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DOT & FMCSA Compliance Center | All In One Solution

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FMCSA And DOT Safety Audit Services

New Entrant Safety Audit Representation

Safety Investigation and Compliance Review Help

Safety Investigation and Compliance Review Help

Passing ensures your USDOT number stays active and gets you closer to full permanent operating authority. Failing leads to mandatory fixes, possible revocation of authority, and stoppage of operations . The New Entrant Safety Audit is not just a formality—it’s a vital step in launching a compliant and successful interstate trucking business. Being fully prepared with proper systems and records puts you on track for long-term success on the road. 

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Safety Investigation and Compliance Review Help

Safety Investigation and Compliance Review Help

Safety Investigation and Compliance Review Help

A compliance review can result in a satisfactory, conditional, or unsatisfactory safety rating. An unsatisfactory rating may lead to suspension of your operating authority, hefty fines, or even out-of-service orders.  Staying compliant with FMCSA regulations, keeping accurate records, and addressing any safety issues proactively can help your trucking company pass a compliance review and avoid costly disruptions. 

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Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Assistance

Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Assistance

Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Assistance

Submitting an approved CAP is often the only way to retain your operating authority after a failed audit or negative safety rating. If you don’t respond or your CAP is denied, your DOT number may be deactivated, and your trucks could be shut down. 

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Safety Rating Upgrade Help

Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Assistance

Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Assistance

A poor safety rating can lead to loss of contracts, higher insurance costs, or even shutdown orders. Upgrading your rating shows the FMCSA—and the industry—that you’re committed to running a safe, compliant trucking operation. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@hcmdot.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

The New Entrant Safety Audit is a mandatory review conducted by the FMCSA within your first 12 months (and during an 18-month monitoring period) after registering your company’s USDOT Number and interstate operating authority. This audit checks whether you have proper safety management controls in place—covering driver qualification, hours-of-service logs, vehicle maintenance, insurance, and drug & alcohol testing.


  • Timing: Typically takes place within 3–12 months of starting operations .
     
  • Format: Conducted on-site, off-site, or online, based on FMCSA procedures.
     
  • Outcome: You either pass and move toward permanent authority, or fail—requiring a corrective action plan and risking downtime if not resolved.


A Safety Investigation, also known as a Compliance Review (CR), is an in-depth audit conducted by the FMCSA or state enforcement agencies to evaluate a motor carrier’s compliance with federal safety regulations. These reviews typically occur when a carrier has poor safety scores, accidents, violations, or is flagged during routine inspections.


A Corrective Action Plan (CAP) is a formal written response required by the FMCSA when a motor carrier fails a New Entrant Safety Audit or receives a “Conditional” or “Unsatisfactory” safety rating during a compliance review. The CAP outlines the specific steps your company will take to fix violations and bring your operations back into compliance with federal safety regulations.


A Safety Rating Upgrade is the process of formally requesting the FMCSA to improve your company’s safety rating after receiving a “Conditional” or “Unsatisfactory” result from a compliance review or safety audit. An upgraded rating—ideally to “Satisfactory”—helps restore your company’s reputation, improves broker and shipper relationships, and ensures continued operating authority.


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