# ONEPRO Safety — full content

> Trucking safety & compliance services: USDOT/MC authority, DOT & FMCSA compliance, IFTA/IRP, driver qualification files, drug & alcohol program, ELD/HOS, claims & DataQs, safety programs and audit support. Call +1 (949) 227-1206.

Source: https://oneprosafety.com/  ·  Updated: 2026-09-20  ·  Phone / SMS: +1 (949) 227-1206

## About ONEPRO Safety
ONEPRO Safety is a trucking safety and compliance company that helps motor carriers, owner-operators and fleets stay legal, safe and profitable. It handles USDOT and MC authority, DOT and FMCSA compliance, driver qualification files, drug & alcohol programs, IFTA / IRP / UCR, ELD and hours of service, claims and violations (DataQs, CSA scores, accident and cargo claims), safety programs and audit assistance. Coverage: all 50 U.S. states. First step: a free consultation by phone or text at +1 (949) 227-1206.

ONEPRO is an independent company, not affiliated with FMCSA, the U.S. DOT, IRS or any state agency. Nothing here is legal advice.

## When to contact ONEPRO (common situations)
- **Your CSA score is climbing** — Alerts, higher insurance quotes, brokers asking questions. We analyze all 7 BASICs, challenge errors in DataQs and build a corrective plan.
- **A DOT audit notice arrives** — Investigator on the way and files that are not ready. Mock audit, gap report, file organization and representation.
- **Out-of-service at roadside** — Truck parked, load late, violation on your record. Root-cause review, corrective actions and inspection-ready prep.
- **Authority revoked or inactive** — Lapsed insurance, missing BOC-3 or an unfiled MCS-150. Reinstatement filings and a clean, monitored authority record.
- **IFTA late or mileage does not match** — Penalties, interest and audit exposure across states. Quarterly filings, mileage and fuel reconciliation, audit support.
- **HOS violations & ELD confusion** — Unassigned driving, edits, false-log risk and fatigue flags. Log audits, ELD setup, driver coaching and roadside readiness.
- **Driver files incomplete** — Missing MVRs, expired medical cards, undocumented hires. DQ file build-out with MVR tracking and expiry alerts.
- **Drug & alcohol requirements missed** — No random pool, Clearinghouse gaps, return-to-duty confusion. Consortium enrollment, Clearinghouse queries and RTD process.
- **An accident just happened** — Injuries, police, insurers and a post-accident test clock ticking. Accident procedures, testing timelines, register and claim coordination.
- **A cargo claim was filed** — Damaged or missing freight and a demand letter on your desk. Evidence gathering, Carmack liability review and a documented response.
- **Insurance premiums keep rising** — Bad loss runs and weak safety documentation at renewal. Safety program, score cleanup and loss-run review before renewal.
- **Starting a trucking company** — USDOT, MC, BOC-3, UCR, IRP, IFTA — in what order? One workflow from filing to first load, without rejected applications.

## Core services in detail
### 1. New Authority & Startup Setup
Starting a trucking company? We take you from zero to legally rolling — every filing in the right order, so nothing is rejected and no truck sits idle.

A new carrier needs a USDOT number, MC operating authority, a BOC-3 process agent, insurance filed with FMCSA, UCR, IRP plates, an IFTA license and a drug & alcohol program — and each depends on another. We sequence and file all of it, then prepare you for the 18-month New Entrant safety monitoring period.

What ONEPRO handles:
- USDOT number registration
- MC (operating authority) application
- BOC-3 process agent filing
- Insurance filing coordination (BMC-91 / 91X, cargo)
- UCR registration
- IRP apportioned plates & IFTA license with decals
- Form 2290 Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax
- Drug & alcohol consortium enrollment + Clearinghouse registration
- New Entrant Safety Assurance Program preparation
- Company safety file and record-keeping setup

Best for: Owner-operators; First-time carriers; Fleets adding an entity.
Solves: Rejected or stalled applications; Wrong filing order; Missing insurance or BOC-3.
Link: https://oneprosafety.com/#new-authority

### 2. DOT & FMCSA Compliance
One missed update can deactivate your USDOT number. We keep your registration, authority and federal filings clean, current and audit-ready.

