CSA allows for a variety of DOT audits.  There are targeted audits when you percentages reach a threshold limit.  There are full audits due to your CSA scores or because your "number is up".   There are New Entry audits that occur within the first 18 months of obtaining a new DOT authority.   

Audits happen for all reasons.  Disgruntled drivers may report you to the DOT and trigger an audit.   Companies without "how's my driving" stickers often find themselves a target of a DOT audit as the public has no recourse but to call the DOT when they do not know how to reach the company.

Protect yourself and limit your company's liability.  Schedule a MOCK DOT AUDIT today.    We conduct both onsite and remote audits.   With onsite audits, we offer a mini or 1.5-2 day FMCSA MANAGEMENT and CSA BASICs training course for your managers.   This allows you to know where you stand and educate your staff on what, how and why compliance is necessary.  Class size unlimited!!!

Contact The DOT Doctor today BEFORE the auditor calls.    We also offer audit representation.

Outsourcing is the best cost savings tool for companies today. 

You hire experts for less than the cost of an employee.  This not only saves on salary costs but also on benefits. 

Outsourcing allows you tax breaks for our fees are a business expense.  There are not monthly, quarterly or annual tax statements and no worker's compensation concerns.  One simple contract has you covered. 

With TDD as your DOT Compliance partner, you are gaining at least 3 highly qualified safety experts for less than the cost of 1 properly qualified Safety Manger. 

The DOT Doctor (TDD) remains current on all FMCSA / DOT changes as well as the proposed changed so you do not have to.  Our goal is to get and keep you compliant so your focus is on Operations Management as it should be. 

You run your business and we handle the DOT!

CMV Driver's Handbook Manual

Every trucking company needs a CMV manual for their Commercial Drivers (all hazmat and any other vehicle or vehicle combination over 10,000 lbs).

This easy to use manual or handbook meets all current DOT Compliance requirements.    Easily editable for a custom look and feel.   Blank pages to add your own company rules and other desired items.  Complete with easy to read rules and pictures.  Use as a "cheat sheet" for your drivers and/or pull out the pictures and use them in driver training exercises.

Add your own forms or ask us about customization options.

Custom versions of this Handbook can cost over $3500.   Available from The DOT Doctor for a fraction of the cost. 

Customized DQ File and DVIR Program

All CMV drivers (drivers who operate equipment over 10,000 lbs or hazmat units) must have a Driver Qualification file.

Introduction

Experienced drivers should have a strong understanding of the hours of service regulations. In order for supervisors to understand the many stresses put on drivers on a daily basis, they too need to know and understand the hours of service regulations. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Drivers cannot be dispatched properly if their Dispatcher / Load Planner does not have a full comprehension of the HOS. 

During a DOT Audit, carriers may be required to produce a Dispatch Log and proof of how they track their driver’s hours to ensure compliance.  This includes log auditing and documentation, comprehension of the HOS as it applies to your operation, proof of route checking, trip documentation and a written HOS Plan & Policy.

This training program is a review of the basic hours of service requirements found in Part 395 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), as they apply to property-carrying vehicles.

This training will help the supervisor gain a reasonable understanding of the hours of service regulations in order to improve scheduling and productivity pertaining to drivers.

Applies to Managers, dispatchers and supervisors for motor carriers engaged in the transportation

industry.  In addition, any other employee who reviews a driver's record of duty status, assigns

loads or makes work schedules should have a working knowledge of the regulations to stay in

compliance with the FMCSRs.

Applicable Regulations

• 49 CFR 390.5
• 49 CFR 395.2
• 49 CFR 395.3
• 49 CFR 395.8