Managing 25 drivers manually = chaos. Medical certs expiring, docs scattered, audit fear constant. Then Mike switched systems. Result: zero violations, $18K saved.
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2025 FMCSA Penalties: Why Your Compliance Budget Just Increased
2025 FMCSA penalties: $1,584/violation, $15,846 max. Small fleets averaging 10 violations = $15,840 in fines. Prevention costs $2,424/year. Do the math.
Inside the Mind of a DOT Auditor: What They’re Really Looking for
Modern DOT audits take minutes, not hours. Auditors check digital organization first, then DQ files. 60% of violations? Recordkeeping gaps. Know their checklist.
57% of DOT Audits Target Companies Like Yours (Here’s Why)
If you run 3-20 trucks, you’re a DOT audit target. 54% of audits hit small fleets with manual systems. It’s not random—it’s predictable. Here’s how to prepare.
The Real Cost of “Free” DQ File Management
You think driver file management is free? It’s costing $37K-$47K yearly. ComplyDQ costs $2,424 for 50 trucks. One violation avoided = 8 months paid for.
The 3 Red Flags Auditors Look for (And Why You Probably Have All Three)
Auditors know what fails before they walk in. Paper files, expired medical certs, missing MVRs—the 3 red flags costing fleets thousands. Eliminate them.





