DOT Proposes Fentanyl Testing for CDL Drivers
On September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would add fentanyl and its metabolite norfentanyl to the mandatory drug testing panel for commercial truck drivers. If finalized, this would mark the first major expansion of DOT’s testing program since 2017, reflecting the growing threat of […]
Is Your UCR Renewal Due for 2026?
It’s that time of year again. Annual Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) opens on October 1, 2025, and carriers have until December 31, 2025, to renew for the 2026 registration year. Miss the deadline, and you won’t be operating legally in interstate commerce come January 1. For many fleets, the last quarter of the year is […]
What Is FMCSA 392.2 and Why Is It the Top Audit Violation?
What’s the most common FMCSA audit violation? If you guessed hours of service, drug and alcohol testing, or vehicle maintenance, you’d be wrong. The answer has held steady for every year on record: 49 CFR §392.2, Violation of Local Laws. This single regulation has generated 34,278 violations across 22,485 investigations from 2021 to 2025. That’s […]
The Ultimate Guide to DOT Driver Qualification Files
Why Continuous MVR Monitoring is Critical for DOT Compliance
The New FMCSA Digital Medical Card Rule Is Almost Here
Phase II of the DOT Clearinghouse Is Now in Effect
RoadCheck 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. […]
CSA Scores Explained
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) holds motor carriers and drivers accountable for their role in safety using a CSA scoring system. So, lets take a look at what is CSA:
Electronic Logging Devices, Do You Need One?
What is an Electronic Logging Device? Electronic Logging Devices, or ELD’s as they are commonly called, are an electronic version of paper logs to manage records of duty status data and hours of service. ELD’s are intended to make it easier and faster to manage and share data by synchronizing with a vehicle’s engine to […]