Federal compliance is a moving target: biennial updates, changed fleet sizes, new addresses, lapsed insurance, new rules. We monitor your USDOT and MC records, fix problems fast, and translate regulations into a simple checklist for your specific operation.

What ONEPRO handles:
- MCS-150 biennial updates and change-triggered updates
- USDOT & MC record changes — name, address, entity, fleet size
- Authority reinstatement and USDOT reactivation
- Operating authority, insurance & BOC-3 monitoring
- FMCSA Portal account and registration support
- Compliance checklists tailored to your operation
- Interstate vs. intrastate requirements review
- Safety rating and compliance review support
- Regulatory change alerts that affect your fleet
- Plain-English answers to “do I need this?”

Best for: Interstate carriers; Intrastate fleets; Owner-operators; Private fleets.
Solves: Inactive or revoked status; Out-of-date MCS-150; Not sure what applies to you.
Link: https://oneprosafety.com/#dot-fmcsa

### 3. Driver Files & MVR Monitoring
The driver qualification (DQ) file is the first thing an auditor opens. We build it, keep it complete, and warn you before anything expires.

Every driver you employ needs a compliant DQ file under 49 CFR Part 391. We collect, review and organize each required item, track medical cards, CDLs and MVR reviews, and give you a live picture of who is compliant today — and who will not be next month.

What ONEPRO handles:
- DQ file build-out per 49 CFR 391.51
- Employment application, road test & certificate
- Previous-employer safety performance history inquiries
- Pre-employment and annual MVR reviews
- Medical examiner’s certificate & CDL expiration tracking
- PSP (Pre-Employment Screening Program) reports
- Clearinghouse query records
- Driver onboarding checklists
- Expiring-document alerts
- Cleanup of missing or outdated items

Best for: Fleets hiring drivers; Owner-operators leasing on; Carriers preparing for audit.
Solves: Incomplete files; Expired medical cards; Missed annual reviews.
Link: https://oneprosafety.com/#driver-files

### 4. Drug & Alcohol Program
DOT Part 382 compliance without the guesswork: testing, random pools, the Clearinghouse and return-to-duty — managed end to end.

Owner-operators and fleets with CDL drivers must run a DOT-compliant testing program. We enroll you in a random pool, keep your policy and records audit-ready, handle Clearinghouse registrations and queries, and guide you through return-to-duty when a violation occurs.

What ONEPRO handles:
- Consortium / TPA enrollment and random pool management
- Pre-employment, random, post-accident and reasonable-suspicion testing
- FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse registration & queries
- Pre-employment full queries and annual limited queries
- Return-to-duty process and SAP referrals
- Written drug & alcohol policy
- Supervisor reasonable-suspicion training
- DER (Designated Employer Representative) support
- Record retention and audit-ready files

Best for: Owner-operators; Small and mid-size fleets; New carriers.
Solves: No random pool; Clearinghouse gaps; Return-to-duty confusion.
Link: https://oneprosafety.com/#drug-alcohol

### 5. IFTA, IRP & Fuel Tax
Four quarters, dozens of jurisdictions, one small mistake and the penalties stack up. We file it right and on time.

We prepare quarterly IFTA returns from your miles and fuel receipts, reconcile the numbers, and keep your licenses, decals and apportioned registration renewed. When an auditor asks, your records already match.

What ONEPRO handles:
- IFTA license, decals and renewals
- Quarterly IFTA returns — miles by state + fuel purchased
- Mileage and fuel receipt reconciliation
- IRP apportioned registration, renewals and vehicle changes
- Form 2290 HVUT filing and stamped Schedule 1
- UCR annual registration
- State permits & taxes (NY HUT, KY KYU, NM weight-distance, OR weight-mile)
- Amended returns and penalty cleanup
- Fuel tax audit support

Best for: Interstate carriers; Owner-operators; Growing fleets.
Solves: Late returns; Mileage mismatches; Lapsed plates or decals.
Link: https://oneprosafety.com/#ifta-irp

### 6. ELD & Hours-of-Service
Hours-of-service violations are one of the most frequent ways carriers get flagged. We clean up logs, train drivers and make roadside inspections routine.

