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COMPLIANCE AUDIT TRAINING

New Entrant Safety Assurance Program Training

Safety Compliance Audit Training

New Entrant Program: (Part 385.301)
Beginning January 1, 2003, all new motor carriers (both private & for hire) domiciled in the United States & Canada and operating in interstate commerce must apply and display a USDOT registration number. (USDOT Number).

After a new entrant satisfies all applicable pre-operational requirements (securing a USDOT number) they will be subject to the new entrant safety monitoring procedures for a period of 18 months.

During this 18 month period:
  • The new entrant's roadside safety performance will be closely monitored. An accident rate or driver or vehicle violation rate that is higher than the industry average may cause the FMCSA to conduct an expedited safety audit.
  • A safety audit will be conducted on the new entrant once it has been in operation long enough to have sufficient records to allow the FMCSA to evaluate the adequacy of its basic safety management controls. (Most new entrant safety reviews are conducted within 3-6 months of commencing operations.)
  • Failure to demonstrate basic safety management controls may result in the carrier having their new entrant registration revoked.


  • You can now prepare for this mandatory safety audit by enrolling in our compliance audit training program.
    This program will be taught by Pat Malloy, the President & founder of Permits Plus Inc, who, with over 32 years of practical hands on trucking & compliance experience, brings a wealth of practical know-how to every training session.

    We offer two comprehensive programs:

    PROGRAM ONE
    Compliance Training
    Here we will start with the basic record keeping requirements and will help establish good safety management rules along with record keeping requirements & retention. The safety compliance audit training program will cover the topics below as mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations:
  • Financial Responsibility
  • Accident Register & Accident Reports
  • Driver Qualifications
  • Driver Duty Status
  • Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance
  • Drug & Alcohol Testing Requirements


  • This program is suitable for every new entrant or prospective entrant into the trucking industry. It is also well suited for those established companies that need a better understanding of the required safety rules and their record keeping requirements. You are welcomed to bring your files with you for a free review so that you may establish better record keeping practices.

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    PROGRAM TWO
    Mock Safety Audit Training
    For companies that have already established records and would like a "mock" safety audit conducted to prepare for an actual safety audit.

    Conducted by Pat Malloy, each audit will be using the same format that the USDOT auditors use. Auditing your actual operations & records, this mock audit will help you establish a profound understanding of the safety requirements & records to be kept, as well as any deficiencies in your program which need to be corrected. Also included will be guidance as to how to correct these deficiencies.

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