What Are the Important Rules of the Road? Tips to help keep you and fellow drivers safer when on our roads and highways 1. Always wear your seat belt. 2. Observe the speed limit. 3. Stay in the right lane unless you’re passing another vehicle. 4. Use your turn signals when changing lanes or turning. […]
Check Your Blind Spots The Blind Spot Zone, when driving, is the area around your vehicle that you cannot see when looking in your mirrors. 1. Check your mirrors regularly: Checking your rearview and side mirrors frequently will help you gain a better understanding of what’s happening around your car and avoid blind spot issues. […]
How to Extend Your Tire Life The estimated lifespan of a tire can vary depending on several factors, such as the type of tire, driving conditions, and maintenance. On average, a tire can last for around 50,000 miles before you need to replace it. Tips on how you can extend the life of your tires: 1. Check […]
Night-Time Driving Tips Night-time driving can be challenging and caution needs to be your co-pilot. Here are some helpful tips when traveling after dark. 1. Check your headlights: Make sure all your headlights are working correctly and are aligned correctly. Clean the lens of your headlights to ensure maximum visibility. 2. Focus your eyes: […]
We have you covered, Electric Truck Annual Inspection Service Electric Trucks Require Special Maintenance We offer Inspection services on Electric units Electric Trucks will still require a USDOT/FMCSA Annual Inspection; your state may require an additional Periodic State Vehicle Inspection. With that said, the rollout has begun, so you have likely seen a few delivery […]
Hotshot Trucker Highway Cowboys Hotshot trucking has become a popular way for businesses of all sizes to transport specialized time-sensitive loads throughout the nation. Hotshot truckers are a special breed, mavericks of the industry chasing sunrises to sunsets in a heavy-duty pickup truck harking back to days long past before super semi-trucks dominated the landscape. […]
Weekends and Evenings DOT Inspection Service Weekends and Evening till Sundown, and we come to your location, providing top-level DOT service. That’s right, schedule your DOT Inspection on Weekdays, Weekends, and Evenings till Sundown. In fact, DOT scheduling is flexible for your convenience. Pros NO DOWNTIME – we are there on your schedule, supporting DOT needs. […]
Effective June 2025, require medical examiners to electronically submit commercial drivers’ medical exam results directly to the FMCSA and the state licensing agencies. This means drivers won’t need to carry a paper medical card after the 15-day post-exam period. To ensure a successful DOT physical, it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, monitor health metrics, […]
I recently had the opportunity to attend a roadshow open house at the Commercial Tire Fleet Center and Bandag Retread Plant in Boise. Commercial Tire has teamed with industry retread leader Bandage and the event was geared to showcase the Bandag latest technology in retreading at the Commercial Tire Fleet Center / Bandag retread plant […]
USDOT number is a unique identification number for your company if it involves commercial vehicles or transportation and is required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The USDOT number allows for instant access to your company’s safety information during various checkups. These might include events such as inspections, audits, accident investigations, compliance reviews, […]