THE 5 DOT-FMCSA AUDIT VIOLATIONS DESTROYING BUSINESSES! IS YOURS NEXT?

Attention, trucking company owners! The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is increasing its audits, and the statistics are alarming. 94% of SAFETY AUDITS in 2024 resulted in violations. Think about it—94%!

These violations don’t just result in hefty fines; they also threaten your Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) scores, your business reputation, and ultimately, your ability to operate. The FMCSA has increased remote audits by 400%, and your company could be next.

THE 5 MOST COMMON AUDIT VIOLATIONS!

These violations are severely impacting trucking businesses in 2024, and yours could be at risk:

Allowing a driver to operate with a suspended or revoked CDL.
Failing to implement a drug and/or alcohol testing program.
Failing to conduct random drug and alcohol tests.
Using a driver who tested positive for drugs.
Not complying with Clearinghouse requirements, including pre-employment and annual queries.

Any of these violations can lead to thousands of dollars in fines, permanent damage to your CSA scores, and even the loss of your operating authority.

If you’re not actively managing your compliance through MVR monitoring, DOT drug and alcohol testing, and driver qualification file management, you’re putting everything you’ve worked for at risk.

HOW THESE VIOLATIONS CAN IMPACT YOUR BUSINESS

#1. Allowing a Driver to Operate with a Suspended or Revoked CDL

This is the most common FMCSA violation, cited over 1,300 times in 2024 alone.

🔴 Risk: Many companies unknowingly allow drivers with suspended or revoked CDLs to operate. CDL suspensions can happen without employer notification, leaving your company in violation of federal law.

💰 Consequences:

Fines of thousands of dollars per violation.
Penalties on your CSA scores, making it harder to secure loads from brokers.
Potential lawsuits if an unauthorized driver causes an accident.

✅ Solution: At Trucking Services and Logistics, we check driver CDL statuses before hiring and conduct the required annual reviews.

#2 & #3. Failing to Implement or Conduct Drug and Alcohol Testing

Drug and alcohol violations account for 37% of all acute violations in 2024, with average fines exceeding $8,000 per incident.

🔴 Risk:

Not having a drug and alcohol testing program in place.
Failing to conduct random tests as required.
Skipping pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, or follow-up tests.

💰 Consequences:

Hefty fines for every missed or incomplete test.
Increased audit scrutiny, making your company a target for further investigations.
Legal liability if a driver under the influence causes an accident.

✅ Solution: At Trucking Services and Logistics, we ensure your DOT drug and alcohol testing program is 100% compliant, handling every step of the process.

#4. Using a Driver Who Tested Positive for Drugs

🔴 Risk:

Fines of up to $10,000 per driver.
If the driver causes an accident, your company could face lawsuits in the millions.
Permanent damage to your reputation as a reliable carrier.

✅ Solution: At Trucking Services and Logistics, we manage the FMCSA Clearinghouse to provide immediate alerts on positive drug test results, allowing you to take swift action.

#5. Not Complying with Clearinghouse Requirements

This violation may seem minor, but the FMCSA takes it seriously. In 2024, many companies have been fined thousands of dollars for failing to conduct Clearinghouse queries on their drivers.

✅ Solution: Ensure that pre-employment and annual queries are completed in the Clearinghouse.

BONUS: NOT KEEPING DRIVER FILES UP TO DATE

When the FMCSA requests an audit, your records must be organized, accurate, and audit-ready.

✅ Solution: With Trucking Services and Logistics, your company will always be audit-ready. We manage your driver qualification files, vehicle inspections, and maintenance records, ensuring everything is up to date and compliant.

THE RISKS ARE REAL: PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS TODAY

Violations don’t just cost money—they can destroy your business. A single audit could result in:

❌ Tens of thousands of dollars in fines.

❌ Loss of loads due to a poor CSA score.

❌ Revocation of your operating authority, forcing you out of business.

But there’s good news: you don’t have to face these challenges alone.

✅ At Trucking Services and Logistics, we help you:

Avoid FMCSA violations with real-time compliance monitoring.
Manage DOT drug and alcohol testing programs hassle-free.
Be audit-ready with expert record management.

🚨 DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE!

The FMCSA is watching, and the consequences of non-compliance are severe. Protect your business, your drivers, and your future by partnering with Trucking Services and Logistics.

📲 Contact us now to ensure compliance and avoid FMCSA violations.

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Your company’s future depends on it.