Would You Pass A DOT Audit Tomorrow?
If you don’t know, that’s a problem.
Uncover compliance issues before a real audit costs you major time and money.
There’s Too Much At Stake To Just Hope You Don’t Get Audited
Maintaining compliance is complicated, and unfortunately, FMCSA violations have serious consequences:
Hefty Fines
Costly Litigation
Lost Profits
Lost Customers
Business Shutdown
Out-of-Service Orders
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A Mock Audit Exposes Risks So You Can Fix Them Before Real DOT Audits Make You Pay
NTCI consultants have performed thousands of mock audits and can help you avoid costly consequences.
Here’s What Our Mock Audits Include:
Mock Audits Conducted By Former Motor Carrier Law Enforcement Officers
A Detailed Analysis of Your Company’s Compliance Violations
A Compliance Strategy To Help Mitigate Risk And Prepare For Your Next DOT Audit
NTCI Mock Audits Cover All Official Inspection Points
General
Operational
Hazardous Materials (If Applicable)
Driver
Operational
Recordable Accient Rate
General
Driver
Operational
Vehicle
Hazardous Materials (If Applicable)
Recordable Accident Rate
Clients Have Saved Millions in Fines or Potential Lawsuits by Fixing Issues Found in NTCI Mock Audits
A Mock Audit Gives You:
- A comprehensive understanding of your risk
- A plan to fix problems before they cost you
- An opportunity to create a culture of compliance
- An ability to avoid violations, fines, and penalties
- A newfound peace of mind (and better sleep at night)
Think You’re ‘Safe Enough’?
Think Again.
Mock audits expose compliance issues across the board, and we consistently identify violations in five key areas:
Drug & Alcohol Testing
Driver Qualification Files
Hours of Service
Maintenance
Accidents
Drug And Alcohol Testing
56% of NTCI mock audits uncover drug and alcohol testing violations. These violations carry high safety risks and receive some of the highest penalties in official DOT audits.
Failing To Complete The Required Tests
Do you know when post-crash testing is required?
Are your random drug tests random enough?
Failing To Conduct The Right Training
Does your training program meet all FMCSA requirements?
Are you documenting training adequately?
Maintaining Inadequate Documentation
Is every test documented every time?
Are you meeting your testing percentages for the year?
Driver Qualification Files
63% of NTCI mock audits uncover driver qualification file violations. These violations pose serious safety hazards and come with significant penalties in official DOT audits.
Relying On Non-Compliant Forms
Are your forms really DOT-compliant?
Do you update your forms as regulations change?
Employing Unqualified Or Disqualified Drivers
Does each driver have 1 valid CDL with the right class?
Are any of your employees driving while suspended?
NTCI Consultant tip:
“The full program DOT compliance review affords an opportunity for an accurate assessment of your compliance program and safety culture of your company. The NTC system will afford you access to mock-audit investigators with former State and Federal law enforcement experience which have been trained to understand the various DOT regulations that are germane to your company’s operation.”
– Dennis McGee, Senior Safety Consultant
Hours Of Service
42% of NTCI mock audits uncover hours of service violations. HOS violations threaten driver health and roadway safety, and HOS records are scrutinized in official DOT audits.
Allowing Your Drivers To Operate Over HOS Limits
Do all your drivers follow applicable HOS rules every time?
Do you take adequate disciplinary action when drivers
violate HOS rules?
Failure To Keep Accurate HOS Records
Are ELD systems used accurately on every trip?
Do you complete and maintain accurate HOS records?
Maintenance
39% of NTCI mock audits uncover maintenance violations. Maintenance protocols are critical to safe operation, and violations carry hefty fines in official DOT audits.
Failing To Maintain The Proper Maintenance Files
No maintenance files will equate to a critical violation.
Failing To Repair And Document Vehicles Placed OOS
Failing to take appropriate action would result in an acute violation.
Operating Vehicles Without Annual Inspections
Increased risk of maintenance issues and roadside violations.
Accidents
27% of NTCI mock audits uncover accident reporting violations. Accidents happen, but not documenting them properly can have serious implications in an official DOT audit.
Failing To Have An Accident Register
Not having an accident register could lead to potential fines.
Failing To Document Crash Details Accurately
This is a potential critical violation depending upon the state.
Be prepared for an FMCSA / DOT Investigation Audit
It’s not enough to just hope you won’t get audited. Start with an initial call to discuss setting up your mock compliance audit today.