988 and has become significant for the transportation industry, law enforcement, and the general public.

Section § 393.100: Which types of commercial motor vehicles are subject to the cargo securement standards of this subpart, and what general requirements apply?

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Dee's story is one of overcoming the odds, facing life head-on, and coming out on top.

As a single mom in northern California, she provided for her four daughters by getting behind the wheel of a truck and delivering tomatoes in 1991 to escape poverty.

She became a small business owner with her own truck in 2015 with Prime Inc. and now teaches other student drivers how to be successful in trucking and life.

To connect with Dee on social platforms and other media appearances

https://linktr.ee/deesova

The primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors. If you enjoy the content we are creating, share and subscribe.
Be safe and enjoy this month's show!

With 12,000+ members, Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.


For more information

https://tsatruck.org/

For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to [email protected]

You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745

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Thanks for tuning in to “The Road Home” powered by the Truckers Service Association.

John Piper talks with Bill Webb, the executive director of the Truckers Service Association issues facing the independent contractor model and the newly formed Coalition of Independent Contractors.

Bill Webb can be reached via email [email protected]

For more information ℹ️

https://tsatruck.org/about/coalition-for-independent-truckers/


The primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors. If you enjoy the content we are creating, share and subscribe.
Be safe and enjoy this month's show!

With 12,000+ members, Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.


For more information

https://tsatruck.org/

For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to [email protected]

You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745

We'll see you down the road!

With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.


For more information

https://tsatruck.org/

For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to [email protected] you can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745

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Bob Terneus With ProMiles, what an informative show, and I appreciate all you do for our industry; thanks for being a part of this show and all you do for the trucking industry!

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Employers with drivers subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol testing requirements found in CFR 49 part 382 must participate in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

The Clearinghouse, which has been in effect since January 6th of 2020, requires that Employers conduct at least one query per year for each regulated driver.

There are two types of queries that can be performed: the limited query and the full query. For more information on these two queries, please click here. Performing a limited query WILL satisfy the annual query requirement. However, if the limited query shows results in the Clearinghouse for any driver, a full query must be conducted within 24 hours.

Link to FMCSA Clearing House website:
https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Resource/Index/Query-Consent-Factsheet

Kara Vines, CFS

Senior DOT Consultant

Direct: 432-894-0188

Main Office: 936-582-1520

Fax: 936-582-1524

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With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.


For more information

https://tsatruck.org/

For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to [email protected] you can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745

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Professional drivers keep freight moving. They may be one of the most important assets to our economy. In this episode, John breaks down the top 5 concerns from approximately 2,000 drivers surveyed by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)

https://truckingresearch.org/

With 12,000+ members, Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.


For more information

https://tsatruck.org/

For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to [email protected] you can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745

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The focus is on driver appreciation as I sit down with Rose Rojo, a female independent contractor leased on with John Christner Trucking. Rose shares her experience, life on the road, and small business insight. She was awarded driver of the year in Oklahoma 2022

She also talks about what needs to happen to get more women behind the wheel.
Our primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors.

With 12,000+ members, Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.


For more information

https://tsatruck.org/

For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to [email protected]

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One of the great business models and true independence is being the proud owner of your own truck. The freedom to call your shots, create business opportunities for your family, and build a great business. We are started to see challenges to how contractors are recognized or not recognized as employees.

Shannon Newton, President of the Arkansas Trucking Association

Link to Shannon's appearance on the show: https://apple.co/3hEhhO7

https://www.arkansastrucking.com/articlearchive/872-up-front-vital-role-at-risk

Article reference from ATBS: https://www.atbs.com/post/the-quick-guide-to-ab5-for-truck-drivers

Our primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors.

With 12,000+ members, Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.


For more information

https://tsatruck.org/

For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to [email protected]

We'll see you down the road!