Questions, answered

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.

We help you contest findings where appropriate, build a Safety Management Plan to upgrade your rating, and prepare for the follow-up review. We've successfully upgraded multiple Conditional ratings back to Satisfactory.

We review every inspection report, identify violations that are factually incorrect or improperly assigned, and file a DataQ Request for Data Review with FMCSA. We've won 1,400+ disputes - a single removed violation can save thousands in CSA score impact.

Both. Owner-operators benefit the most - you don't have a safety department, so we are it. Plans scale from 1 truck to 200+.

We register your fleet with the California Air Resources Board, file required reports (TRUCRS, Clean Truck Check) and monitor ongoing CARB rule changes that affect your operating authority in California.

Painless. We send a records request to your current provider, audit what we receive, fix gaps, and you don't miss a beat. Most onboardings complete in 7-10 business days.

We quote per fleet - based on driver count, truck count, and which services you need. Use Get a Quote and we'll send a transparent monthly figure within one business day.