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BIT Inspection Checklist
The BIT program (Basic Inspection of Terminals) was updated in 2016 to move from a time-based inspection...
CVSA Road Check Webinar Recap
About the CVSA The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is a nonprofit association comprised of local,...
EPN Program – Questions & Answers
The Employer Pull Notice (EPN) program provides businesses with a quick and efficient means of tracking the...
Food for Thought
I am your constant companion. I am your greatest helper or your heaviest burden. I will push you onward or...
Employee Spotlight: Christina
Christina is this month’s VLC Rockstar! Christina started as a part time admin with VLC. She was hired to...
Keep Paddling
A little over a year ago, I did a presentation on "Effectively Dealing with Change" for a group of teachers...
Clearinghouse and EPN Services
Clearinghouse All employers who operate interstate and intrastate commercial vehicles must query the...
Slow Your Roll
When people talk about life being like a roller coaster, they often mean that there are good times and bad...
Lessons From Wood
This past weekend was a busy one at the Ross household. Among several other projects, managing wood was on...
The Road to the Perfection… Customizable Fleet Solutions
Custom Reports Since all fleets must become ELD compliant, it makes sense to leverage your investment across...
Debunking Bypass Solution Chatter
Weigh station bypass programs have become an important part of the trucking industry. Nothing is more...
The 3 Pillars of ELD Information Security
Security management and cybersecurity are major buzz words today. But what do they really mean to you, your...
Employee Spotlight: Patrice
Patrice is this month’s VLC Rockstar! Patrice has been with VLC for over 12 years and has a consistent 0%...
Don’t do it!
Many people function in terms of things they need to start doing. I need to start exercising. I need to...
50-50
Relationships have a fairly massive range in terms of types and depth. Spouses, friends, relatives,...
Is Your Fleet Ready for Roadcheck 2022?
The worst event in professional transportation is almost here again. Roadcheck 2022, a 72-hour regulatory...
Protect Yourself from Accident Litigation with Proper DOT Driver Qualification File Management
Accidents are an unfortunate fact of life in the transportation industry. With millions of trucks on the...
Why Are Driver Qualification Files So Important?
Due to the genuine danger that can come from large trucks, it's absolutely vital to know that your drivers...
DOT Requirements for Non-CDL Drivers
Are you aware that you may be required to keep driver qualification files for your non-CDL drivers? Yes, it...
How to Prepare for a DOT Audit: Your Comprehensive Checklist
If you're a DOT-regulated company, then you know that audits are a regular part of life. The DOT Safety...
DQMConnect: What It Is and Why You Need It for Your DQ File Management
If you're a business owner who employs commercial drivers, then you know how important it is to keep track...
Manage Your DQ Files – What to Save and What to Get Rid Of
Driver qualification files are an important part of a company's safety management system. They document a...
Driver Qualification Files: How to Manage Them
Driver qualification files are an important part of any driver management program. They contain all the...
What Are the Most Important Fleet Management Metrics to Track?
What Are the Most Important Fleet Management Metrics to Track? If your business relies on a working fleet in...
Why Every Fleet Manager Needs Excellent Fleet Dispatch Software
Why Every Fleet Manager Needs Excellent Fleet Dispatch Software Chances are, your vehicle fleet is already...