What is Needed For a Trucking Company
Ensuring compliance with FMCSA regulations is critical for trucking companies. Following these regulations not only ensures legal compliance but also enhances safety and operational efficiency. Here is how a TMS can help every trucking company comply with FMCSA regulations.
Truck Driver Qualifications and Training
A TMS is essential for ensuring compliance with FMCSA regulations, including CDL requirements, medical examinations, and drug and alcohol testing.
CDL Requirements
A TMS tracks and verifies that all drivers hold a valid CDL suited for the specific vehicles they operate. It maintains records of license numbers, states of issue, and expiration dates, ensuring every driver operates with proper credentials.
Drivers Medical Examinations
The TMS will also record drivers who need medical clearance to operate a CMV. This is vital for maintaining driver health and safety on the road, as only the medically fit are allowed to drive.
Cleaning House
A robust TMS incorporates a comprehensive drug and alcohol testing program, tracking pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion tests. By documenting and managing these tests, the TMS ensures drivers are not impaired while operating CMVs, enhancing overall road safety.
Hours of Service Rules
HOS Regulations
Adhere to HOS regulations to prevent driver fatigue. Drivers are allowed a maximum of 11 hours of driving time within a 14-hour workday, followed by 10 consecutive hours off-duty. These rules are designed to reduce the risk of accidents caused by fatigued drivers.
Electronic Logging Devices
Use ELDs to record driving hours automatically. ELDs help ensure compliance with HOS regulations by providing accurate and tamper-proof records of driver activity.
Truck Maintenance and Inspection
By integrating regular inspections, a TMS enables drivers to perform daily pre-trip and post-trip checks, ensuring any defects are promptly reported and addressed. This proactive approach helps maintain vehicle safety and reliability. Furthermore, the TMS keeps thorough records of all inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities. These records are crucial during FMCSA audits or investigations, providing clear evidence of compliance with regulatory standards.
The detailed tracking and documentation capabilities of a TMS enhance operational efficiency and significantly reduce the risk of compliance violations. By automating these processes, a TMS minimizes human error and ensures that all necessary maintenance tasks are performed on schedule. This systematic approach to vehicle management ensures that all trucks are in optimal condition, thus preventing potential safety hazards and costly downtime.
Experience the benefits of a comprehensive TMS for yourself. Book a demo with 10 Speed today and see how our solution can help your trucking company stay FMCSA-compliant while enhancing safety and efficiency.
David Jordan Guerra
Logistics Market Researcher
I strive to keep myself informed by understanding the latest information involving the diverse world of the logistics industry.
