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Your Complete Guide to FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Testing Requirements [2025 Update]
In the past five years alone, FMCSA investigators have documented more than 90,000 violations related to drug and alcohol testing compliance. No, that’s not a typo. With the average penalty exceeding $9,000 per violation and some fines reaching well into the five figures, even minor oversights in your testing program can deliver a significant financial…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Operation Safe Driver Week 2025
Operation Safe Driver Week is only a month away. Are you and your drivers ready? The annual enforcement event, sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), is scheduled for July 13–19, 2025. Throughout the week, law enforcement agencies across North America will increase efforts to curb unsafe driving. And although the CVSA organizes the…
Read MoreAre You Ready for FMCSA’s New Digital Medical Card Rule?
After several delays, the wait is nearly over. On June 23, 2025, the FMCSA’s long-awaited Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration rule takes effect. As covered in previous updates, this rule will significantly change how CDL and CLP drivers manage medical certification, as the FMCSA is phasing out paper medical cards and replacing them with a fully…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to DOT Driver Qualification Files [2025 Update]
Are you keeping up with your driver qualification files? Over the past five years, FMCSA investigators have issued more than 62,000 violations related to driver files. That’s nearly 17% of all violations recorded—making DQF issues one of the most common (and most preventable) problems carriers face. And in most cases, the problem is simple: missing…
Read MoreWhy Continuous MVR Monitoring is Critical for DOT Compliance
As a DOT-regulated employer, you do everything in your power to hire qualified, safety-conscious drivers. You run background checks, review motor vehicle records, and vet every driver thoroughly before they get behind the wheel. But once they’re on the road, a lot can happen. Unless you’re checking in regularly (or riding along for every mile),…
Read MoreThe New FMCSA Digital Medical Card Rule Is Almost Here
Bye-bye paper medical cards. On June 23, 2025, the FMCSA Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration rule finally goes into effect, significantly changing how commercial drivers’ medical certification information is collected, stored, and shared. On that date, paper medical cards will be officially phased out for all DOT-regulated drivers in favor of a streamlined, electronic system. This…
Read MorePhase II of the DOT Clearinghouse Is Now in Effect
If it feels like the DOT Clearinghouse just added another layer of compliance to your already full plate, you’re not wrong. Phase II is here, and this time, it’s the states that are getting involved. Now that the new rule is in effect, State Driver’s Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) must run a query of the…
Read MoreNavigating the Maze of DOT & FMCSA Compliance
DOT & FMCSA Compliance is not easy, and operating a trucking business requires more than just delivering goods on time. To stay on the road and in business, you need to navigate a web of DOT and FMCSA regulations, from obtaining a DOT number to maintaining compliant driver files. Missteps can lead to fines, operational…
Read MoreDOT Number: Do You Need One?
It’s easy to get confused with all the regulations surrounding DOT number requirements. Luckily, US Compliance Services is here to help guide you through the red tape and make the process seamless. The FMCSA is the governing body under the Department of Transportation in charge of commercial vehicle safety. They set the regulations for commercial…
Read MoreRoadCheck 2022 – Only 9 Days Away!
What You Need to Know. RoadCheck 2022 is almost here. If you are only hearing about this now, US Compliance Services is here to help. In this article we will cover all the important things to know about RoadCheck 2022. Why Should I Care about RoadCheck 2022? No one wants more hassle in their lives.…
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