Trucking Compliance and Safety Requirements

Learn how to stay compliant with DOT and FMCSA safety rules. This section covers drug and alcohol testing, driver qualification files, CSA scores, HOS rules, inspections, and other safety requirements that help you avoid violations and keep your business running.

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FMCSA Guidance for New Owners-Operators (2026)

Updated: July 23, 2026 at 2:46 PM Starting a trucking company in 2026 means stepping into a regulatory environment built on decades of layered rules, deadlines, and federal forms. This...

A trucker getting prepared for a DOT Compliance Review

DOT Compliance Review Guide for Small Fleets in 2026

Updated: July 22, 2026 at 11:57 AM A DOT compliance review is an investigation conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to determine whether a motor carrier complies...

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DOT Violation Fine Increases (2026 Update)

Updated: July 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has increased the fine amount for DOT violations to reflect inflation.  On December 30th, 2024, the...

Electronic Logging Device (ELD)

Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Use and Regulations

Updated: July 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM Electronic Logging Devices, or ELDs, help record driving hours for commercial motor vehicle operators. These systems connect directly to the commercial vehicle’s engine...

Truck driver reviewing FMCSA revoked ELD compliance information during roadside inspection

FMCSA-Revoked ELDs and Compliance Risks Guide

Updated: July 22, 2026 at 12:01 PM FMCSA-revoked ELDs have become a growing concern for truck drivers, owner-operators, and motor carriers across the trucking industry. The FMCSA has increased ELD...

New MOTUS Registration System

MOTUS DOT Registration System Explained

Updated: July 22, 2026 at 12:02 PM The FMCSA is rolling out a new registration platform called MOTUS. For interstate motor carriers, CDL operations, brokers, and freight forwarders, this system...

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