Federal law dictates that you must undergo a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical to be cleared to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). While this checkup could be intimidating if you don’t know what to expect, having an idea of what happens during the exam can help. Here’s what you can anticipate from your first DOT physical.

At PDQ America in White Oak, TX, we promote a culture of putting safety first. In light of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Operation Safe Driver Week, here are 5 reminders to help drivers stay safe on the road.

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced July 3 that 18- 20-year-olds with the U.S. military equivalent of a commercial driver license will be allowed to operate large trucks in interstate commerce as part of a USDOT pilot program.

Especially with the ongoing driver shortage, it’s vital to have carriers you can count on to perform their services at a fair price, transport safely, and deliver dependably. Here are the steps we are taking to strengthen our carrier network.

Although many similar bills have been filed recently regarding the same issues, the HOURS Act is different in that it has gained ATA approval. This act could mean changes to hours of service regulations for some sectors of the trucking industry, and could grant FMCSA permission to forge ahead with rules affording drivers additional split sleeper birth options. 

The Environmental Protection Agency advisory board is having to think twice about this proposal and the research in which it is grounded. This decision to reconsider the glider repeal plan comes on the heels of opposition felt from environmentalists, scientists, academics, and trade groups at a recent EPA Science Advisory Board meeting. 

Partnering with a freight broker like PDQ America increases efficiency and flexibility within your supply chain and gives your business a competitive edge. Read to find out six reasons why working with a trusted, professional freight broker like us offers distinct advantages for your company.

Whether the truck is loaded or not, drivers are now allowed to enter into personal conveyance status to find the nearest safe parking or rest location in such situations. Read on to find out more about new personal conveyance guidelines.

Two members of the House of Representatives want to provide relief from burdens placed on agricultural businesses and the smallest trucking companies by the Electronic Logging Device mandate. Reps. Collin Peterson (D-Minnesota) and Greg Gianforte (R-Montana) filed the Small Carrier Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act and the Agricultural Business Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act of 2018 in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 23. 

National Infrastructure Week was a week-long event centered around educating America’s public about the relevance of infrastructure to the nation’s economy, workers, and communities. While members of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure talked about raising revenues to fund infrastructure, there’s been a lot of talking, but no walking.

The 6th annual National Infrastructure Week is a week-long event centered around educating America’s public about the relevance of infrastructure to the nation’s economy, workers, and communities. It’s meant to educate individuals and organizations alike by hosting events, showcasing state-of-the-art projects, and discussing topics in infrastructure.

The month of April ended on a high note for the American economy, with unemployment falling below 4 percent for the first time since the close of 2000. However, new employment in trucking specifically fell short last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is the first time in eight months hiring in the trucking industry has hit a downturn.