Safety Meetings

Safety: First, last and every place in between Vagans Inc’s first truck driving priority is safety and the goal of our Safe Driving Department is to prevent major accidents or “critical crashes.” To successfully accomplish this objective, we’ve created the following training and management programs. Safety meetings Each month more than 80 percent of all […]

Operating Authorities

Letter of Authority is a document issued by the department granting intrastate authority to a person to operate a motor vehicle as a motor carrier transporting people or property. Contract motor carrier is any person engaged in the intrastate transportation of people or property by motor vehicle on state highways for compensation. Private motor carrier is any person […]

Drivers Hiring & Retention

Driver Qualification File Maintenance Service Avoid Costly Fines! Whether your files need clean-up, or you need help setting up your files, Vagans Inc. can help you get your DQ files into compliance! Many people believe that a valid CDL automatically qualifies a driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle… and this is most definitely NOT […]

Facility Audit MTO, DOT Audits

Facility Audits are the ideal method to determine the carrier’s compliance with the records keeping requirements of the Highway Traffic Act and the related regulations. In addition, a Facility Audit identifies non-compliance with hours of service and inspection standards by drivers. VAGANS INC recommends that carriers conduct a Facility Audit prior to any MTO or […]

CSA Approval

CSA Enforcement Program – CSA National Rollout Underway FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program — formerly known as Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA 2010) — is now affecting all states, not just pilot states. This enforcement initiative scores carriers and drivers on seven Behavior Analysis Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) and results in interventions against poor safety performers. FMCSA […]

CTPAT Certification

Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a joint government business initiative to build cooperative relationships that strengthen overall supply chain and border security. Detailed information is available on the Customs and Border Protection web site. Why Join C-TPAT? Fewer Customs exams! According to the Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, “Shipments of C-TPAT members are six times less likely […]

IRP Registration

The International Registration Plan is a registration reciprocity agreement among states of the United States, the District of Columbia and provinces of Canada providing for payment of license fees on the basis of fleet distance operated in various jurisdictions. Who is required to register under the IRP? According to the Plan under section 204, all […]

IFTA

Vagans Inc. understands the pain points and complexities of managing vehicles, drivers, cargo and equipment over state, national and international borders. Simplifying IFTA compliance and streamlining the reporting process using few mouse clicks saves thousands of dollars and countless man hours in meeting these regulations. What is IFTA? The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is […]