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DOT Compliance Watch User Guide
Step-by-step guide for Basic Plan members. Covers all 7 compliance modules — drivers, drug testing, vehicles, insurance, HOS, safety, and training. Written in plain English.
Full Plan Guide — Your Managed Compliance Service
Complete guide for Full Plan members. Learn how to send us your documents, what we do with them, how we keep you updated, and how to contact your dedicated specialist.
Post-Accident Testing Deadlines
Alcohol: within 8 hours
Drugs: within 32 hours
Missing these is treated the same as a positive test.
Our Alert Schedule
We email you at 60 days, 30 days, and 10 days before any document expires.
Random Testing Minimums
Drugs: 50% of drivers per year
Alcohol: 10% of drivers per year
Driver File Checklist
Application, MVR, CDL copy, medical cert, road test, drug test result, prior employer checks.
Annual Inspection
Required every 12 months for every truck and trailer. Must be done by a qualified inspector.
FMCSA Contact Info
Phone: 1-800-832-5660
Website: fmcsa.dot.gov
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