DOT Compliance Resources
Practical resources for motor carriers, DOT compliance providers and fleet safety teams.
DOT compliance reference library
Use the resource library for practical checklists and guides connected to carrier compliance, driver records, audits and ongoing safety controls.
Driver Qualification File Checklist 2026: Free PDF
Download a practical 2026 DQ file checklist with initial, 30-day, annual, medical and retention controls tied to current 49 CFR Part 391 requirements.
Download FreeIFTA Quarterly Mileage and Fuel Log Template 2026: Free PDF
Download per-jurisdiction mileage and fuel log sheets with the quarterly deadline table and the record retention basics IFTA auditors expect.
FMCSA Corrective Action Plan Template 2026: Free PDF
Download a corrective action plan template with root cause prompts, sample corrective actions by violation area and FMCSA submission tips.
MCS-150 Biennial Update Guide and Worksheet 2026: Free PDF
Download a biennial update guide and worksheet: who must file, the USDOT number deadline rule, what to gather and what missing the filing costs.
FMCSA Clearinghouse Annual Query Policy Template 2026: Free PDF
Download an annual query policy template with consent wording, a limited vs full query explainer and a query tracking log for Part 382 Subpart…
Vehicle Maintenance Log Template 2026: Free PDF
Download a 2026 commercial vehicle maintenance log for unit identity, PM schedules, inspections, repairs, defects and annual inspection dates.
DOT Drug and Alcohol Policy Template 2026: Free PDF
Download a Part 382 policy planning template covering drivers, prohibited conduct, testing, refusals, consequences, records and acknowledgment.
CSA Score Improvement Plan Worksheet 2026: Free PDF
Download a practical CSA improvement worksheet for SMS baseline review, Safety Management Cycle root causes, actions and 30-60-90 day measures.
Accident Register Template 2026: Free PDF
Download a 2026 motor carrier accident register with 49 CFR 390.15 fields, file-review controls and a corrective-action worksheet.
Pre-Trip Inspection Form 2026: Free PDF
Download a practical property-carrying CMV pre-trip form covering cab, brakes, steering, tires, coupling, trailer, cargo and defect escalation.
New Entrant Safety Audit Checklist 2026: Free PDF
Download a 2026 audit-readiness checklist covering registration, drivers, testing, HOS, vehicles, accidents and applicable hazardous-materials controls.
Hours of Service Cheat Sheet 2026: Free PDF
Download a two-page property-carrier HOS reference covering 11/14 hours, breaks, 60/70, restart, split sleeper and common exceptions.
Driver Vehicle Inspection Report Template 2026: Free PDF
Download a current DVIR form for defects, carrier repair certification and next-driver review under 49 CFR 396.11 and 396.13.
DOT Inspection Checklist 2026: Free PDF
Download a current roadside readiness checklist covering driver records, vehicle condition, cargo and North American Standard Levels I through VIII.
Latest DOT compliance guides
Read current DOT compliance guidance for the filings, records, audits and safety controls supported by the resource library.
DOT Reasonable Suspicion Training Requirements for Supervisors
What FMCSA expects supervisors to learn, document and do when observable facts may justify a DOT test.
Read guideReturn-to-Duty Test vs Follow-Up Testing: Carrier Duties
The operational difference between the first return-to-duty test and the SAP's longer unannounced follow-up plan.
Read guideFMCSA Post-Accident Drug and Alcohol Testing: Decision Guide
A carrier-ready decision guide for fatalities, injuries, disabling damage, citations and after-hours testing deadlines.
Read guideIFTA Quarterly Mileage and Fuel Log Template 2026: Free PDF
Download per-jurisdiction mileage and fuel log sheets with the quarterly deadline table and the record retention basics IFTA…
Open resourceFMCSA Corrective Action Plan Template 2026: Free PDF
Download a corrective action plan template with root cause prompts, sample corrective actions by violation area and FMCSA…
Open resourceMCS-150 Biennial Update Guide and Worksheet 2026: Free PDF
Download a biennial update guide and worksheet: who must file, the USDOT number deadline rule, what to gather…
Open resourceFMCSA Clearinghouse Annual Query Policy Template 2026: Free PDF
Download an annual query policy template with consent wording, a limited vs full query explainer and a query…
Open resourceVehicle Maintenance Log Template 2026: Free PDF
Download a 2026 commercial vehicle maintenance log for unit identity, PM schedules, inspections, repairs, defects and annual inspection…
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