FMCSA mandates that on January 6, 2020 all drivers and carriers will be required to register with the FMCSA Drug Testing and Clearing House. We can provide carriers and drivers assistance with enrolling and setting up your Drug Testing Clearing House accounts. DataQ; We can assist with filing Carrier and driver requests for review of […]
Read More About Latest in Trucking RegulationsWhat is a Driver Qualification File? Most businesses need a personnel file but businesses that are regulated by the DOT also need to have a Driver Qualification File containing records and documentation that demonstrates the employee is safe, healthy, and qualified to operate a CMV or commercial motor vehicle. Why would someone need a Driver […]
Read More About Do I Need A Driver Qualification File?Mobile drug testing in the workplace is crucial to any business’s operation. There are numerous advantages to the testing, and it is a simple process to have the testing done. The first advantage of drug tests is that they can show an employer why an employee’s performance may be lacking. Drug testing allows employers to […]
Read More About [Crucial] Mobile Drug Testing in the WorkplaceDo Truck Drivers Have To Pay Taxes? As a truck driver myself, the spouse of a truck driver, and a business owner, I know what it’s like to be on the giving end of taxes. The road is a long haul truck driver’s spouse, lover, and family. Jim and I know what’s it’s like to […]
Read More About Do Truck Drivers Have To Pay Taxes?Much is said today about driver retention, coaching, and mentors. At Team Jim And Carolyn we live our love of drivers and driving by speaking to them through real life. Sometimes, just a kind word or a thoughtful gesture can make a huge difference in a driver’s day. It’s not difficult to coach a driver […]
Read More About From A Driver’s HeartSometimes you have to take a break from the ninety-nine sheep and attend to the one sheep, that one driver who is going to bite you in the long run if you don’t get to him. Let your trucks and equipment talk. Then talk to your drivers.
Read More About One Is A Lonely NumberA sag in the roof or crack in the wall of a home will stand out and could indicate a hidden foundational issue. Same with life. Same with trucks. Skint fender? Look for hidden damages. Torn mudflat? He hit something or vice versa. Filthy, cluttered cab? Personal issues that could affect safety of others. Child […]
Read More About Houses and TrucksSometimes I just take a quiet walk through my parking lot and “listen” to my trucks. Trucks, like real estate property, will “talk” to you. Stand back. Get quiet. Look not just with eyes but look with the heart. Listen. Let your eyes relax and look. Take it in. In a few minutes you’ll see […]
Read More About Let Your Trucks Speak To YouLots is said about the importance of vehicle inspections. We pretrip to catch and repair defects in equipment before these defects cause costly break downs, loss of revenue, dissatisfied customers, and hazards. But what about the driver? As driver coaches how much attention do we pay our drivers? A driver’s equipment will often betray his […]
Read More About Pretripping The DriverThe Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing But The Truth About Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) by Jim Harnage ELDs are here to stay. What compounds the difficulty of acceptance of this mandate is that it grates against that human nature that says, “I don’t like to be told what I can and can’t do.” Sorry, […]
Read More About The Truth