From choosing a registered ELD to teaching drivers the 11-hour, 14-hour and 70-hour rules, we make HOS predictable. We audit logs for patterns, fix unassigned driving and bad edits, and prepare drivers to transfer data at a roadside inspection without stress.

What ONEPRO handles:
- ELD selection guidance (FMCSA-registered devices)
- ELD setup, driver accounts and data-transfer training
- HOS log audits and violation pattern analysis
- Unassigned driving and edit cleanup
- Coaching on 11-hour, 14-hour, 30-minute break and 60/70-hour rules
- Personal conveyance, yard move and exemption guidance
- ELD malfunction procedures and paper-log backup
- Supporting-document retention (49 CFR 395.11)
- Roadside inspection ELD readiness

Best for: Fleets with HOS alerts; New ELD users; Owner-operators.
Solves: HOS violations; Messy logs; ELD confusion.
Link: https://oneprosafety.com/#eld-hos

### 7. Claims & Violations Resolution
Accidents, roadside violations and cargo claims cost money today and raise insurance and CSA scores tomorrow. We challenge what can be corrected and prevent what cannot.

We review every violation and crash for errors, prepare DataQs and preventability requests where they apply, and organize the evidence behind accident and cargo claims. Then we build a corrective action plan so the same problem does not repeat.

What ONEPRO handles:
- Violation and citation review
- DataQs challenges for incorrect inspection or crash data
- Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP) requests
- CSA / SMS BASIC analysis and improvement plans
- Accident claim documentation and insurer coordination
- Cargo claim support (Carmack Amendment)
- Out-of-service corrective actions
- Warning letter and FMCSA notice responses
- Loss-run review and premium impact
- Corrective action plans

Best for: Carriers with alerts or violations; Fleets after a crash; Carriers facing a cargo claim.
Solves: High CSA percentiles; Repeat violations; Disputed claims.
Link: https://oneprosafety.com/#claims-violations

### 8. Safety Program & Driver Training
A real safety program lowers crashes, violations and premiums — and shows an auditor or underwriter you are serious. We build one that fits your fleet.

We write your company safety plan, policies and driver handbook, set up vehicle inspection and maintenance records, and provide training materials your drivers will actually use. Everything is documented in the format auditors and insurers expect.

What ONEPRO handles:
- Written company safety plan and policies
- Driver handbook and acknowledgement forms
- Accident procedures, emergency kit and reporting flow
- Vehicle inspection & maintenance program (49 CFR Part 396) — DVIRs, annual inspections
- Accident register (49 CFR 390.15)
- Training modules: defensive driving, cargo securement, HOS, distracted driving
- Dashcam and telematics policy
- Safety meetings, scorecards and coaching frameworks
- Insurance-friendly documentation for renewals

Best for: Fleets of every size; Carriers facing renewals; Post-audit corrective plans.
Solves: No written policies; Repeat accidents; Rising premiums.
Link: https://oneprosafety.com/#safety-program

### 9. Audit Assistance
Audits are won before they start. We find the gaps first, close them, and stand next to you when the investigator arrives.

Whether it is a New Entrant audit, a compliance review or an insurance audit, we run a mock audit against the same checklist, deliver a prioritized fix list, organize your files and support you through the audit and its aftermath.

