What is a BIT Inpection? How do you Pass?
What is a BIT Inspection? You’re no stranger to fleet inspections if you own or oversee a fleet in California. You should already know about the federally required Department of Transportation (DOT) Inspection, but you might need to familiarize yourself with another one: the BIT inspection. Below, we’ll address all your questions about this California-required […]
SEA 5e Battery Electric Truck: The Smart Choice for Your Fleet
SEA 5e Battery Electric Truck is the perfect solution for new truck buyers, let us explain! If you’re looking to upgrade your fleet to be more efficient and eco-friendly, look no further. This electric truck not only saves money on fuel and maintenance but also helps reduce harmful emissions. And thanks to special HVIP and ISEF […]
What is the Advanced Clean Trucks Regulation and the Clean Truck Check?
What is the Advanced Clean Trucks Regulation and the Clean Truck Check? California has long been at the forefront of eco-friendly initiatives focused on improving and protecting the environment. In fact, the state has its own environmental protection agency, which oversees the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Known as the “Clean Air Agency” of California, […]
CPM – Cost Per Mile – How much to maintain my truck?
What is your CPM? This valuable information is important if you own one truck or an entire fleet of trucks. This helps you understand per mile your cost of using a truck. With this information, you can determine delivery fees and route expenses. If your CPM is $1.81 per mile, now you know what that […]
Ownership to Lease Transition
How can you unlock the equity that’s tied up in your truck fleet?Idealease can help you unlock the cash that’s tied-up in your truck fleet and improve your service to your customers. Commercial truck leasing is considered by many to be a high cost convenience. It’s not—and we can prove it! With a full service […]
Annual DOT Inspection or 90 Day BIT Inspection
If you operate your truck with a GVW rating of 10,000 lbs. or more in California you need your truck inspected every 90 days. This is what typically is referred to as a BIT inspection or 90 day inspection. The California Highway Patrol will want to see your records for the inspections done by a […]
CDL needed for Air Brakes?
CDL Clarification – Air Brake Restriction There has been some confusion as to whether a CDL is required when driving a truck with air brakes. The CDL is NOT required unless the vehicle has a GVWR or a GCWR of 26,001 lbs. or more; is designed to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver); or hauls […]
CARB Truck Rule Compliance Required for DMV Registration
As of 2020, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will verify compliance to ensure that vehicles subject to the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Truck and Bus Regulation meet the requirements prior to obtaining DMV registration. What are the CARB requirements I must meet to ensure that DMV can register my vehicle? The Truck […]
