DOT UCR Filing and Compliance: Ultimate Guide
DOT UCR doesn’t have to be confusing or expensive. This guide explains who must register, how your UCR fees are calculated, common mistakes that trigger fines or out-of-service orders, and simple steps to stay compliant so your trucks can keep running legally across state lines.
DOT Drug Testing Requirements: Ultimate Guide
DOT drug testing requirements can feel overwhelming, but safety managers can’t afford to get them wrong. This post breaks down who must be tested, when testing is required, types of DOT tests, and key compliance mistakes to avoid so your company stays audit-ready and your drivers stay in safety-sensitive status.
Top 5 Electronic Logging Device Companies: 2025 Guide
Electronic logging device companies can make or break your fleet’s compliance program. In this guide, we break down what to look for in an ELD provider, compare top ELD platforms, and show you how the right system can boost safety, streamline dispatch, and reduce HOS violations.
DOT Drug and Alcohol Program Compliance
A compliant DOT drug and alcohol program is non-negotiable if you employ CDL drivers. In this guide, we break down FMCSA requirements, testing types, policies, and common pitfalls so you can prevent violations, protect your CSA scores, and keep impaired drivers out of safety-sensitive roles.
The DOT SAP Program: Ultimate Guide
The DOT SAP program is your mandatory roadmap after a failed DOT drug or alcohol test. In this guide, we break down SAP program requirements, employer responsibilities, and the full return-to-duty and follow-up testing process so you can protect your fleet, stay compliant, and safely get qualified drivers back to work.
What to Do After a Truck Accident
What to do after a truck accident walks you through the critical steps your drivers and managers must take in those first minutes and hours after a crash, from securing the scene and protecting evidence to reporting claims and limiting your company’s liability. Use this guide to build a simple post-crash response plan.
The Non Domiciled CDL Shakeup and Your Fleet
As the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration tightens rules around non-domiciled CDLs, carriers and drivers must act now. Whether you’re hiring or holding one of these licenses, you’ll need to check eligibility, monitor expiration tied to visa status and update your compliance process accordingly. Stay ahead of regulatory change and protect your fleet’s risk profile
DOT Blood Pressure Requirements: Ultimate Guide
DOT blood pressure requirements—know the FMCSA hypertension limits for your DOT physical. Learn what BP levels qualify or disqualify a CDL, how your reading changes medical card length (2-year, 1-year, 3-month), and simple steps to lower BP before the exam. Stay compliant, avoid surprises, and pass your DOT medical confidently.
FMCSA Audit? How to Pass With Confidence
FMCSA audit: here’s what to expect, how to prepare, and how to pass. This guide breaks down audit types, documents you must have, timelines, and common pitfalls that trigger fines or safety rating downgrades. Use our checklists and expert tips to stay compliant, protect your CSA scores, and avoid costly downtime.
GVWR vs GCWR Explained for Fleet Safety
Confused about GVWR vs GCWR? This guide breaks down the difference between Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Combination Weight Rating, what each includes, and where to find them on your truck. Learn how weight limits affect towing capacity, tickets, and safety—so you load smart, stay compliant, and protect your equipment.
FMCSA Safety Rating Upgrade Service Guide
Boost your carrier’s credibility and unlock better loads with our FMCSA Safety Rating Upgrade Service. We help fix a Conditional or Unsatisfactory rating, prepare your corrective-action plan, and submit the formal request to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration so you can achieve a Satisfactory rating and stay competitive.
DOT Corrective Action Plan Help: Quick Guidance
Get DOT Corrective Action Plan help from the experts at My Safety Manager. We’ll guide you step-by-step through identifying root causes, fixing violations, and building lasting compliance systems so your company can strengthen safety practices, improve audit outcomes, and stay on the road with confidence.
Understanding Your Trucking Safety Rating
A trucking safety rating is the official safety score the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) gives your company. Think of it as a public report card on your fleet’s compliance and on-road performance. Earning a Satisfactory rating is a huge business asset. On the flip side, poor ratings can shut doors, limit your opportunities,…
DOT Compliance Training: Ultimate Guide
DOT compliance training isn’t optional—FMCSA regulations require safety managers to properly train their drivers on HOS, DVIRs, drug and alcohol testing, and more. Learn how to build and document a compliant training program that protects your fleet, reduces violations, and proves you’re meeting every FMCSA requirement.
How to Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the FMCSA
Learn how to submit an FMCSA Corrective Action Plan (CAP) the right way. Get deadlines, where to send it, what to include, and the evidence FMCSA expects—policies, training, and proof of implementation. Avoid rating downgrades and out-of-service orders with a step-by-step CAP checklist and practical examples.