Field notes
Field notes on DOT compliance.
Practical guides to the regulations small carriers actually run into. Every claim cites the CFR.
- 6 min read
How to Pass the New Entrant Safety Audit: A 12-Month Timeline for Owner-Operators
A month-by-month plan for the new entrant safety audit. What to do in months 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 — and the records you'll be expected to produce when the auditor calls.
- 5 min read
Building Your Driver Qualification File from Scratch: The §391.51 Guide
Every item required in a driver qualification file under 49 CFR §391.51, what each one is for, where to obtain it, and how long to keep it.
- 5 min read
MCS-150 Biennial Update: How to File It Yourself in 10 Minutes
How to file your MCS-150 biennial update yourself, online, for free. Step-by-step walkthrough with the exact fields that trip up small carriers — and the deadline that quietly deactivates your USDOT if you miss it.