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1 Stay in compliance with the FMCSA An A-Z checklist from dotchecklist.com HOW IT WORKS Our 3-step process is fast and easy. 1. View checklist requirements 2. Download or order 3. We help you avoid fines with our compliance calendar What is this checklist for? This checklist is for any carrier that has a USDOT# How accurate is this checklist? Our checklist below is based on FMCSA regulations as of July When do I need to complete this? FMCSA requires you complete ALL regulations before operating. GET STARTED 1. Choose a color which best describes you. Intrastate Not Crossing State Lines 10K Over 10,000GVW but under 26,000GVW Interstate Crossing state Lines 26K Over 26,001GVW 2. Once you have chosen a color, you can see which regulations below are required for you. 3. Complete everything you need through dotchecklist.com

2 COMPANY REQUIREMENTS New Entrant Safety Audit - Required for During your first 18 months your company will be monitored, within 6-12 months or sooner, you will receive a safety audit. A Safety Audit is a review of a motor carrier s records designed to verify that a carrier has in place compliance with the following: Relevant Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Hazardous Materials Regulations (if required) And up to date related record-keeping requirements such as driver qualification files, hours of service log books, vehicle inspection reports, etc... Company Drug & Alcohol Test Program FREE - Required for Regulation CFR Your company is responsible for creating a Drug & Alcohol Workplace Policy, agreements for all employees, educational material & administrator training. Available on dotchecklist.com with purchase of consortium Supervisor Training FREE - Required for Regulation CFR The FMCSA requires Reasonable Suspicion Training for Supervisors as a measure to help keep the roads safe. Supervisor Training consists of 1 of hour each of DOT drug and DOT alcohol training (2 hours total). Available on dotchecklist.com with purchase of consortium UCR (Unified Carrier Registration) $81 - Required for UCR Act 49 All interstate carriers - regardless if they are private property or for-hire, must file for UCR. You can do this by going to The UCR Program requires individuals and companies that operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate or international commerce to register their business with a participating state and pay an annual fee based on the size of their fleet. BOC-3 - Designation of Agents $25 - Required for Regulation CFR 366 A BOC-3 is a filing that designates legal agents upon which legal process may be served to you.

3 DRIVER REQUIREMENTS DOT Physical (by a licensed Physician registered with FMCSA) $45 - Required for Regulation CFR Before operating behind a commercial vehicle all drivers must complete a physical by a licensed physician registered with the FMCSA. Available on dotchecklist.com Pre-employment Drug Test $35 - Required for Regulation No employer shall allow a driver, who the employer intends to hire or use, to perform safety-sensitive functions (like driving) unless the employer has received a controlled substances test result from the MRO or C/TPA indicating a verified negative test result for that driver. You are not allowed to use any driver (including sole-owner operators) before a driver passes a pre-employment drug test. Available on dotchecklist.com Consortium Enrollment for Random Testing $110 - Required for Regulation CFR 382 A Consortium is a Third Party Administrator (TPA) for the members between the government and you or your company. Our consortium handles everything from your pre-employment drug testing, to your post-accident, required random test, return to duty and follow-up testing. Available on dotchecklist.com Driver Qualification File on ALL Drivers $49 (free phone interview) - Required for Regulation CFR All drivers have an driver qualification file completed (includes owner operators) before operating behind a commercial vehicle. Available on dotchecklist.com Hours of Service (HOS) FREE - Required for Regulation CFR Each driver must maintain a logbook unless an ELD is installed in the vehicle. (exceptions apply for air miles) Available on dotchecklist.com with any purchase

4 VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS Display USDOT# and Company on Vehicle $32 - Required for Regulation CFR All drivers with a DOT# must place a visible DOT# and Company name on both sides of the vehicle they are operating. IEP's additionally are required to place there VIN# (the last 8 letters of the VIN) on the equipment used. Available on dotchecklist.com IFTA (International Fuel Tax) license $varies by state - Required for IFTA IFTA is a cooperative agreement among the Canadian provinces and most American states to make it easier for interjurisdictional carriers to report and pay taxes on the motor fuels they use. The agreement allows registered interjurisdictional carriers to get one licence, issued by their base jurisdiction, to report and pay motor fuel taxes to a single jurisdiction. If you are going on a single trip, you can obtain a single IFTA permit, or apply for an IFTA sticker at your local DMV. Emergency Equipment $varies by store Required for Regulation CFR Each truck, truck tractor, and bus (except those towed in driveaway-towaway operations) must be equipped as follows: 3 bidirectional emergency reflective triangles or at least 6 fusees or 3 liquid-burning flares (restrictions apply) and 1 Fire Extinguisher. Motor Carriers - fire extinguisher must have an Underwriters' Laboratories rating of 5 B:C or more; or Two fire extinguishers, each of which has an Underwriters' Laboratories rating of 4 B:C or more. Transport hazardous materials (that requires placarding) - fire extinguisher must have an Underwriters' Laboratories rating of 10 B:C or more. Vehicle Inspection Report (Completion of each day's work) FREE - Required for Regulation CFR A driver must prepare a "Driver Vehicle Inspection Report" at the completion of each day s work and shall submit those reports to the motor carrier upon his/her return to the home terminal. Must implement a vehicle inspection schedule for all vehicles, including a record of pre-checks before operating behind a vehicle. Available on dotchecklist.com with any purchase Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Required for over 55,000 GVW IRS All vehicles over 55,00 GVW must submit form Go to to learn more

5 Where can I get products & services? To order services, enrollment, and/or products for your company, go to Upon a successful purchase you will receive - physical products within 2 business days - and documents immediately via electronic . You will also receive a unique booking appointment link, where you can then schedule a pre-employment drug test and/or interview for more information (if needed). Need help? Feel free to call us at