Claude Skills by x3allamerican

Use this skill to maintain a compliant DOT accident register. Covers § 390.15 requirements, what's recorded, retention period.

Use this skill to investigate a crash effectively. Covers preservation of evidence, witness statements, dashcam review, and reporting timeline.

Use this skill to document crashes that don't qualify as DOT-recordable. Covers what to track, why it matters, and insurance/CSA implications.

Use this skill to handle the subrogation and claim process after a crash. Covers when subrogation applies, how to pursue it, and timeline.

Use this skill when the user asks about accident claims management — first-notice-of-loss procedures, working with insurance adjusters, claim severity classification, subrogation, claim closure timelines, and how to influence claim outcomes. Different from accident-investigation-playbook (which covers facts); this covers the insurance + claim side.

Use this skill when the user asks how to investigate a CMV accident — what to do at the scene, the first 24 hours, evidence preservation, who to call, preventability determination, ELD data preservation, dash cam review, witness interviews, working with insurance + attorney, and how to build a learning culture from incidents. Reference 49 CFR 392.7 + insurance industry best practices.

Use this skill when the user asks about accident registers, DOT-recordable accident definitions, what counts as a "reportable accident" under 49 CFR 390.5 + 390.15, accident register retention, post-accident testing trigger logic, FMCSA accident reporting (no longer required to FMCSA directly for non-fatal accidents), insurance reporting timelines, and what to do after a CMV crash. Cite 49 CFR 390.5 + 390.15.

Use this skill when the user asks about Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation for CDL drivers — interaction between ADA + FMCSA medical certification, when DOT-disqualifying conditions trigger ADA analysis, reasonable accommodation case examples, employer obligations, and how to handle a driver with a condition that may affect CDL status. Cite Title I ADA + 49 CFR 391.41.

Use this skill when the user asks about FCRA adverse action procedures — what to do when a background check (MVR, criminal, drug test) returns information that may lead to denying employment or terminating a CDL driver. Covers the 5-business-day pre-adverse-action notice, FCRA Summary of Rights, final adverse action notice, state-specific add-ons (CA, NY, etc.), and how to handle disputes. Cite 15 USC § 1681 (FCRA) and 49 CFR 391.

Use this skill when the user asks about the agricultural exemption from Hours of Service (HOS) rules under 49 CFR 395.1(k) — what qualifies as agricultural commodity, the 150-air-mile radius rule, state-declared planting/harvest seasons, livestock hauling specifics, and how to document operations under the exemption. Cite 49 CFR 395.1(k) and 49 USC 5117.

Use this skill when you receive an FMCSA Compliance Review notification. Covers what to expect, what documents to produce, and best preparation strategies.

Use this skill to respond to an FMCSA audit document request efficiently. Covers organization, file labeling, secure transmission.

Use this skill to run an internal audit before FMCSA does. Covers what to check, common gaps, and remediation.

Use this skill if you're a new motor carrier expecting your first FMCSA safety audit. Covers what to expect, focus areas, and common findings.

Use this skill when FMCSA conducts an off-site investigation (less formal than CR). Covers the document-request approach and how to respond efficiently.

Use this skill to understand when to update your USDOT number registration (MCS-150). Covers triggers, frequency, and consequences of late updates.

Use this skill to determine whether you need interstate FMCSA authority or just intrastate state authority. Covers the federal/state divide.

Use this skill to obtain a Motor Carrier (MC) number from FMCSA. Covers application, fees, and timeline.

Use this skill to maintain your FMCSA operating authority. Covers renewal cycle, fees, and reinstatement after lapse.

Use this skill if your operating authority has been revoked and you need to reinstate. Covers application, fees, and timeline.

Use when a carrier asks about autonomous trucks — current state of Level 4 development, major programs (Aurora, Kodiak, Plus, Waymo Via, Embark history), regulatory status, operational implications, hub-to-hub model, driver impact, insurance, and what carriers should be doing now (or not doing) to prepare.

Use this skill to evaluate whether credit reports are appropriate for driver applicant screening. Covers EEOC guidance, FCRA, and common carrier policies.

Use this skill to ensure driver hiring practices comply with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission requirements. Covers Title VII, disability, age, and pregnancy.

Use this skill to use the Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) for evaluating driver applicants. Covers what PSP shows, cost, and how to interpret reports.

Use this skill to determine if your carrier should check sex offender registries when hiring drivers. Covers legal requirements, EEOC considerations, and best practices.

Use this skill to understand what's permissible when reviewing a driver applicant's social media. Covers privacy law, EEOC concerns, and best practices.

Use this skill when the user asks about trucking terminology — bobtail vs deadhead vs loaded vs empty trailer — and the insurance, weight, and fuel-tax implications of each. Covers bobtail insurance (also called non-trucking liability), how to track bobtail miles for state taxes, and when "deadhead" affects driver pay.

Use this skill when the user asks the difference between a freight broker, freight forwarder, and motor carrier (49 CFR 371 + 373) — required authority for each, bond requirements (BMC-84 broker bond, BMC-85 freight forwarder bond), broker-carrier agreements, factoring + commissions, double brokering, and how to identify each role on a Bill of Lading. Cite 49 CFR 371 + 373.

