Bobby McClain is President of Logistics Assistance Now, bringing 35+ years in trucking operations, fleet maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance. A U.S. Army veteran, he holds the NATMI Certified Director of Safety and Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) designations and previously served as a safety consultant with J.J. Keller & Associates.
What to do when a truck is in a crash — scene steps, DOT-recordable definition, post-accident drug testing timing, accident register rules, and CSA impact.
FMCSA 49 CFR 393 cargo securement explained: WLL, the 50% aggregate rule, tiedown counts, the 50-mile check, and commodity gotchas. Real expert guidance.
What commercial truck insurance actually covers, what's driving premiums to record highs in 2026, and the concrete steps to lower your rate. Expert guidance
Clear 2026 breakdown of HOS rules — the 11/14/10 rule, 30-minute break, 60/70-hour limits, sleeper berth splits, and what the FMCSA pilots mean for you.
Everything that belongs in a compliant DQ file under 49 CFR 391 — plus the items auditors find missing most and how to stay audit-ready year-round.
A real fleet safety program does more than satisfy auditors. Learn the components that reduce crashes, lower insurance costs, and protect your CSA scores.
Find out what a DOT compliance consultant actually does, the signs your fleet needs one, and the real ROI versus the cost of fines, audits, and lost contracts.
FMCSA removed 14 ELDs from its registered list in 2026. Using a revoked device is an out-of-service violation. Here's what to check and what to do right now.
