Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC Code)

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Table of Contents What is Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC Code) The Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) is a unique two-to-four-letter code used to identify...

Nine Classes of Hazardous Materials – Hazmat Classes

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Table of Contents What are the 9 Classes of Hazardous Materials in Trucking Hazardous materials demand specific attention due to their potential risks to...

Highway Use Tax

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Table of Contents What is Highway Use Tax The Highway Use Tax (HUT) is a tax levied on motor carriers and trucking companies based on the miles traveled on...

Defensive Driving

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Table of Contents What is Defensive Driving Defensive driving is a proactive approach to operating a vehicle, which involves anticipating and reacting to...

New Entrant Safety Assurance Program

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Table of Contents What is the New Entrant Safety Assurance Program The New Entrant Safety Assurance Program is an initiative by the FMCSA to evaluate and...

Previous Employer Safety Check

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Table of Contents What is the Previous Employer Safety Check The Previous Employer Safety Check is an assessment of a truck driver’s past three-year...

Common CMV Violations & How to Avoid Them

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Table of Contents What are the Common CMV Violations & How to Avoid Them Remember, safety and compliance are not just about avoiding fines –...

Adverse Driving Conditions

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Table of Contents What are Adverse Driving Conditions Adverse driving conditions refer to unexpected weather or other road conditions that were not known to a...

Consortium

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Table of Contents What is a Consortium in Trucking A consortium in trucking is a collective of employers who join together to create a pool of drivers for the...

Third-Party Administrators TPA

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Table of Contents What is a TPA in Trucking A Third-Party Administrator (TPA) in the trucking industry is an entity or service provider that specializes in...

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