compliance Checklist
safety score report
The FMCSA tracks safety scores which impact insurance rates and ability to secure loads. Click this link to learn more.
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Equipment
View this link for the most common vehicle violations.
- Can you produce a current vehicle list (including unit number; vehicle identification number; vehicle make, year, model; license plate state and number; and tire size)?
- Are all power units marked appropriately?
- Do you have copies of all post-trip driver vehicle inspection reports for the past 90 days?
- Do you have a written and scheduled maintenance plan?
- Need additional training on ELD (electronic driving log)
- Apportioned plates are the type of plate you receive when you register under the IRP. They are used for trucking businesses that plan to travel in more than two jurisdictions under the IRP and exceed a certain weight limit. Commercial plates are a type of registration for trucks staying in one state.
Human Resources
Employment laws and practices vary from state to state but apply to ALL operations. Not just company drivers.
This is the MOST difficult part of compliance because there are more factors to consider.
- CDL or NonCDL drivers
- Type of trucking operation (dry van, flatbed, hazmat)
- Company drivers or independent contractors
- Driver recruitment and retention
- Property and contract liabilities specific to the transportation industry
Operations
It is important to make sure your business is properly set up for growth and opportunities.
- Know your cost per mile with this link
- Have a written business plan for funding and government contracts
- Develop a SOP (standard operating procedure) handbook
- Consider accounting and marketing software to automate these systems