Truckers and Travelers

Hello, Fellow Truckers!  This blog continues the series on the 16 new regs put out by the FMCSA on 2/17/09.  It’s important that as a profitable and successful trucking company that you stay abreast of the changes that affect your bottom line.  Below are the new regs 9 – 12.  These cover insurance coverage, and qualifying your truck drivers.  Stay DOT compliant and you will stay loaded and financially sound.  Be safe out there!

9.  Operating a motor vehicle without having in effect the required minimum levels of financial responsibility coverage.

10.  operating a passenger carrying vehicle without having in effect the required minimum levels of financial responsibility.

11.  Knowingly using a disqualified driver.

12.  Knowingly using a physically unqualified driver.