What ONEPRO handles:
- Mock audits (compliance review, new entrant, insurance)
- Documentation and record review
- Gap report with a prioritized fix list
- Audit-day preparation and file organization
- Investigator communication and representation
- Post-audit follow-up and corrective action plans
- Safety rating upgrade requests
- New Entrant safety audit preparation
- Shipper / broker carrier-vetting packets

Best for: New entrants; Carriers with alerts; Fleets renewing insurance.
Solves: Audit anxiety; Unknown gaps; Conditional safety ratings.
Link: https://oneprosafety.com/#audits


## Additional services
- **UCR Registration** — Annual Unified Carrier Registration, filed by fleet size.
- **BOC-3 Filing** — Process agent designation required to get and keep authority.
- **IRP Apportioned Plates** — Multi-state plates, renewals and vehicle adds or removals.
- **Form 2290 (HVUT)** — Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax with stamped Schedule 1.
- **MCS-150 Updates** — Biennial and change-triggered updates to keep USDOT active.
- **Authority Reinstatement** — Revoked or inactive MC / USDOT status corrected.
- **Insurance Filings** — BMC-91X liability and cargo filing coordination.
- **Clearinghouse Registration** — Employer and driver registrations, queries, consent flow.
- **Vehicle Maintenance Files** — Inspection, repair and DVIR records under Part 396.
- **Hazmat Compliance** — PHMSA registration guidance and hazmat training records.
- **State Permits & Taxes** — NY HUT, Kentucky KYU, New Mexico, Oregon weight-mile and more.
- **California Requirements** — Motor Carrier Permit (MCP) and CARB Clean Truck Check guidance.
- **Broker & Forwarder Authority** — Broker / freight forwarder MC authority and BMC-84 bond coordination.
- **Accident Register** — DOT-recordable crash register kept audit-ready for three years.
- **Roadside Inspection Prep** — Pre-trip programs and inspection-ready trucks and files.
- **Carrier Packets** — Broker and shipper onboarding packets: authority, COI, W-9, safety docs.
- **Entity, Name & Address Changes** — Keep USDOT, MC, IRP and IFTA records aligned.
- **Trip & Oversize Permits** — Single-trip, fuel and oversize / overweight permit help.
- **Insurance Renewal Support** — Loss-run review and safety documentation ready before renewal.
- **Driver Training Materials** — Ready-to-use training modules and signed acknowledgement forms.

## Incident scenarios and how ONEPRO helps
### Rear-End Collision
Night, wet or dry: a sudden stop ahead and a chain of consequences — injuries, police, tow, insurers and a clock running on post-accident testing.

What goes wrong:
- Missed or late post-accident drug & alcohol tests
- Crash lands on your record and raises CSA and premiums
- Unclear evidence, conflicting statements
- Insurer needs documents you do not have

How ONEPRO helps:
- Accident checklist and reporting flow for drivers
- Testing timelines (alcohol within 2 hours, drugs within 32 hours) tracked when required
- Accident register entry and driver file updates
- Insurer and claim coordination
- Crash Preventability (CPDP) request when eligible

### Jackknife in the Rain
Wet pavement, hard braking and an unstable trailer. Jackknifes are dramatic, expensive and heavily scrutinized afterwards.

What goes wrong:
- Questions about brakes, tires, speed and load
- Fatigue and HOS records pulled by investigators
- No written weather or speed policy
- Repeat incident risk

How ONEPRO helps:
- Root-cause review of brakes, tires, load and speed
- Inspection and maintenance records assembled
- HOS and driver file check for fatigue exposure
- Wet-weather and speed policy plus refresher training
- Corrective action plan for insurer and auditor

### Roadside DOT Inspection
Flashing lights, an inspector with a clipboard, and a truck that is either cleared in minutes or parked for hours with an out-of-service order.

What goes wrong:
- Out-of-service order and a late load
- Violations flow into your SMS scores
- Missing logs, DQ docs or ELD transfer know-how
- Repeat violations from the same root cause

How ONEPRO helps:
- Pre-trip and DVIR program for drivers
- Roadside inspection prep and ELD data-transfer training
- Truck and paperwork readiness checklist
- DataQs challenge when an inspection contains errors
- Out-of-service corrective actions

### Cargo Damage & Claim
Freight shifts, spills or arrives damaged and a claim lands. Under the Carmack Amendment the carrier is generally liable — unless the record says otherwise.

