DOT compliance,
handled by people who pick up the phone.
We're the safety department your trucking company doesn't have to hire. A full team of compliance specialists - backed by attorneys - keeps your driver files, audits, IFTA, IRP, permits and FMCSA paperwork clean, so you can keep your trucks moving. Hundreds of carriers across America already trust us with it.
Carriers who trust us with their safety
Everything that keeps you legal - under one roof.
Two practices, one contract, zero gaps in your safety record. You get the same team every time.
Safety & Compliance
Driver Qualification Files
In-depth DQ auditing, license & date monitoring, electronic applications, annual reviews, MVR/PSP, Clearinghouse reports.
- In-depth DQ file auditing
- Dates & license status monitoring
- Electronic driver application
- Annual reviews & Pre-Hire
Equipment Files
Dates monitoring, maintenance file management, KYU/NM/NY/OR permit oversight.
- Dates monitoring
- Maintenance files management
- Permit management (KYU, NM, NY, OR)
Accident Register
Post-accident guidance, FMCSA-compliant file maintenance, police report coordination.
- Post-accident guidance
- FMCSA-compliant accident files
- Police reports collection
IFTA Reporting
Quarterly IFTA returns filed from your mileage and fuel data - on time, every quarter, with per-truck reports on request.
- Quarterly IFTA filings
- Per-truck IFTA reports on request
- Mileage & fuel data reconciliation
- Deadline tracking
IRP Registration
Apportioned (IRP) plate registration, renewals, transfers, additions and weight/jurisdiction changes - cab cards kept current.
- IRP registration
- IRP renewals
- Transfers & additions
- Weight / jurisdiction changes
Drug & Alcohol Program
Quarterly random management, post-accident and reasonable suspicion testing, SAP guidance.
- Quarterly random management
- Post-accident testing assistance
- Reasonable suspicion testing
- SAP program guidance
FMCSA Management
MCS-150 updates, roadside inspection management, citations & tickets - your federal registration kept current and clean.
- MCS-150 biennial updates
- Roadside inspections monitoring
- Citations & tickets management
UCR Filings
Annual Unified Carrier Registration filed on time, every year - so a lapsed UCR never stops you at a scale or triggers a fine.
- Annual UCR registration
- Fleet-size bracket calculation
- Multi-year filing
- Deadline tracking
DataQ Challenges
We review every roadside inspection, find violations that are factually wrong or misassigned, and file DataQ challenges to get them off your record.
- Inspection report review
- Incorrect violation identification
- DataQ Request for Data Review filing
- Crash & inspection disputes
SCAC Code
Standard Carrier Alpha Code registration and renewal - the 2-4 letter code shippers, brokers and ports require to do business with you.
- SCAC code registration
- Annual SCAC renewal
- Code lookup & updates
CSA Score Monitoring
We check your CSA score every month and send you a report comparing it to the previous month - so you always know which way your safety profile is moving.
- Monthly CSA score check
- Month-over-month comparison report
- BASIC category breakdown
- Trend alerts before scores climb
DOT Compliance Audits
New Entrant, Compliance Review, Focused Review - full preparation and on-site attendance available.
- New Entrant audit preparation
- Compliance review preparation
- Focused review preparation
- On-site audit attendance
Business Consulting
Business Formation
LLC, INC, Partnership - fully filed and ready to operate.
- LLC formation
- INC formation
- Partnership setup
Reinstatement & Amendments
Bring a dissolved entity back, file amendments, keep state annual reports current.
- Business reinstatement
- Business amendments
- State annual reports
USDOT, MC & ICC Authority
Federal Tax ID, USDOT and MC authority filing, ICC, BOC-3 process agents.
- Federal Tax ID (EIN)
- USDOT registration
- Motor Carrier (MC) Authority
- ICC filings
State Permits & IRP
State permit account registration, IRP registration, transfers and additions, quarterly state reporting.
- State permits account registration
- IRP registration, transfers, additions
- IFTA & state permits quarterly reporting
CARB Compliance
California Air Resources Board compliance - reporting, registration, and ongoing oversight.
- CARB registration
- Reporting & ongoing compliance
Clean Truck Check (CTC)
California's Clean Truck Check emissions program - registration, compliance fee, and periodic testing kept current so your trucks stay legal in CA.
- CTC / TRUCRS registration
- Periodic emissions testing tracking
- Ongoing CA emissions compliance
Contracts & Policies
Driver contracts, lease agreements, internal safety policies and employee handbooks - drafted by our legal team.
- Independent contractor agreements
- Lease agreements
- Safety policies
Why carriers stay with us for years
A real team, not a hotline
Dedicated compliance specialists who know your fleet by name. You reach the same people every time - and they call you back the same day.
We've sat through the audits
Hundreds of DOT audits behind us. We know exactly what flips a rating to Conditional - and how to keep that from happening to you.
Lawyers when it counts
In-house and partner attorneys handle DataQ disputes, audit defense, driver contracts and policies. Real legal muscle, not guesswork.
Proactive, never reactive
We don't wait for the violation letter. License expiring in 30 days? You already heard from us. That's the whole point.
One team, one invoice
Formation, authority, compliance, IFTA, audits - one accountable contact instead of five vendors pointing fingers.
Trusted coast to coast
Hundreds of carriers in all 48 contiguous states run their safety through us - owner-operators and 200-truck fleets alike.
We don't clock out on Saturday.
Our office runs Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 5 PM Chicago time - but trucks don't stop on the weekend, and neither do the urgent things. On Saturdays and Sundays we still handle the time-sensitive work, so you're never stuck waiting until Monday.
- MVR and PSP checks
- Driver packets emailed straight to the driver
- Permit issuance
- Accident support
Frequently asked questions
If your question isn't here, just call - a real person answers, in plain English.
FMCSA regulation 49 CFR §391 requires motor carriers to maintain a DQ file for every driver. It must include the application for employment, MVR, road test certificate, medical card, annual review and Clearinghouse query, among other items. Missing or incomplete DQ files are one of the top three findings in DOT audits.
Annual MVR pulls, annual reviews, biennial Clearinghouse limited queries, medical certificates as they expire, and updates anytime a driver's status changes. We monitor all of these dates automatically.
Within 12 months of getting your MC authority, FMCSA reviews your safety management practices: driver files, vehicle maintenance, drug & alcohol program, hours-of-service, accidents and HazMat (if applicable). A failed New Entrant audit can revoke your authority. We prepare you, organize all documentation, and can attend on your behalf.
Yes - we track your MCS-150 update month and file the update on time. Missing this filing puts your USDOT registration in inactive status.
Pricing depends on fleet size, but most plans include DQ file management for all drivers, equipment file tracking, IFTA quarterly filings, MCS-150 monitoring, roadside inspection tracking, Clearinghouse queries, drug & alcohol random program management, and unlimited phone/Telegram support.
Typical timeline: USDOT and MC application same day, FMCSA processing 21-25 business days, BOC-3 and insurance filing in parallel. We've had carriers operating in under 30 days from initial call.
Yes. We're physically based in Vernon Hills, IL but serve carriers in all 48 contiguous states. Almost all our work is paperless, so location is irrelevant.
Yes. We have in-house and partner attorneys who handle DataQ disputes, audit defense, driver and lease contracts, and safety policies. When a compliance issue turns legal, you're not starting from scratch.
Talk to a real compliance specialist
We pick up. Call, email or Telegram us and you'll get a straight answer - and a quote - within one business day.
Our office
Vernon Hills, IL 60061