Use this skill when the user asks the economic + operational tradeoffs of broker-mediated freight vs direct shipper relationships — margin difference, capital + operational cost, sales effort, payment terms, relationship investment, when to pursue direct, and the hybrid model. Reference industry research on freight broker margins.

Use this skill when the user asks about US-Canada cross-border CMV operations — CVOR (Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration), NSC (National Safety Code), Ontario / Quebec / BC specific rules, US carrier obtaining Canadian operating authority, FAST card for drivers, customs (CBSA), Health Canada hazmat, and how Transport Canada equivalents differ from US FMCSA. Reference USMCA + Transport Canada NSC 14.

Use this skill to understand the FMCSA cargo securement standards. Covers § 393.100-§ 393.136 general rules, tiedown requirements, working load limits.

Use this skill for transporting heavy machinery (construction, agricultural, industrial). Covers § 393.130 rules, lashing requirements, and platform compliance.

Use this skill for transporting logs. Covers § 393.116 specific rules, bunks, stakes, and tiedowns required.

Use this skill for transporting pipes (water, gas, oil, structural). Covers § 393.122 specific rules and roll-prevention.

Use this skill for transporting steel coils. Covers § 393.120 specific rules, chain requirements, dunnage placement, and inspection procedures.

Use this skill when the user asks about cargo securement requirements under 49 CFR 393 Subpart I — Working Load Limit (WLL), tiedown counts, tiedown types, commodity-specific securement rules (lumber, metal coils, paper rolls, concrete pipe, intermodal containers, vehicles, large boulders, dressed lumber, building materials), CVSA out-of-service criteria, and how to calculate aggregate WLL. Cite 49 CFR 393.100-136.

Use this skill to maintain a tiedown inspection schedule. Covers when to inspect, what to look for, replacement criteria.

Use this skill to calculate Working Load Limits for cargo tiedowns. Covers manufacturer ratings, deration, and total tiedown WLL.

Use when a carrier asks how to calculate cost-per-mile (CPM) at the fleet, truck, lane, or driver level — separating fixed vs variable costs, allocating overhead, accounting for empty miles, and using CPM to negotiate rates, build pricing tiers, or evaluate lane profitability.

Use this skill when the user asks about cybersecurity for a trucking carrier — protecting ELD data, customer information, financial systems, EDI integrations, fleet telematics, ransomware risk, vendor / shipper data sharing, incident response, and FMCSA cyber-recommendations. Reference NIST + CISA cybersecurity frameworks.

Use when a carrier asks about disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BCP) — cyber incident, natural disaster, terminal loss, key-person departure, financial liquidity event, major customer loss, insurance crisis, or fuel supply disruption. Covers risk assessment, continuity strategy, communication plans, and recovery time objectives.

Use this skill when the user asks how to market a trucking company — sales channels, prospecting, website + brand, industry directories (D&B Hoovers, ZoomInfo), referral programs, content marketing, and ROI of different acquisition channels. Reference industry sales practices.

Use this skill when the user asks about buying or selling a trucking company — valuation drivers (revenue, fleet age, CSA scores, customer concentration), asset purchase vs stock purchase, FMCSA authority transfer, due diligence checklist, common deal structures (cash, earnout, seller-financed), and what changes operationally after acquisition. Reference 49 CFR 365.401 (authority transfer).

Use this skill when the user asks how to manage a trucking carrier's public reputation — handling a major accident in the news, social media + Glassdoor + Indeed reviews, customer disputes that escalate, employee disputes, regulator perception, and how to communicate during a crisis. Reference industry PR + crisis communication practices.

Use this skill when the user asks about CDL classes (A, B, C), endorsements (H, N, P, S, T, X), required for hazmat / passenger / school bus / tank / triple-trailer operations, what each class is permitted to operate, the TSA Security Threat Assessment for hazmat, and ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training) requirements. Cite 49 CFR 383.

Use this skill when the user asks about FMCSA's Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP) — how to dispute that a crash was non-preventable, eligible crash types, evidence requirements, how preventability findings affect SMS scoring + safety ratings, the difference between "preventability" and "fault," and the National Crash Preventability Program. Cite FMCSA CPDP guidance.

Use this skill to understand why CSA BASIC alert thresholds differ across carrier types. Covers general freight (65th percentile), passenger/hazmat (60th), and the regulatory rationale.

Use this skill when the user asks about FMCSA Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) program scoring — the seven BASIC categories, BASIC Severity Indicator (BSI), peer percentiles, intervention thresholds, how violations age out, SMS Methodology, ISS (Inspection Selection System), what "alert" status means, Safety Measurement System mechanics, or DataQ disputes. Cite SMS Methodology v3.20.

Use this skill to understand how FMCSA calculates the Crash Indicator BASIC. Covers what crashes count, severity weighting, time weighting, and the preventability program.

Use this skill to explain to customers/sales prospects why FMCSA CSA scores are not available in real-time. Covers the SAFER refresh cycle and what 'real-time' actually means for CSA data.