What goes wrong:
- Claim denied or disputed without evidence
- No photos or condition notes at pickup
- Confusion over liability limits in the contract
- Broker relationships at risk

How ONEPRO helps:
- Bill of lading and photo evidence checklist
- Liability and limit review under Carmack
- Claim response and documentation
- Securement and loading training to prevent repeats
- Insurer coordination on covered losses


## The 7 CSA BASICs
- **Unsafe Driving** — Speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes, texting and seat-belt violations. How ONEPRO helps: Driver coaching, dashcam policy and violation review.
- **Crash Indicator** — Frequency and severity of DOT-recordable crashes. How ONEPRO helps: Preventability (CPDP) requests, accident procedures and prevention training.
- **HOS Compliance** — Driving beyond limits, log form-and-manner issues and false logs. How ONEPRO helps: ELD setup, log audits and driver hours coaching.
- **Vehicle Maintenance** — Brakes, lights, tires, cargo securement, and inspection and repair records. How ONEPRO helps: Part 396 program, DVIRs and roadside prep.
- **Controlled Substances / Alcohol** — Violations involving drugs and alcohol, including program failures. How ONEPRO helps: Consortium, Clearinghouse and return-to-duty management.
- **Hazmat Compliance** — Packaging, marking, placarding and shipping papers for hazardous materials. How ONEPRO helps: Registration guidance and training records.
- **Driver Fitness** — Valid CDL, medical certificate and driver qualification. How ONEPRO helps: DQ files, expiry alerts and MVR monitoring.

## Compliance deadlines and cycles (general guidance)
- **IFTA returns** (Quarterly) — Q1 by Apr 30 · Q2 by Jul 31 · Q3 by Oct 31 · Q4 by Jan 31. A return is required even for zero-mile quarters.
- **Form 2290 (HVUT)** (Annual) — Due Aug 31 for the tax period starting July 1; new vehicles are due by the end of the month after first use.
- **UCR** (Annual) — Registration for the coming year typically opens in the fall; fees are based on fleet size.
- **IRP renewal** (Annual) — Renew apportioned registration by the expiration month shown on your cab card.
- **MCS-150 update** (Every 24 months) — Biennial USDOT update — the deadline month is set by your USDOT number.
- **DOT medical certificate** (Up to every 24 months) — Sooner if the examiner sets a shorter term; expired cards can disqualify a driver.
- **MVR & driver review** (Every 12 months) — Annual driving-record inquiry and review for each driver, documented in the DQ file.
- **Clearinghouse annual query** (Every 12 months) — At least one limited query per CDL driver each year, with consent on file.
- **Annual vehicle inspection** (Every 12 months) — Periodic inspection of every commercial vehicle with a report kept on file.
- **Random testing** (All year) — Selections are made throughout the year; minimum rates are set annually by FMCSA.
- **Insurance & BOC-3** (Continuous) — Any lapse in filed insurance or process agent can put authority at risk.
- **Accident register** (After each crash) — Log every DOT-recordable crash and keep the register for three years.

## How it works
1. **Get in touch** — Call or text with your situation. No jargon required.
2. **We analyze** — We review your authority, files, scores and deadlines.
3. **We create a plan** — A prioritized fix list with owners and dates.
4. **You stay compliant** — We handle the paperwork; you keep the wheels turning.

## Why choose ONEPRO
- **Industry experts** — We live in FMCSA, DOT and CSA rules every day — so you do not have to.
- **Proactive approach** — We prevent problems, not just fix them: alerts, calendars and audits before the audit.
- **Fast & reliable** — Quick answers when a notice, ticket or crash cannot wait.
- **Transparent process** — You always know what was filed, when, and what happens next.
- **Tailored to your fleet** — One truck or fifty — programs sized to your operation.
- **Long-term partnership** — We grow with you: new trucks, new states, new authority.

