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Author: Dan Greer

Vehicle Maintenance File Part 2

Vehicle Maintenance File Part 2 Starting with a fascinating fact: there are numerous regulations for companies operating commercial vehicles in our country! The good news is that the Eclipse DOT

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Annual Responsibilities

Annual DOT Responsibilities: IRP, IFTA, UCR, and More Demystified Annual DOT Responsibilities Demystified: IRP, IFTA, UCR, and More Navigating the world of trucking regulations can sometimes feel like deciphering the

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Vehicle Inspections: Front of Vehicle

Vehicle Inspections Front of the Vehicle A Comprehensive Vehicle Engine Compartment Inspection Guide Now, let’s shed some light on your front-end components. Your headlights, turn signals, clearance lights, and fog

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Passenger Vehicles

CDL Passenger and School Bus Endorsement Requirements Passenger Vehicles P (Passenger) Endorsement: Required when the vehicle is designed to transport 16 passengers or more, including the driver. S (School Bus)

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Vehicle Inspections Part 1-In Cab Inspections

Vehicle Inspections Part 1-In Cab Inspections Comprehensive In-Cab Vehicle Inspection Guide for the CDL Skills Test In-Cab Vehicle Inspection When conducting a vehicle inspection, it’s important to thoroughly check various

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Back, back, back it on up

CDL backing skills test tips and techniques Back, back, back it on up. If you want the trailer to go right, turn the wheel toward the right hand. Your thumb

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Why DOT Compliance is Important?

Importance of DOT Compliance for Trucking Companies Hello, everyone. It’s Dan Greer from Eclipse DOT, and today, we’re delving deeper into the importance of DOT compliance. Let’s start by discussing

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