Free new entrant audit readiness check

Having no testing program fails the audit by itself, even if you're the only driver (49 CFR 382.115).

No random testing fails the audit by itself (49 CFR 382.305). A one-driver company joins a consortium's pool.

Both are required before anyone drives for you (49 CFR 382.301 and 382.701), and they're how you avoid using a driver who tested positive or refused, which fails the audit.

Using a driver without a valid CDL fails the audit by itself (49 CFR 383.23).

The driving record is required in each driver's file (49 CFR 391.23 and 391.25), and it's how you'd know a driver is disqualified. Using a disqualified driver fails the audit.

Using a driver who isn't medically qualified fails the audit by itself (49 CFR 391.11(b)(4)). Since October 12, 2026, a paper certificate no longer proves it for CDL drivers (except Alaska licenses). Check expiry dates; they're often shorter than two years.

Operating without the required insurance fails the audit by itself (49 CFR 387.7). What counts is the filing your insurer makes with FMCSA, not the certificate in your truck.

Missing logs on 51% or more of the days the auditor samples fails the audit (49 CFR 395.8). Keep fuel receipts or bills of lading that back them up.

Running a vehicle placed out of service before it's repaired fails the audit by itself (49 CFR 396.9(c)(2)).

Using a vehicle again before fixing a reported out-of-service defect fails the audit by itself (49 CFR 396.11(a)(3)).

Missing annual inspections on 51% or more of the vehicles checked fails the audit (49 CFR 396.17).