## Audit-readiness self-check
- [ ] USDOT number is active and the MCS-150 was updated in the last 24 months
- [ ] Operating authority, insurance filing (BMC-91X) and BOC-3 are all active
- [ ] Every driver has a complete DQ file (application, MVR, medical card, road test, PSP)
- [ ] Annual MVR reviews were completed in the last 12 months for all drivers
- [ ] You are enrolled in a DOT random testing pool and run Clearinghouse queries
- [ ] IFTA, IRP, UCR and Form 2290 are current
- [ ] Driver logs are audited regularly and drivers know the ELD data-transfer steps
- [ ] You have a written safety program and accident procedures
- [ ] Annual inspections and DVIR / maintenance records are on file for every unit
- [ ] You know your CSA BASIC percentiles and have a plan for any alerts

## Frequently asked questions
### What does ONEPRO Safety do?
ONEPRO Safety is a trucking safety and compliance company. We run the regulatory back office for motor carriers: USDOT and MC authority, DOT and FMCSA compliance, driver qualification files, drug & alcohol programs, IFTA / IRP / UCR, ELD and hours of service, claims and violations (including DataQs), safety programs and audit assistance. Call +1 (949) 227-1206.

### Who needs a USDOT number?
Generally, a USDOT number is required for commercial vehicles used in interstate commerce with a gross vehicle (or combination) weight rating of 10,001 lbs or more, vehicles hauling placarded hazardous materials, and vehicles carrying nine or more passengers for pay (or 16+ not for pay). Some states also require one for intrastate operations. We confirm what applies to your operation.

### What is the difference between a USDOT number and an MC number?
The USDOT number identifies your company for safety monitoring — inspections, crashes and audits. The MC number (docket number) is the operating authority that lets a for-hire carrier haul regulated freight across state lines for others. Many for-hire carriers need both; private carriers hauling their own goods usually need only a USDOT number.

### How long does it take to get operating authority?
It varies. FMCSA needs the application, the insurance filing and the BOC-3 on record, and there is a protest period, so a typical timeline is roughly three to four weeks when everything is filed correctly. Errors or missing filings add time — a correct filing order is what avoids that.

### What is the minimum insurance for a trucking company?
For-hire carriers of non-hazardous general freight in vehicles over 10,001 lbs must have at least $750,000 of public liability coverage filed with FMCSA (BMC-91 or 91X). Higher minimums apply to hazardous materials, and freight brokers must file a $75,000 surety bond (BMC-84). Brokers and shippers often require cargo insurance as well, even though FMCSA does not for general freight.

### What is a CSA score, and what is a “good” one?
CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) is FMCSA’s program for monitoring carriers. Its Safety Measurement System (SMS) assigns percentile scores in categories called BASICs — lower is better. FMCSA flags carriers for intervention when a BASIC crosses a threshold; for many general property carriers that is 65% for Unsafe Driving, Crash Indicator and HOS Compliance, and 80% for the other BASICs. Insurers and many brokers and shippers ask about these numbers.

### Can roadside violations be removed from my record?
If an inspection or crash record contains an error, you can request a data review through FMCSA’s DataQs system. Not every violation can be removed and each request needs evidence. We review your inspections, decide which are worth challenging and prepare the submission. For eligible crashes we can also prepare a Crash Preventability Determination (CPDP) request.

### When are IFTA returns due?
IFTA returns are quarterly: Q1 (Jan–Mar) by April 30, Q2 (Apr–Jun) by July 31, Q3 (Jul–Sep) by October 31 and Q4 (Oct–Dec) by January 31. A return is required even when no miles were driven. Late or inaccurate returns can trigger penalties and interest.

### What is the difference between IFTA and IRP?
IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement) simplifies fuel-tax reporting: one quarterly return with your base jurisdiction settles fuel taxes among every state you drove in. IRP (International Registration Plan) is apportioned vehicle registration: one plate and cab card, with fees split among jurisdictions in proportion to miles driven. IFTA is fuel tax; IRP is registration.

