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NDMCA Truck Driving Championship
You have the opportunity to show off your driving, knowledge, professionalism, and inspection skills at the Truck Driving Championship!
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Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Road Check 2022
Are you ready for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Road Check 2022? This year’s International Road Check is May 17th - 19th with an objective to ensure safety for drivers and travelers across all roadways. The annual 72-hour roadside...
End of Year Checklist: 2021
The end of the year is quickly approaching! Now is the time to double check that you have everything squared away for 2022! Here is your end of the year recap! IFTA license renewal is due by December 31, 2021. IFTA 4th quarter filing is due by January 31,...
COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate for Cross- Border Drivers
Beginning January 15th all cross-border travelers, including truck drivers, must provide proof of double COVID-19 vaccination. This applies to both Americans and Canadians. Omar Alghabra, Canada’s Minister of Transport, said the new requirement is meant to protect...
Rear Impact Guards Now Included in Annual DOT Inspection Checklist
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced that rear impact guards are now included in the annual DOT inspection checklist. Rear impact guard inspections will begin Dec. 9 of 2021. This announcement follows suit of government agencies and a...
Entry Level Driver Training
Beginning February 7, 2022, compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Entry-Level Driver Training rule will be required for any individual who wants to: Obtain a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) for the first timeUpgrade their current CDL...
High Temperatures and Overweight Trucking
When high temperatures arise, so do the restrictions for overweight truckers in North Dakota. It is important to take note that when the temperatures reach over 90 degrees, overweight trucks can not drive on secondary roads. They have to remain on the interstates...
A federal motor carrier safety regulation that was passed into law in 2016 is on track for the February 7, 2022 compliance date.
What does this mean for CDL drivers and motor carriers who employ CDL drivers? In 2022, anyone seeking a new class A or class B Commercial Driver’s license (CDL), or any Hazardous Materials (H), Passenger (P), or School Bus (S) endorsements must obtain formal training...
2290 Tax Form
It is that time of year again! Do not forget that your 2290 Tax form needs to be filed. This filing is the Heavy Highway Use Tax Return required for any vehicle with a weight of 55,000 pounds or more operating on a public highway. At TrueNorth...