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Mastering DOT Audit Readiness: Your Essential Checklist
In the fast-paced world of transportation, ensuring compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations is not just essential—it's non-negotiable. From driver qualification to vehicle maintenance, every aspect of your operation must meet stringent standards to uphold safety and regulatory requirements. But with the ever-changing landscape of regulations and the complexities involved, navigating through the compliance maze can be overwhelming.
That's where RoadLink Recruiters
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GENERAL
- ✔️Accident Register & Supporting Documents 390.15 Supporting documents include copies of all accident reports prepared by law enforcement and insurers. Kept for 3 years. 👉Grab your free copy of a Accident Register from our Resource Hub today!
- ✔️Active Driver List - All carriers must provide a list of currently employed drivers. 👉Grab your free copy of a active driver list from our Resource Hub today!
- ✔️Company policy that requires all drivers to report violations in a timely manner. 396.9 Struggling with DOT compliance or need assistance with policies and handbooks? 👉Book your free safety and compliance strategy session today for expert guidance!
- ✔️Current copy of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) 👉Check out the Regulations.
- ✔️Current copy of the Hazardous Materials Regulations 👉Check out the Regulations
- ✔️Gross revenue for the last full year
- ✔️MCS 90 or MCS-82 form with the required limit of insurance coverage (Proof of Insurance) 387.7(d) Obtained from insurer.
- ✔️MCS-150 is up to date. 390.19 👉Our compliance team can update your MCS-150
- ✔️System that will ensure driver’s medical certificates (physicals) are current and that all CDL licenses remain current and valid.
- ✔️Written Hiring Policies that are followed on all new hires and re-hires. 390 👉Struggling with DOT compliance or need assistance with policies? Book your free safety and compliance strategy session today for expert guidance!
DRUGS & ALCOHOL
- ✔️Documentation and implementation of the company’s DOT compliant drug and alcohol testing programs and policies.382 👉 Ready to ensure your company's compliance with drugs and alcohol regulations? Let our expert team guide you through the process. Get started today!
- ✔️Driver Awareness Drug and alcohol education materials 382.601 👉Struggling to meet the Driver Awareness Drug and Alcohol Education Materials requirement (382.601)? Don't worry! BOOK TODAY to consult with our compliance expert and get the guidance you need.
- ✔️Drug Test(s) Pre-employment (382.301) , Random (382.305), Post-Accident (382.303) , Reasonable Suspicion (382.307),Return to Duty (382.309), and Follow-up (382.311) testing for all drivers
- ✔️FMCSA Clearinghouse query on all current drivers. 382.701 Pre-employment and annual inquiries required on all drivers 👉Check out the Clearinghouse
- ✔️Proof of reasonable suspicion training for all supervisors 382.603 👉 Ensure your supervisors are equipped with the necessary training on reasonable suspicion. Register today for our comprehensive Reasonable Suspicion Training tailored for carriers!
- ✔️Drug and Alcohol Consortium Summary of all drug and alcohol testing conducted in the past calendar year, along with the current status of any drivers who tested positive. 382.403
- ✔️Written Drug and Alcohol policy 382.601 👉Ready to implement your written drug and alcohol policy (382.601) effectively? Let our compliance experts guide you through the process. Book now for personalized assistance and ensure your policy is up to FMCSA standards
- ✔️Annual Inquiry to State Agencies 391.23 👉Let us take care of your driver qualification needs, ensuring full compliance. Book now to streamline your processes and stay on track with regulations!
- ✔️Pre-Employment and Annual Clearinghouse Query 382.701
- ✔️Annual Review of Driving Record 391.25 👉Get this form and many others for free on our Resource Hub.
- ✔️Authorization to Check Driving Record 391.23
- ✔️CDL Endorsement Records
- ✔️Certifications of Compliance with Driver’s License Requirements 391.51 👉Get this form for free today by visiting our Resource Hub!
- ✔️Copy of CDL (front and back) 391.33
- ✔️Copy of Medical Card 391.43
- ✔️Driver Application 391.21 3 years of previous employment plus up to an additional 7 years (total of 10) if the driver worked in a safety-sensitive position and 3 years of residence history without gaps. 👉Get a free DOT complaint application by visiting our Resource Hub. We also offer digital application implementation for carriers!
- ✔️Driver Certification for other Compensated Work 👉Get this form and others FREE by visiting our Resource Hub!
- ✔️Driver’s mandatory notification of violations (out-of-state violations) 383.31
- ✔️Driver’s receipt of drugs and alcohol educational materials & drug and company alcohol policy 382.601(d) 👉Ready to ensure your drivers receive essential drugs and alcohol educational materials and understand your company's policies Let RoadLink Recruiters guide you through DOT Drugs & Alcohol Compliance. Book today to consult with our expert team
- ✔️Driver’s Safety Performance History Investigation 391.23– Inquiry to Previous Employers: Safety Performance History Records Request and driver authorization. Safety Performance History information should be kept in a secure location with limited access.👉Get forms for this regulation by visiting our Resource Hub!
