We built this resource library to give carriers, owner-operators, and safety professionals direct access to the regulatory references, tools, and guidance they actually need — no fluff, no paywalls, no generic safety posters.
The federal regulations that govern your operation — explained clearly, linked directly.
Driver Qualification — the federal standard governing who can drive a CMV. Covers DQ files, physical qualification, and road tests.
DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedures — the procedural rules for every DOT drug and alcohol test, collections, MRO review, and SAP process.
Controlled Substances & Alcohol Use — carrier-side requirements for CDL driver programs: pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion.
Hours of Service — federal HOS rules including driving limits, on-duty limits, sleeper berth provisions, and ELD requirements.
Lease & Interchange of Vehicles — requirements governing carrier/owner-operator lease agreements including escrow, chargebacks, and compensation terms.
Physical Qualification Standards — the specific medical standards a CDL driver must meet to be physically qualified under federal law.
All carriers must run pre-employment full queries and annual limited queries on every CDL driver. Required since January 2020.
Look up carrier safety records, authority status, insurance filings, and census information for any motor carrier.
Check CSA BASIC scores and inspection/crash data for any carrier. Understand how FMCSA measures safety performance.
Verify that your driver's medical examiner is listed on the national registry as required by FMCSA. Only certified examiners can perform DOT physicals.
Practical resources built for real compliance work — not generic templates.
Every document required in a DQ file under 49 CFR §391.51, organized as a single-page audit-ready checklist.
Step-by-step compliance checklist for new carriers covering BOC-3, UCR, IFTA/IRP, insurance, and driver files.
Walkthrough of key Part 40/Part 382 elements to identify gaps before an auditor does.
Tracking template for driver medical cert dates, recertification schedules, and SPE exemptions.
Key provisions to look for (and watch out for) in broker-carrier agreements and shipper contracts.
Consolidated reference for owner-operators covering authority maintenance, insurance, Clearinghouse, and Part 376 lease basics.
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Get in TouchReal-world perspective on motor carrier compliance — no fluff, no clickbait.
What happens when carriers treat compliance as optional and safety professionals pay the price. A look at the systemic problem in the industry.
Why applying ADA accommodation frameworks to CDL physical qualification standards creates more legal exposure than it solves — and what to do instead.
The most common driver qualification file deficiencies we see, why they happen, and how to fix them before an auditor finds them.
A plain-language breakdown of how CSA BASICs work, what drives your scores, and what you can actually do about them.
A practical walkthrough of the compliance obligations new carriers need to meet before putting a truck on the road.
Where automation and AI tools genuinely help with fleet compliance, where they fall short, and how TRAC integrates technology into real programs.
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Reminder that as of November 2024, Clearinghouse full queries have fully replaced the previous employer records request requirement for pre-employment drug and alcohol history verification.
FMCSA has issued updated guidance on the use of personal conveyance under Part 395. Carriers should review the update and confirm their policies align with current interpretations.
FMCSA continues to evaluate changes to the Safety Measurement System and BASIC score methodology. We're monitoring for carrier impact and will provide analysis when changes are finalized.
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