Friday, April 24th, 2009
Question
I just bought my first truck, I recently opened a moving company in Kenton, OH. I know we need to put up some decals, but are there any specific requirements for that? Please let me know. Jay
Answer
Yes there are very specific requirement regarding the lettering and the content of the truck decals (That’s referring to the required marking of any commercial motor vehicle (CMV), not the company’s logo or whatever other info or paint you intend to have on your truck for publicity purposes). The requirements and regulations are detailed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s website. You can use the following link to the relevant FMCSA website page for your convenience.
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Tags: compliance, decals, DOT, FMCSA, Moving, moving company, Operating License, Truck Drivers
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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
Question
I need to find local movers in DC. However, when I search online (for movers Washington DC) I get moving quotes from moving companies in MD or Virginia movers. Can I use movers in MD? I am really looking for the best moving companies Washington DC.
Answer
Any company that is licensed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to engage in interstate relocation can provide you with a moving quote and moving services. If you are planning an interstate relocation you might even receive quotes from New York or California movers for example (you may find that a company that has offices as far as CA or FL or NY might have trucks in your area and will be able to provide a quote). To verify licensing use this link to the FMCSA S.a.f.e.r. system. On the website, you will need to click on “Licensing and Insurance” under FMCSA searches. You will then need to provide name and location of the company or its license numbers (can be found on web sites or quotes).
Please also be advised that some states are regulated and have specific requirements and licensing.
Also, the rates may vary, especially if the company is not local (for travel time and fuel surcharges). Make sure you get estimates in writing and that you read this article about what to look for in moving quotes.
In any case, for list of local movers based in DC, use the following link to our DC Movers by state directory.
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Tags: Authority, DC movers, DC moving, Estimate, FMCSA, Movers, Moving, moving company, moving estimate, moving NY, Moving quotes, New York, NY movers, NYC movers, NYC moving, Operating License, Quotes, Washington DC
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Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
The Federal Motor carrier safety Administration (FMCSA) have created a website help raise the consciousness of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers about common driving errors and to provide valuable driving tips through an the Internet.
The website contains short real-life video clips (up to 30 seconds each) showing driver errors that were recorded in a driving study conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI).
The website can be used for driver training programs and is hoped to offer CMV drivers with better understanding of common driving errors and provide tools that can take to help avoid dangerous driving situations and crashes.
To take advantage of this tool, please visit the FMCSA website. The website has a tip menu by error types, in which you can read tips, view the videos and go through a set of related questions to enhance problem solving.
Tags: CMV drivers, DOT, FMCSA, Operating License, Rental Trucks, Truck Drivers
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