If you drive commercial vehicles, you must follow the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) fire extinguisher requirements. These DOT guidelines were enacted to have an extinguishing agent available in the event of a commercial vehicle accident. Compliance with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is mandatory, though the type of fire extinguisher needed […]

Becoming a truck driver can put you on the road to a solid career. However, you must take the right steps to ensure your commercial driver’s license (CDL) is in good standing. To keep your CDL current, you must submit your medical certification every year. Failing to keep a valid CDL means you will face […]

The Ultimate Checklist in 2026 A truck maintenance checklist is an essential item that every truck driver needs to stay safe while on the roads. When you keep up with maintenance, you can avoid expensive repairs that come with crisis maintenance or demand maintenance.  Truck parts are complex and take on tons of wear and […]

Semi-truck insurance is an essential part of doing business in the trucking industry. All owner-operators must have trucking insurance in place according to federal and state regulations.  If you’re wondering how much commercial truck insurance costs as you get started, it’s important to understand that semi-truck insurance costs will vary depending on certain factors. Simplex […]

At Simplex Group, we help truck drivers pay fuel taxes and manage tax preparation. We offer services to keep you and your trucking business compliant and help commercial motor vehicle operators maximize their savings. Here’s how you can effectively file a tax return and secure fuel tax refunds. Importance of Accurate Tax Preparation Accurate tax […]

Operation Safe Driver Week  is an annual event organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) aimed at reducing the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving commercial motor vehicle drivers through increased traffic enforcement, education, and awareness initiatives. This week-long event focuses on both commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers, emphasizing the […]

The Department of Transportation (DOT) plays a key role in the effort to keep our roads safe. Through inspection programs, the DOT can check if commercial vehicles and drivers meet minimum safety requirements and are in compliance with the rules and regulations. A Level 1 DOT inspection is one of the most rigorous and comprehensive […]

In this industry, ensuring that your equipment is in prime mechanical condition is more than just a safety measure — it’s a legal requirement, as per Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.  Hence why, in this latest blog article, we go over them in detail, all while highlighting their immense importance. Why Equipment Maintenance Matters? Properly […]