It is very easy to avoid any DOT-related scams and prevent any illegitimate companies from extracting undue amounts of money from you. DOT Compliance Group can help you fight off any such false marketing gimmicks and impersonators so that you can stay updated with regard to your status with the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Remember, avoiding DOT compliance is not an option. DOT Compliance Group always looks forward to earning your trust as your valuable associate by providing you with the most relevant and useful information on how to approach this situation whenever you have to deal with such scams and frauds. If you run a trucking company, it is important that you are aware of the many scams that have been going around, especially related to DOT biennial updates and the usual compliance requirements.

Follow Updates From Authorities

Departments of transportation of several states, such as Wisconsin and Iowa, have issued numerous alerts regarding these scams in the past. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has also followed up with its own updates through Facebook posts on several occasions, aiming to remind truckers of the many misleading claims and fraudulent marketing activities prevalent in the current scenario. Therefore, it is advised to always follow such updates and messages on social media and other outlets and platforms.

Keep Yourself Updated On Scams

Commercial vehicle drivers and trucking companies have been receiving letters and other marketing material telling them that their biennial update is going out of date. The same material also talks about their status with regard to the rules and regulations laid down by the DOT and the FMCSA. It says that they will be fined heavily because of their inability to comply with these rules and regulations on time. It’s very important to separate genuine alerts from scams. Whenever in doubt, get in touch with a DOT Compliance Group representative for clarification.

Be Aware Of The Drug And Alcohol Policy Laid Down By The Department Of Transportation

At DOT Compliance Group, we aim to keep you and your drug and alcohol program 100% compliant with the Department of Transportation. We provide you with a reliable and effective program that will be very easy to operate and maintain by your supervisors and employees. The requirements have been outlined in 49 CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Part 382 of the Drug and Alcohol Policy of the Department of Transportation. This requires all your active drivers and employees working in safety-sensitive positions to participate in random screening/testing. This screening is carried out for a minimum of 50% drug testing and 10% alcohol testing every calendar year.

Be Sure Of Your Status

In order to be confident about your status and your compliance with these regulations, it is important that every month, a group of your drivers and safety-sensitive position holders are sent for this random selection, followed by a complete panel of tests. These tests may be required by the DER in any of the following situations:

• Pre-employment
• Reasonable suspicion
• Post-accident
• Return-to-duty
• Follow-up testing

Update Your Info With The Authorities

Also, what is going to keep you even more confident about your status and your compliance requirements is whether you have constantly updated your information every 2 years with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Remember, even if none of the information has changed over the years, you have to keep your biennial update up to date at all times. This includes the name and location of your business, as well as all the operational information and data that you can provide to them. Do not forget to include the number of vehicles and drivers in your fleet and all the information they might require from you.

The only way to stay away from these scams is by keeping yourself updated and your compliance in check at all times. This is what we aim for at DOT Compliance Group, and we want to make it easier for you every time you wish to stay compliant.