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New DOT Med Card/Certification DELAYED Until 4-20-16
December 18, 2015
New DOT Med Card/Certification DELAYED Until 4-20-16 (see official FMCSA Notice of 120-day grace period) More details and FAQs to come soon, but for now please continue to use the current medical forms and cards. You can still order copies from SCTA online here or over the phone - 803-799-4306...
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SBA Disaster Assistance is Available
November 24, 2015
Businesses and private non-profit organizations of any size may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged i...
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Statement Regarding SCDOT Flood Response
October 12, 2015
An alliance of trucking-intensive business and industry organizations has issued this statement relative to the SCDOT and its response to the floods disaster the state has experienced over the last week: “I speak in this instance for the many and varied organizations and trade associations...
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SC Oversize/Overweight Permits Status
October 07, 2015
The office of OSOW Permits is currently open and processing any/all requests that have been placed over the past several days as quickly as possible. Please understand that their primary focus is getting emergency disaster relief in and out safely. Permits are being processed b...
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2015 Mid-Year Review
September 03, 2015
SCTA has had a busy first half of 2015! Check out what we've been up to and who's been participating here. Don't miss out on being a part of the action. 2015 still has a lot to offer! Check out our upcoming events here.
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SCTA Welcomes Smith as Chairman
June 23, 2015
The South Carolina Trucking Association elected Jerry Smith, General Manager of Associated Petroleum Carriers (APC), Spartanburg, SC as its Chairman of the Board at its Annual Meeting on June 12. “Jerry knows SCTA inside-out, cutting his teeth here within SCTA’s Safety Council, and h...
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Thank You to Our Sponsors!
June 22, 2015
2015 SCTA Annual Management Conference Sponsors Without the generous support of our sponsors, this meeting could not happen. Please take the time to note the sponsors of this meeting - and to do business with them where you can. They are loyal to SCTA, so let’s be loyal to them! &nbs...
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2015 Truck Driving Champions Named
April 19, 2015
Drivers from trucking fleets around the state competed in ten classes of competition at the 2015 South Carolina Truck Driving Championships, April 17 & 18 in Columbia. The 1st place winners in all classes earned the opportunity to compete at American Trucking Associations’ National...
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SCTA Announces New Preferred Partner for Online Learning
March 30, 2015
The South Carolina Trucking Association is excited to announce our preferred partnership with Infinit-i by Vertical Alliance Group, an online learning management system designed to help our members with operational efficiency and profitability, improve HR documentation and training programs, and c...
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Q&A on HOS Restart Changes
December 15, 2014
HOS Restart Rule Reverts to Pre-July 2013 Status; Questions and Answers Questions and answers on the impact of the suspension of the HOS restart provision approved by Congress (as supplied by American Trucking Associations): On Dec. 13, Congress passed the fiscal year 2015 Omnibus Approp...
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SC Has National TDC Champion
August 19, 2014
South Carolina's own, J. B. Quarles, Wal-Mart, won the long-sought trophy in the steel city Aug. 17 in the four-axle class at the National Truck Driving Championships. Quarles, 42, who’s away from home six days a week driving a sleeper truck for Wal-Mart, has competed for seven y...
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File Your 2290 Online
July 01, 2014
July 1 marks the beginning of a new tax year for heavy vehicle use taxes. The IRS has begun accepting 2290 returns for the new tax period of 2014-2015, and you can e-file with your custom site through ExpressTruckTax in just a few minutes! Visit: www.scta2290.com
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2014 SCTA Annual Conference
June 12, 2014
The SCTA Annual Conference was filled with great speakers – and lots of insight on some pretty interesting topics. Here's a look at what the great line up of speakers and content we had over the weekend. Steve Bryan, CEO of Vigillo, offered attendees an in-depth look at current C...
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Director’s Emeritus Honors
June 12, 2014
During the SCTA Annual Conference, two long time board members, including our former treasurer were honored with Director’s Emeritus Status. Dexter Bunch (Bunch Truck Group, Charleston) and, Bob Williamson (Trimac Transportation, Holly Hill) were honored for the many year...
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Military CDL Skills Test Waiver
April 11, 2014
Beginning Monday, April 14, 2014, SC is making it easier for military personnel with experience driving CMVs to receive their civilian CDLs. With the use of a Form DL-408A, individuals can apply for a skills test waiver. The waiver does not eliminate the need to complete the knowledge test, the...
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What are the requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations?
(Code of Federal...
What are the main items a driver needs to have on his/her person (in the vehicle) to be in compliance?
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What is required at the principle place of business for a company to be in compliance?
A driver...