Is Your Fleet DOT Compliant?
Answer 10 yes-or-no questions and find the gaps auditors look for first — before they find them.
Does every driver have a complete driver qualification (DQ) file?
Application, MVRs, road test or CDL equivalent, medical certificate, and previous-employer checks.
This checkup is educational and is not legal advice. It covers common FMCSA requirements and does not replace a full compliance review.
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What the Checkup Covers
The requirements behind the most common findings in FMCSA safety audits and compliance reviews.
Driver Qualification Files
Complete DQ files, annual MVRs and reviews, medical certificates, and previous-employer investigations under 49 CFR Part 391.
Drug & Alcohol Program
Pre-employment testing, random testing enrollment, supervisor training, and FMCSA Clearinghouse queries under 49 CFR Part 382.
Records Retention
Hours-of-service records and annual vehicle inspection reports under 49 CFR Parts 395 and 396.
Questions About the Checkup
Who should take the DOT Compliance Checkup?
Any motor carrier that operates commercial motor vehicles — owner-operators, small fleets, and larger carriers. The questions about drug and alcohol testing and the Clearinghouse apply to drivers who need a CDL.
Is this the same as a DOT audit?
No. The checkup covers 10 of the most common audit findings so you can spot obvious gaps quickly. A real compliance review looks at the actual documents in each driver file, which we can do for you at no charge.
What does "Not sure" count as?
It counts as a gap. If you cannot confirm a requirement is being met, an auditor will treat it the same way — so it is worth checking.
What happens after I submit my details?
You see your full gap report right away, with the regulation behind each gap and how to fix it. A DOT compliance specialist from Do It Right Screening will also follow up with a free review. There is no obligation.
Fix the Gaps: DOT Compliance Guides
Driver Qualification File Checklist: Every Required Document
A printable checklist of every document required in a FMCSA-compliant Driver Qualification File, with retention periods and common audit findings.
FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse: What Employers Must Know
The FMCSA Clearinghouse is a federal database of CDL driver drug and alcohol violations. All regulated motor carriers must query it before hiring and annually thereafter.
How to Prepare for a DOT Audit
A DOT compliance review can happen at any time. Here's how to prepare your records, what auditors look for, and how to avoid the most common violations.
Rather Have Us Check Your Files?
We review your driver files document by document and tell you exactly what is missing — at no charge.