Description
New Entrant Safety Audit Training Course
This course walks new motor carriers through the FMCSA New Entrant Safety Audit process, explaining how the audit works, when it occurs, and why it’s required.
It breaks down the structure of the audit, how FMCSA evaluates compliance, and what happens after the review—whether you pass, fail, or are required to submit corrective action.
Need to Know
Who Should Take This Course?
- New motor carriers operating under a USDOT number
- Owner-operators preparing for their FMCSA New Entrant Safety Audit
- Small fleet owners within their first 18 months of operation
- Carriers who have received an FMCSA audit notification
What You’ll Learn
- How the FMCSA New Entrant Safety Audit works and what to expect
- Which documents FMCSA requests, including driver-related and vehicle-related records
- How to properly maintain Driver Qualification Files (DQFs)
- Requirements for Hours of Service (HOS) records, ELD data, and paper logs
Course Details
- Video Duration: 27 minutes
- Format: Online Course + Downloadable PowerPoint
- Includes: End-of-Course Assessment + Certificate
- Regulations Covered: 49 CFR Part 385, Subpart D
- Price: $249
Why DOT Compliance Group?
- Trusted by thousands of DOT-regulated companies
- Easy, accessible online learning
- Expert instruction with real-world insights
- Certificate helps prove training during audits
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a New Entrant Safety Audit?
A New Entrant Safety Audit is a review required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for new motor carriers during their first months of operation.
When does the New Entrant Safety Audit occur?
The New Entrant Safety Audit typically occurs within the first 12 months after receiving operating authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Who must complete a New Entrant Safety Audit?
All new motor carriers that receive operating authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are required to complete a New Entrant Safety Audit.
