New Carrier Startup Compliance Kit

New motor carrier authorities face 300% higher inspection rates and violation rates exceeding 60% during the first 12 months—triggering fines averaging $25,000-$75,000 annually through violations, out-of-service orders, and insurance penalties. This 58-page startup kit provides the exact framework DSC uses to launch new authorities with compliant programs from day one.

The kit covers the 30-day launch timeline from USDOT number activation through first dispatch, ensuring every policy, file, and credential meets FMCSA standards before inspectors arrive.

Use this kit to avoid the costly violations and conditional ratings that derail new authorities during critical startup periods. Includes complete policy templates, DQF checklists, technology vendor comparisons, and inspector Q&A preparation guides. Launch compliant operations in 30 days without hiring a full-time safety manager.

• Day 1-7: Authority activation and policy development: USDOT registration verification, BOC-3 filing, UCR registration, drug and alcohol policy creation, DER appointment, and supervisor training scheduling
• Day 8-14: Consortium enrollment and testing setup: Random testing consortium joining, pre-employment testing protocols, Clearinghouse account establishment, C/TPA designation, and MRO coordination
• Day 15-21: Driver qualification file setup: DQF folder creation, application forms, MVR ordering, employment verification, road test documentation, and medical certification tracking
• Day 22-30: Technology deployment and audit readiness: Compliance platform implementation, credential expiration alerting, document vault setup, and first audit binder generation
• Policy template library: Attorney-reviewed drug and alcohol policies, DER appointment letters, reasonable suspicion procedures, and driver acknowledgment forms
• Startup cost breakdown: UCR fees, BOC-3 costs, consortium enrollment, testing expenses, technology subscriptions, and DQF setup—with actual pricing and budget templates
• Inspector red flags and avoidance: Common new carrier violations (missing DQF documents, expired credentials, policy gaps) and prevention strategies