Compliance resources
Plain-English answers to the questions we hear most from carriers.
New Entrant
What happens during a New Entrant Safety Audit?
What FMCSA generally reviews in a new carrier's first months.
4 min read
General
DOT number vs. MC number
Two different numbers, two different purposes.
3 min read
General
What does a new carrier need?
A starting checklist for a business just beginning operations.
5 min read
Clearinghouse
Who needs the FMCSA Clearinghouse?
What employers of CDL drivers are generally required to check.
3 min read
Operating Authority
What does BOC-3 do?
The process agent filing behind every operating authority.
3 min read
Operating Authority
Do I need an MC number?
The difference between a USDOT number and operating authority.
4 min read
MCS-150
When is my MCS-150 due?
How the biennial update schedule works and why it matters.
3 min read
UCR
What is UCR?
The Unified Carrier Registration program, explained in plain English.
4 min read