FAQs

Why Outsource Compliance
Compliance is an ever-changing environment, and your business deserves your full attention. Instead of dedicating precious management time to maintaining a compliance program, documents can simply be scanned by an overnight dispatcher. By outsourcing to a professional DOT Compliance company, you can rest easy knowing that you are always audit ready at a fraction of the cost.

How Does it Work
We will provide you with packets to complete, simply fill them out and send them back. For vehicle inspection reports and driver logs, all you have to do is scan them to us and we will send you back a weekly report. For those that prefer an in-person touch, we can come to your facility and conduct a mock audit or staff training. Should a question arise, we’re only a phone call away.

Driver Qualification Files
The employer must maintain driver qualification files on any driver who operates a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). A CMV is defined as any vehicle with a GMVR of over 10,000 lbs, or designed to carry 9 or more people.
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What needs to be in a driver qualification file?
Driver Qualification Files must contain the following:
• Driver’s application for employment
• Inquiry to previous employers — driving record for
last 3 years;
• Annual inquiry and review of driving record;
• Annual driver’s certification of violations and annual
review;
• Driver’s road test and certificate, or the equivalent to the
road test;
• Medical examiner’s certificate; and
• If granted, a waiver of physical disqualification for a person
with a loss or impairment of limbs as specified in § 391.49.
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Do I need to track Hours of Service for my non-CDL drivers?
Any driver that leaves the state or goes to the airport in a vehicle designed for 9 of more passengers is an interstate commercial motor vehicle operator.  These driver are subject to the same Hours of Service regulations as a CDL driver.  That means you are responsible for ensuring compliance with the 70-hour 8-day or 60-hour 7-day rules; including non-driving time for other employers.  You must also ensure these drivers do not exceed the daily hours of service regulations for passenger carriers.

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Should I use the 100 Air-Mile Rule or keep traditional logs?
Commonly referred to as the 100 Air-Mile Rule, this exception allows the company to maintain records of in-time, out-time and hours worked instead of traditional logs.  This exception requires that the driver not exceed a 100 Air-Mile radius (for most states) and not work more than 12 consecutive hours, regardless of off-duty time.  This means that if the driver comes to work at 7am, they are not eligible to work past 7pm.  This deviation from the typical 10 driving, 15 on duty rule, can cause a shortage of CDL drivers in many operations.  We’ll work with you to evaluate your needs, train your staff, and decide which method is best for your company

What if I remove a couple seats?
The DOT recognizes the manufacturers vehicle rating or the number the vehicle carries, whichever is greater. Removing seats has no bearing on whether or not it is considered a commercial motor vehicle.

How do I know what drivers to include in my drug pool?
Generally, all CDL drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles are subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing (§382.103). This includes all full-time, part-time, intermittent, backup and international drivers.

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My driver was just in an accident, do I need to test them?
To maintain compliance only send a driver for a DOT Post-Accident test be done if they meet the requirements below:

Type of accident involved
i. Human fatality – YES
ii. Bodily injury – Only if the driver was cited
iii. A vehicle is towed – Only if the driver was cited

Non-DOT tests may be used for other instances if supported by company policy.

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I only have one sprinter. Do I really need a DOT number?
YES: If you transport passengers to and from the airport, or cross state lines in any vehicle designed to transport more than 9 passengers you must have a Motor Carrier and DOT number. You are also required to maintain fully documented compliance records.

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