FMCSA’s 2019 short-haul proposal became a final rule in 2020. Here is what passenger carriers should verify now: radius, return window, time records, driving limits, and ELD applicability.
Updated October 2026. This is a starting checklist for passenger carriers, not a ruling on any particular trip. DOT compliance starts with the facts of
Updated October 2026. This 2019 article has been refreshed to separate USDOT identification from operating authority. Do you need a USDOT number, interstate operating authority,
Bus Maintenance Plan Vehicle and bus maintenance is an ongoing part of any commercial fleet, but is even more demanding in the world of limo
Updated October 2026. This article replaces a 2019 summary that treated no-defect DVIRs as mandatory for all passenger carriers. FMCSA removed the federal no-defect reporting
Why Outsource ComplianceCompliance is an ever-changing environment, and your business deserves your full attention. Instead of dedicating precious management time to maintaining a compliance program,
Updated October 12, 2026. A driver does not have to hold a CDL for federal hours-of-service (HOS) rules to apply. For a van or limousine
Do your drivers need ELDs? Check federal RODS requirements, the current short-haul timecard conditions, alternative ELD exceptions, and FMCSA’s live device lists.
Use the UCR Plan’s current eligibility check and fee brackets, then register through the official portal if your operation is covered.
