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Becoming a broker authority is no easy task. With the handful of applications and obtaining a surety trust, you may want to throw in the towel. Luckily, with the help of Motor Carrier HQ, you can get the application process done quickly and efficiently. All you’ll have to worry about it running a profitable broker…

Truck driving has become one of the most popular careers in America. It is one of the positions that never be downsized. At Motor Carrier, we want to share the benefits for you and why you should join a truck driving career.

During the holiday season, people may not be driving as safe as they should. Whether it’s to see their family or finish last minute holiday shopping, we all need to take the time to obey the rules of the road. At Motor Carrier HQ, we want you to be safe so we’ve written down some…

Being a trucker gives you the opportunity to see the country and all its wonders. Thanks to technology, mainly smartphones, truck drivers can manage all parts of their jobs and lives in the palm of their hands. From traffic to tools and fuel to finances, we found the top 10 apps to help you with…

Professional truck drivers have demanding jobs that requires long hours of work to earn money. This infographic will provide some quick money saving tips for truckers, as well as help prevent you from spending extra time and money that doesn’t provide a good return on investment.

Few things disgust me or get my blood boiling more than seeing other companies using deceptive business practices to prey on the unsuspecting.  And it is so common in the Transportation Industry to see businesses take advantage of people by playing on their fears; using scare tactics and making themselves appear to be the US…

Who needs a DOT Number?, is probably one of the most common questions we get asked.  If you are operating one or more vehicles that are being used to conduct business and you can answer yes to any of the following questions listed below, you need a US DOT Number. Does your vehicle or vehicle…

Updated: August 31, 2020 The New Entrant Safety Audit is something every new trucking company owner will go through within the first 12 months of starting their business. It’s a requirement set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to make sure there are policies and procedures in place to follow all appropriate safety regulations….

Is your trucking company considered “safe” by the FMCSA? As a trucking company owner, you should regularly check your CSA scores to determine if you could be in danger of a warning letter or more inspections. But, if you aren’t sure where to start, here’s a basic overview of what CSA is, how you can…

Don’t forget to file the Form 2290 if you operate trucks over 55,000 pounds. Learn more about the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax and Form 2290 and why it’s so important to make sure to submit the form by August 31st.