The English-Proficiency Rule That’s Already Parking Drivers Nationwide
Since June 2025, failing a roadside English-proficiency check puts a driver out of service nationwide. Small fleets have no bench to absorb that stop.
September 14, 2026 Read
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DOT regulations
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The Field Service Fleet Guide: The DOT Exemption That Isn’t a Liability Exemption
Most plumbing, HVAC, and electrical fleets fall under DOT's 10,001-pound threshold. That exemption doesn't cover driver screening, distraction, or theft.
September 13, 2026 Read
The Landscaping Industry Fleet Guide: The 10,001-Pound Rule No One Explains to Non-CDL Crews
A loaded mower trailer can push your landscaping crew's weight past 10,001 lbs, triggering FMCSA rules that apply even without a CDL driver on the payroll.
September 12, 2026 Read
The Random Testing Math Small Fleets Get Wrong
FMCSA's 50% drug / 10% alcohol random testing rate isn't a once-a-year quota — here's the pool math small fleets get wrong and what a compliance…
September 10, 2026 Read