### What are UCR and Form 2290 (HVUT)?
UCR (Unified Carrier Registration) is an annual registration fee for carriers, brokers, freight forwarders and leasing companies in interstate commerce, based on fleet size. Form 2290 is the annual federal Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax for vehicles weighing 55,000 lbs or more; the stamped Schedule 1 is needed to register the vehicle.

### What is a driver qualification (DQ) file and what must it include?
A DQ file is the compliance record every employed driver must have under 49 CFR Part 391. It typically includes the employment application, pre-employment and annual MVRs, the road-test certificate (or CDL equivalent), the medical examiner’s certificate, previous-employer safety performance history inquiries, PSP and Clearinghouse query records, and annual review documentation. Missing or expired items are common audit findings.

### Do owner-operators need a drug and alcohol program?
Yes. If you drive a vehicle that requires a CDL, you are subject to DOT testing. An owner-operator with their own authority must join a random testing consortium, register with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and keep records — you are both the employer and the driver. We set this up.

### What is the FMCSA Clearinghouse?
It is a federal database of commercial driver drug and alcohol program violations. Employers must run a full query before hiring a CDL driver and at least one limited query per year for current drivers, and must report violations. Registered accounts and driver consent are required.

### What is a BOC-3?
The BOC-3 designates a legal process agent in each state where legal documents can be served on your company. FMCSA requires it for motor carriers, brokers and freight forwarders to obtain and keep operating authority.

### What triggers a DOT compliance audit?
Common triggers include the New Entrant safety audit during a carrier’s first 18 months, high CSA percentiles or alerts, a serious crash, a complaint, or a pattern of roadside violations. Audits may be done at the carrier’s office or as an off-site review. We run a mock audit and close the gaps before an investigator ever calls.

### What should I do after a truck accident?
Get medical help and call 911; secure the scene with warning devices. Exchange information and photograph the scene, vehicles and cargo. Notify your insurer and dispatcher. When DOT post-accident testing is required: alcohol test within 2 hours (no later than 8) and drug test within 32 hours. Record the crash in your accident register and keep it for three years. Afterwards we help with reports, claim coordination and a CPDP request when eligible. This is general information, not legal advice.

### What is a cargo claim and the Carmack Amendment?
A cargo claim is a demand for payment for freight that is lost, damaged or delayed. The Carmack Amendment is the federal law that generally makes interstate motor carriers liable for actual loss or damage to goods, subject to the limits and defenses in the bill of lading or contract. Documenting freight condition at pickup and delivery is key. We help gather evidence, review liability and respond.

### Who needs an ELD, and what are the hours-of-service limits?
Most CDL drivers who must keep records of duty status need a registered ELD, with exceptions such as qualifying short-haul drivers, drive-away/tow-away operations, vehicles with pre-2000 engines and drivers who use paper logs 8 days or fewer in any 30-day period. Key property-carrying limits: 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive hours off duty, a 14-hour on-duty window, a 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving, and 60/70 hours on duty in 7/8 days.

### Do you work with carriers in every state?
Yes. FMCSA and DOT rules apply nationwide and we support carriers across the United States. State-level items — such as intrastate authority, state permits and taxes — vary by state, and we review what applies to your routes.

### How much does it cost, and how do I get started?
Pricing depends on the service and your fleet size: some work is a one-time filing, some is ongoing monthly support. Call or text +1 (949) 227-1206 for a free consultation and a clear quote. We start with a few questions about your operation and look for gaps.

### Is ONEPRO affiliated with FMCSA or the U.S. DOT?
No. ONEPRO is an independent compliance service. Government services such as issuing a USDOT number are provided directly by the government; we help you prepare, file and maintain them correctly.