- ✔️Driver’s statement of on-duty hours 395.8(J)(2) 👉Get the 7 Day Prior Form in our Resources Hub!
- ✔️Drivers Road Test Exam and Certificate of Road Test 391.31 👉 Looking for these essential documents and more? Visit our Resource Hub to access them for free today
- ✔️Drug Test Consent and Signed Receipt
- ✔️Fair Credit Reporting Statement 15 U.S.C. § 1681 👉Looking for this form? Visit our Resource Hub to download a free copy today!
- ✔️Hazardous Materials endorsement and test (if applicable)
- ✔️Longer Combination Vehicle (LCV) Driver Training Certificate (If Applicable)
- ✔️Medical Examiner’s National Registry Verification 391.23 (m) (1)👉 Schedule a DOT Mock Audit at your terminal today! Our expert team will provide corrected Driver Qualification Files and all necessary forms for compliance. Book now for peace of mind
- ✔️Motor vehicle records (MVRs) 391.23 (3years previous) on all new and rehired drivers.
- ✔️Multiple-Employer Drivers Form (If applicable) 391.63 👉Download this form today for free by visiting our Resource Hub!
- ✔️Previous Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Test Statement 40.25 (J) 👉Download this form today for free by visiting our Resource Hub!
- ✔️Physical Disqualification Waiver (s) if applicable 391.49
- ✔️Pre -employment Drug and Alcohol Test Notification/Consent 382.113 👉Download this form today for free by visiting our Resource Hub!
- ✔️Pre-employment Clearinghouse (Fully Query) showing NOT Prohibited Status) 382.701
- ✔️Verified Negative for Pre -employment Drug and Alcohol Test Results Part 382.301
- ✔️Pre-hire MVR 391.23
- ✔️PSP- Report and authorization (optional but recommended)👉 Learn more about the Pre -Employment Screening Program.
- ✔️Request for check of driving record. 391.23👉Download this form today for free by visiting our Resource Hub!
- ✔️Safety Performance History Records Driver Correction or Rebuttal 391.23 👉Download this form today for free by visiting our Resource Hub!
- ✔️Safety Performance History Responses from investigation inquiries 391.23
- ✔️Signed Receipt Log Violation Policy
- ✔️Signed Receipt Use of Electronic Equipment while Driving.
- ✔️Signed Receipt of Company Handbook
- ✔️Signed Receipt of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- ✔️Signed Receipt of Drugs and alcohol educational materials & drug and company alcohol policy 49 CFR 382.601(d)
- ✔️Skill Performance Evaluation Certificate Application (if required)
- ✔️System to recognize disqualified drivers 391.15
Hours of Service
- ✔️6 months of Drivers' records of duty status (RODS) or timecards with supporting documents: toll receipts/records, fuel receipts/records, bills of lading, trip reports or another type of document for verification 395.8
- ✔️False Logs Policy
- ✔️HOS compliance monitoring system in place
- ✔️Progressive disciplinary action system for drivers- system or process regarding remedial training, corrective action and/or disciplinary action for drivers who submit logs not in compliance with the hours of service regulations 👉See a sample system in our Resource Hub!
- ✔️Brake Inspector Qualification Credentials 396.25 👉Get a free copy of this form today!
- ✔️Complete maintenance records 👉Book TODAY to bring your vehicle maintenance requirements into compliance!
- ✔️Driver Vehicle Inspection Records (DVIRs) (pre & post) and proof of repairs. 396.11 (Retain these for at least 3 months after completion)
- ✔️Motor vehicles are marked with company name as listed on the MCS-150, US DOT Number, permits, and the motor carrier identification number, 390.21
- ✔️Permit Folder in trucks.
- ✔️Preventative maintenance schedule or calendar 396.3
- ✔️Records of valid vehicle annual inspections for all operating commercial motor vehicle equipment (trucks/trailers) going back a minimum of 14 months Vehicle or 2 reports from last inspection 396.17
- ✔️Repairs and inspections log
- ✔️Vehicle Information Sheet 396.3 👉Get a free vehicle maintenance record free by visiting RoadLink's Resource Hub!
- ✔️Vehicle Maintenance files showing vehicle identification, maintenance schedule and photos, Unit Number, tire size, Vin Number, Make, Model, and Year
- ✔️DOT security plan 172
- ✔️Federal Hazardous Materials Registration
- ✔️Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) endorsement and test for each driver
- ✔️Hazmat driver training records and program
- ✔️HM-126 Training test and certificate (driver’s and office personnel) every 2 years
- ✔️HM-232 Driver security training and certificate and re-certification every 2 year
- ✔️USDOT Hazmat Registration
- ✔️Vehicle – visual, annual tank test records
In conclusion, "The Ultimate 2024 DOT/FMCSA Audit Checklist" serves as a valuable resource for carriers striving to maintain compliance and safety standards in the transportation industry and carriers who are facing an audit. By addressing key areas such as driver qualification, drugs and alcohol testing, vehicle maintenance, and hazmat compliance, this checklist provides a comprehensive framework for navigating through the complexities of DOT/FMCSA regulations.
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