FMCSA Supporting Documents: Retention Rules Explained
13 min read In this article What FMCSA Supporting Documents Are—and Why ELD Users Still Need Them Which Records Count as FMCSA Supporting Documents? How Many Supporting Documents Must Be Kept—and for How Long? How to Handle Documents Missing a Date, Time, Location, or Driver ID What Belongs in the Truck Versus the Carrier’s Records […]
FMCSA Split Sleeper Berth Rule: 8/2 and 7/3 Explained
14 min read In this article What Is the FMCSA Split Sleeper Berth Rule? What Rest Periods Qualify for a Split Sleeper Berth? How Do 8/2 and 7/3 Splits Affect HOS Clocks? What Does an 8/2 Split Sleeper Berth Example Look Like? What Does a 7/3 Split Sleeper Berth Example Look Like? Can You Use […]
FMCSA ELD Malfunction Rules: Driver Action Checklist
19 min read In this article ELD Malfunction Rules: The Fast Answer for Drivers Is It an ELD Data Diagnostic Event or a Compliance Malfunction? What To Do First When Your ELD Stops Working How Long Can You Use Paper Logs After an ELD Malfunction? How To Reconstruct Your Current Day and Prior Seven Days […]
FMCSA Driver Vehicle Inspection Report Requirements
13 min read In this article What Is an FMCSA Driver Vehicle Inspection Report? Which Vehicle Inspection Record Do You Need? When Is a Post-Trip DVIR Required? How to Complete a DVIR When You Find a Defect How Long Must You Keep DVIR and Inspection Records? Owner-Operator DVIR Checklist Before You Roll FMCSA Driver Vehicle […]
FMCSA Roadside Inspection Report: Read and Respond
16 min read In this article What an FMCSA Roadside Inspection Report tells you What the DOT roadside inspection checklist can include What to have ready before an officer asks Roadside reports vs. DVIRs, pre-trip checks, and annual inspections How to read a violation and decide what to do next How to find and monitor […]
FMCSA Warning Letter: A Motor Carrier Response Guide
12 min read In this article FMCSA Warning Letter FAQs for Motor Carriers Why an FMCSA Warning Letter May Be Issued How to Check the Violations Behind Your Warning Letter What to Do After Receiving an FMCSA Warning Letter Is an FMCSA Warning Letter the Same as an Audit or Investigation? How Small Carriers Can […]
FMCSA DataQs Challenge Process: File and Track Results
14 min read In this article What Is the FMCSA DataQs Challenge Process? Which Records Can You Challenge Through DataQs? Who Should Submit a DataQs Request? How to File a DataQs Request Step by Step How Long Does a DataQs Review Take and How Do You Track It? Is a DataQs Challenge the Same as […]
FMCSA Safety Measurement System: How SMS Data Works
14 min read In this article What Is the FMCSA Safety Measurement System? What Data Does SMS Use? What Are the SMS BASIC Categories? How Do You Check Your FMCSA SMS Data? How Should You Read SMS Percentiles, Points, and Thresholds? What Should an Owner-Operator Do About Concerning SMS Data? SMS Questions Owner-Operators Should Ask […]
FMCSA Civil Penalty Payment: Deadlines and Options
11 min read In this article What an FMCSA Civil Penalty Is—and What It Is Not How to Pay an FMCSA Civil Penalty Deadlines, Settlement Terms, and Payment Options Does Paying a Civil Penalty Clear FMCSA Violations? FMCSA Civil Penalty Payment FAQ FAQ If you searched for FMCSA Civil Penalty Payment, you’re probably trying to […]
FMCSA Crash Preventability Determination Program Guide
12 min read In this article What the Crash Preventability Determination Program Does—and Does Not Do Which Crashes May Be Eligible for FMCSA Review? What to Preserve Immediately After a Crash How to Submit a Crash Preventability Determination Request How a Determination Can Affect SMS, PSP, and Insurance How to Check Your FMCSA Safety Information […]