Description: Federal Applications Processor Hoffenmer provides superb preparation service for a U.S. DOT New Entrant Safety Assurance Audit. Start preparing for the audit today by completing the online U.S. DOT Audit Review form.
Pursuant to FMCSR 385.307, all new entrants (Commercial Motor Carriers that have opened a DOT# within the previous twelve months), will be subject to an 18-month new-entrant safety monitoring period. During that period, EVERY company with a DOT # will be audited by the FMCSA WITHIN THE FIRST 12 MONTHS OF OPERATION.
Most often, this audit will not take place during the first 3 months of operation, but can occur sooner, if a company’s accident rate, or driver or vehicle violation rate is higher than industry average.
During a new entrant audit, a company will be expected to provide the following information, in accordance with FMCSR 385.311: Driver qualification Driver duty status Vehicle maintenance Accident register Controlled substance abuse and alcohol use and test requirements (FMCSR 382) If an audit is failed, either by lack of response by a company, or because the company’s records are not in compliance with FMCSA regulations (FMCSR 385.321), the company will be placed Out-Of-Service for a minimum of 30 days. AFT
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