A compliant driver program means you can prove, at any moment, that every driver is qualified and legally allowed to operate. 

A trucking business plan gives structure to all of that. It proves to lenders, insurers, and potential partners that the company is strategic.

Maverick Transportation was getting more inbound interest, but their recruiting team couldn’t always respond fast enough. Calls went to voicemail, follow-ups lagged, and great candidates were harder to reach in the moment. In this customer story, we break down how Maverick used Double Nickel’s AI Recruiter to handle overflow inbound calls and follow up with short-form applicants, leading to a 13% increase in applications sent to processing and a 10% increase in weekly hires in the first 90 days.

In this guide, we’ll break down what a DOT inspection checklist should include, why it matters, how inspections are scored, and how fleets can proactively prepare year-round.

For carriers, MVRs play a critical role in driver safety, FMCSA compliance, and insurance eligibility. In this guide, we’ll explain what an MVR background check is, why it matters, how it’s used in trucking, and how modern recruiting software can make managing MVRs far easier.

For new and growing fleets, understanding the New Entrant Safety Audit, and building the right systems from day one, is essential for long-term success.

This guide breaks down the basics of ELD compliance, common challenges fleets face, and best practices for staying audit-ready in an increasingly regulated environment.

Understanding what a non-domiciled CDL is, who it applies to, and how it affects hiring and compliance helps fleets avoid delays and ensures drivers are properly credentialed before operating a commercial vehicle.c

Effective fleet management procedures create consistency across teams, reduce risk, and ensure that operations run smoothly day after day.