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Comprehensive FMCSA Compliance Services Built to Reduce Risk & Simplify Processes

Backed by 30+ years of experience, Foley helps carriers of every size navigate every aspect of FMCSA compliance.

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Understanding FMCSA Compliance: Why It Matters

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is responsible for regulating the safety of commercial motor carriers, drivers, and vehicles. Its mission is simple: reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on the nation's roadways.

For carriers, FMCSA compliance is foundational to staying in business. Regulations govern everything from driver qualification files and hours-of-service (HOS) to vehicle maintenance and drug testing programs. The FMCSA enforces these requirements through ongoing monitoring systems and formal DOT compliance reviews, often referred to as DOT audits.

When compliance breaks down, the consequences can escalate quickly. Missing documentation, expired credentials, or patterns of violations can trigger audits, fines, and increased scrutiny. In more serious cases, your business could receive a conditional or unsatisfactory safety rating or be placed out of service entirely until issues are corrected, all of which will cost your business money and time to fix—and that's provided you even can.

That's why DOT compliance is so important. It helps protect your business, your drivers, and your ability to operate without interruption.

Smarter Data. Lower Risk. Safer Fleets.  

Foley’s all-in-one platform gives you a complete view of your compliance, safety, and screening data. Make informed decisions, respond faster, and stay ahead of risk whether you manage 5 drivers or 500. 
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Our Comprehensive FMCSA Compliance Services

FMCSA compliance isn't a once-and-done thing you cross off a checklist. Compliance is something you have to manage over the long haul and on top of everything else you're doing. That's where Foley comes in. Based on our 30+ years in the transportation services industry, we've designed our compliance services to make it easier to manage all the moving parts.

FMCSA Clearinghouse

Clearinghouse requirements can be complex, and this is true whether you're managing 10 drivers or 1000. As a third-party administrator, Foley can help you stay on top of pre-hire and annual queries, maintain accurate drug testing records, and ensure your alcohol and drug testing process aligns with federal requirements.

Driver Qualification Files (DQ Files)

Incomplete or outdated driver qualification files can create serious issues during an audit. If you're still using paper or if you're managing things with Excel, you're taking a huge risk. Our highly intuitive DOT compliance software makes it easy to maintain accurate and audit-ready driver qualification files.

Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) Monitoring

Running pre-hire or annual motor vehicle record checks isn't enough. What happens if a driver gets pulled over for speeding, texting, or worse in between the check? Unless they come clean, you might not know about. Foley's MVR monitoring is a smart and economical way to get real-time visibility into license status and violations so you can act quickly.

Drug & Alcohol Testing

DOT drug testing programs require constant oversight, and that's not always easy to manage internally, especially if you have a large fleet. Foley helps you stay on track by coordinating testing, tracking results, and maintaining the documentation you need to stay FMCSA compliant.

DOT Physical Management

Expired medical certificate tracking is one of the most common sources of non-compliance. Unfortunately, this gap only gets bigger as your fleet grows. That's why we've built our DOT compliance software to automate as much as possible, like tracking expirations, coordinating DOT physicals, and updating driver files so nothing slips through the cracks.

DOT Background Checks

You need quick turnaround on job applicants. But you also know quality matters—both to your operations and the FMCSA. Foley has built a DOT background check system that adheres to the FMCSA's compliance requirements while also recognizing your need to hire drivers fast.

Talk to an FMCSA Compliance Expert

Whether you're just getting started, preparing for a DOT audit, or looking to simplify day-to-day compliance management, Foley's experts can help. We'll assess your current processes, identify potential compliance gaps, and recommend solutions tailored to your operation.

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Key Areas of FMCSA Compliance

Most DOT compliance issues start with something small getting missed, and then the issues get worse over time. These are the areas where that happens most often.

Driver Qualification Files (DQ Files)

Juggling renewals for medical cards and CDLs, remembering to run annual motor vehicle record checks, and keeping track of pre-hire paperwork is just the beginning. Paper files won't cut it, either. And the FMCSA doesn't give free passes for good effort.

Hours of Service (HOS) Regulations

HOS violations consistently show up in the top five. Being able to demonstrate that you and your drivers are complying with the rules is critical.

Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection

Having the best drivers in the world isn't enough if the rig itself is shoddy, which is why vehicle maintenance has its own BASIC. Keeping excellent records is essential.

Alcohol & Drug Testing Programs

The amount of work—and knowledge—it takes to run a compliant drug testing program can feel daunting. Pre-hire drug tests, Clearinghouse queries, random drug tests, and return-to-duty processes all need careful coordination.

Safety Audits and Compliance Reviews

New entrants don't know what they don't know, which can make passing their safety audit challenging. Experienced carriers also face significant risk from poor compliance review outcomes.

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Discover how Foley completely transformed one company's DOT compliance management processes, making them more efficient, reliable, and easier to manage as the business continued to grow.

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The Benefits of Choosing Foley's FMCSA Compliance Services

At Foley, we understand everything that goes into FMCSA compliance since we've been working in the transportation services industry for over thirty years. We understand that choosing from a long list of FMCSA compliance companies isn't always easy.

Here are the benefits you get when you choose Foley as your DOT compliance partner.

Reduce Risk of Costly DOT Violations and Out-of-Service Orders

Foley helps you stay ahead of potential DOT violations thanks to compliance software that monitors key areas, flags gaps, and keeps critical records up to date.

Run a Safer Operation That Satisfies FMCSA Compliance Requirements

From driver qualification to MVR monitoring and drug testing oversight, Foley connects the dots across your compliance program so nothing falls through the cracks.

Simplify the Day-to-Day Work of DOT Compliance

Say so long to spreadsheets, paper files, and disconnected systems. Foley centralizes your records and automates tracking, reminders, and documentation, all of which saves time and reduces errors.

Get Real Guidance, Not Guesswork

We've been working in the transportation services industry for over 30 years. Our team lives and breathes FMCSA compliance and knows how to help large and small carriers navigate complex requirements.

Always Be Ready When DOT Audits Happen

Audits are reality. The key is always being prepared so you're not sent scrambling. Our DOT compliance software helps you maintain fully accessible records 24/7/365.

Pricing and Consultation for FMCSA Compliance Services

FMCSA compliance isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither is Foley. Whether you're a small operation getting started or you're managing a large, multi-location fleet, Foley offers flexible packages designed to meet you where you are now—and where you'll be in the future.

Thanks to tiered pricing options, you'll get the FMCSA DOT compliance services and support you need without paying for what you don't.

The best way to understand what makes sense for your business? Talk it through.

 
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