What we do.

Transportation compliance work ensures that companies involved in transportation adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and standards.

Here are some key aspects of transportation compliance work:

  1. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring the company complies with federal, state, and local regulations, such as those set by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

  2. Safety Standards: Implementing and monitoring safety protocols to protect employees, passengers, and the public. This includes vehicle maintenance, driver qualifications, and hours-of-service regulations.

  3. Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate records and submitting required reports to regulatory agencies. This can include driver logs, vehicle inspection reports, and incident reports.

  4. Training and Education: Providing ongoing employee training on compliance requirements and best practices. This helps ensure that everyone knows their responsibilities and how to meet regulatory standards.

  5. Audits and Inspections: Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify and address any compliance issues. This can involve internal audits as well as inspections by regulatory agencies.

  6. Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and implementing measures to mitigate them. This can include developing emergency response plans and conducting risk assessments.

  7. Environmental Compliance: Ensuring that transportation activities comply with environmental regulations, such as emissions standards and hazardous materials handling.

Biennial & Carrier Updates

Starting at $99

Updating your information with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) involves several key steps to ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Here’s a breakdown of what it entails:

  1. Biennial Updates: All motor carriers, intermodal equipment providers, and other regulated entities must update their information every two years. This includes details such as business name, address, and the number of power units.

  2. Routine Updates: Any time there are changes to your company's information, such as a change in legal business name, address, or other details, you should update your USDOT and Operating Authority records with FMCSA.

  3. Consequences of Not Updating: Failure to complete the biennial update can result in the deactivation of your USDOT number and civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day, not to exceed $10,000.

  4. Additional Updates: If you need to update your Operating Authority (MC/FF numbers), you may need to file additional forms such as the OP-1 form for motor carriers or brokers.

Motor Carrier Authority

MC Application $300 + Update $149

Motor Carrier Authority, also known as an MC number, is a registration required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for companies that operate as for-hire carriers, transporting passengers or federally regulated commodities across state lines.

Here are the key points:

  1. Who Needs It: Companies that transport passengers or federally regulated commodities for a fee in interstate commerce need an MC number. This includes brokers and freight forwarders.

  2. Types of Authority: There are different types of operating authority, such as common carrier, contract carrier, broker authority, and freight forwarder authority. Each type has specific requirements and dictates the type of operation and cargo.

  3. Insurance Requirements: Depending on the type of authority, you may need to meet specific insurance and financial responsibility requirements.

  4. Checking Status: After submitting your application, we will keep you updated on the status online through the FMCSA's website.

Unified Carrier Registration

Starting at $105

The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) system is a federal program that requires individuals and companies that operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate or international commerce to register their business with a participating state and pay an annual fee based on the size of their fleet.

Here are some key points:

  1. Who Needs to Register: Motor carriers, motor private carriers, freight forwarders, brokers, and leasing companies that operate in interstate commerce.

  2. Fees: The fees are based on the number of commercial motor vehicles in your fleet.

  3. Compliance: Failure to register and pay the UCR fees can result in penalties and fines. It's important to ensure that your registration is up to date to avoid any compliance issues.