What is a Mock DOT Audit?
What is a mock DOT audit? A mock DOT audit is a simulation used to test a trucking company’s compliance with the FMCSA/ DOT regulations. The audit typically consists of a review of your company policies and procedures and a review of DOT recordkeeping. Mock audits can help a motor carrier ( trucking company or…
Driver CSA Score: Fact or Crap?
What is a driver CSA score? Well, there isn’t actually a “driver CSA score”. Truck drivers can receive CSA points from FMCSA regulation violations, like lighting violations, during a DOT Level 2 roadside inspection, a Level 3 DOT roadside inspection or a Level I roadside inspection. When a driver goes through a roadside inspection, that…
Avoiding DOT Lighting Violations
Avoiding DOT lighting violations isn’t very hard. Usually, it just takes a few minutes a week to ensure you’re in compliance! Truck drivers should strive be in compliance with the the FMCSA lighting regulations at all times because lighting violations cause almost 70% of all roadside inspections. We often say that lighting violations are “Gateway…
How to Choose a DOT Compliance Company
Owner-Operators can usually keep a good handle on their own safety and compliance with a DOT compliance checklist and a good drug and alcohol testing consortium. Large motor carriers usually have a safety director and/or a team of safety and compliance managers. But, what about the trucking companies in between? Managing all of your fleet’s…
How To Fix Your Conditional Safety Rating
What is a Conditional DOT Rating? A Conditional safety rating can be issued to a motor carrier by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) at the end of a DOT compliance review (or DOT audit). This is one of 4 possible FMCSA safety ratings that can be received by a trucking company. An FMCSA…
Failed DOT Drug Test: What Happens Next?
A Failed DOT Drug Test or alcohol test is a major problem for both truck drivers and trucking companies. The process for a commercial truck driver to work in trucking again can be complicated and lengthy. Let’s break down this process to make it easier to understand. Failed DOT Drug Test Frequently Asked Questions The…
FMCSA New Entrant Safety Audit
The FMCSA New Entrant Safety Audit checks a new trucking company’s compliance with the FMCSA regulations. The mere words New Entrant Safety Audit can drive your anxiety through the roof. Don’t worry! Most new trucking companies will pass this review. What is the New Entrant Safety Audit? The DOT new entrant safety audit examines a…
Preparing for CVSA Roadcheck
Preparing for CVSA Roadcheck each year doesn’t have to be hard. Many of the issues that DOT inspectors check for during their annual International Roadcheck event are easily prevented. Follow these 3 steps to reduce the likelihood of your trucks being inspected and improving the outcome if they are. This article was originally posted on…
DOT Audit Checklist
A DOT Audit Checklist will help you prepare for an upcoming DOT audit. If you don’t have a DOT audit coming up, then using one will help make sure that you’re “audit ready”! What is a DOT Audit? A DOT audit is also known as a compliance review. This a thorough examination of your trucking…
What is a DVER?
What is a DVER? A DVER, or Driver/Vehicle Examination Report, is the driver/motor carrier’s copy of the results of a completed roadside inspection. Upon completing the roadside inspection, the officer will provide the driver with a DVER that summarizes the results of the inspection, regardless if it was a Level 3 DOT inspection, a level…
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