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OOIDA’s Compliance Connection Other Files: Keeps files and documents organized for user to easily put together records for New Entrant Safety Audit Keeps leases, contracts, permits, training certs, and other resources in an easy to access location Insurance certification and documents (MCS 90) Drug and Alcohol testing information can be stored in the system as … Continued

Common/Contract Broker Freight Forwarder Private Exempt for Hire Household Goods Hazmat Intrastate Getting your own authority requires more than just determining your type of operation.  You will need start-up money for insurance, permits, your base plate, equipment and enrollment in a drug and alcohol testing program.  OOIDA also strongly recommends before you haul your first … Continued

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

Getting your own authority requires more than just determining your type of operation Now that you are a business owner you have record keeping responsibilities.  These responsibilities to name a few can include maintaining driver qualification files/employee records, safety records, HOS records, as well as accident reporting and maintenance records.  Your compliance with these requirements … Continued

Form 2290 (Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax or HVUT) Who must file: You must file Form 2290 and Schedule 1 for the tax period beginning July 1 and ending June 30 if a taxable highway motor vehicle is registered or required to be registered in your name under State, Canadian or Mexican law at the … Continued

The following is a brief summary of the Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration drug and alcohol testing requirements. For detailed information refer to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations or the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations under the section numbers provided. Who must be tested? (382.103) Each driver who operates a commercial … Continued

Compliance with DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Rules is The Law OOIDA’s drug and alcohol consortium, CMCI, offers the small business truckers an answer to the hassle and confusion of mandatory drug & alcohol testing. If you have any further questions regarding drug and alcohol testing, please call our office at 800-288-3784. Program Benefits National … Continued