While the New Entrant Safety Audit is supposed to be more ‘educational’ than a punishment, new trucking companies can still get themselves in serious trouble with a New Entrant Safety Audit.
New Entrant companies are subject to "expedited action" if an inspector discovers any one of the following seven violations during a roadside inspection:
There are two types of expedited action, depending on whether or not the New Entrant motor carrier has had a New Entrant Safety Audit or a Compliance Review.
When the New Entrant has not had either type of audit, the FMCSA will schedule a Safety Audit as soon as possible. When the New Entrant has already had an audit and has been cited for any of the above violations, the New Entrant will be required to submit evidence of corrective action within 30 days.
Failure to respond within 30 days will result in the revocation of the New Entrant’s registration. Additionally, the FMCSA may schedule a Compliance Review if it determines a review of the New Entrant’s operation is warranted.
Events or violations leading to “expedited actions” are often the result of poor safety management. Understand your DOT requirements and get compliant before you hit the road. Working with a trusted partner to maintain your compliance on an ongoing basis is the best way to ensure you're meeting the latest regulations.
Foley has 30+ years of experience helping New Entrants prepare for and pass their safety audits. Many, if not most, New Entrants never recover from serious violations found in a New Entrant Safety Audit, but this doesn't have to be your fate.
Connect with a Foley DOT compliance expert today to get ready for your New Entrant Safety Audit, and once you've passed, consider our Audit Risk Monitor program. You'll be immediately notified if your risk for a DOT intervention goes up, with thorough tracking of your company's safety data and roadside inspection results.
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