## Glossary
- **USDOT Number** (Federal ID) — A unique identifier assigned by FMCSA to companies operating commercial vehicles, used to track safety performance, inspections, crashes and audits.
- **MC Number** (Operating authority / docket) — The docket number that represents FMCSA operating authority for for-hire motor carriers, brokers and freight forwarders.
- **FMCSA** (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) — The U.S. Department of Transportation agency that regulates the safety of commercial trucks and buses.
- **DOT** (U.S. Department of Transportation) — The federal department that oversees national transportation, including FMCSA’s trucking regulations.
- **CSA** (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) — FMCSA’s program for monitoring and improving carrier and driver safety using inspection, violation and crash data.
- **SMS** (Safety Measurement System) — The methodology that scores carriers in the BASICs, expressed as percentiles where lower is better.
- **BASICs** (Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories) — Seven categories: Unsafe Driving, Crash Indicator, HOS Compliance, Vehicle Maintenance, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, Hazmat Compliance and Driver Fitness.
- **DataQs** (FMCSA data review system) — FMCSA’s online system for requesting review of inspection or crash data believed to be incorrect.
- **IFTA** (International Fuel Tax Agreement) — An agreement among U.S. states and Canadian provinces that lets carriers file one quarterly fuel-tax return with their base jurisdiction.
- **IRP** (International Registration Plan) — Apportioned registration that lets a carrier register a vehicle once and pay fees to each jurisdiction based on miles driven there.
- **UCR** (Unified Carrier Registration) — An annual registration and fee program for interstate carriers, brokers, freight forwarders and leasing companies.
- **HVUT / Form 2290** (Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax) — An annual federal tax on heavy vehicles of 55,000 lbs or more, filed with IRS Form 2290.
- **BOC-3** (Process agent filing) — A filing that designates legal process agents in every state; required for FMCSA operating authority.
- **MCS-150** (Motor Carrier Identification Report) — The form used to register and update USDOT information; carriers update it every 24 months.
- **ELD** (Electronic Logging Device) — A registered device that records driving time and duty status automatically and connects to the vehicle engine.
- **HOS** (Hours of Service) — Federal limits on driving and on-duty time that prevent driver fatigue, found in 49 CFR Part 395.
- **DQ File** (Driver Qualification File) — The required compliance record for each driver, covering application, MVRs, medical certificate, road test and more (49 CFR Part 391).
- **MVR** (Motor Vehicle Record) — A driver’s state driving history, reviewed at hire and at least annually.
- **PSP** (Pre-Employment Screening Program) — An FMCSA service that gives carriers a driver’s recent crash and inspection history with the driver’s consent.
- **Clearinghouse** (FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse) — A federal database of CDL driver drug and alcohol program violations that employers must query.
- **SAP** (Substance Abuse Professional) — A qualified professional who evaluates drivers after a violation and directs return-to-duty testing.
- **DER** (Designated Employer Representative) — The person authorized to act for the employer in a DOT drug and alcohol program.
- **Consortium / TPA** (Third-party administrator) — A service that manages a random testing pool for owner-operators and small fleets.
- **CVSA** (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) — The organization that sets the North American Standard inspection levels and out-of-service criteria.
- **OOS** (Out-of-Service order) — An order that removes a driver or vehicle from service until the violation is corrected.
- **DVIR** (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report) — The report a driver completes after inspecting a vehicle, documenting defects.
- **Carmack Amendment** (Cargo liability law) — The federal law that generally makes interstate motor carriers liable for loss of or damage to cargo, within stated limits.
- **Safety Rating** (Satisfactory / Conditional / Unsatisfactory) — The outcome of an FMCSA compliance review; carriers can also remain unrated.
- **New Entrant Program** (18-month safety monitoring) — FMCSA’s program that monitors new carriers for 18 months, including a safety audit.
- **CPDP** (Crash Preventability Determination Program) — An FMCSA program that lets carriers request a review of whether a crash was preventable.
- **BMC-91X** (Insurance filing) — The filing by which an insurer certifies a carrier’s public liability coverage to FMCSA.
- **Accident Register** (DOT crash register) — A record of DOT-recordable crashes that carriers must keep for three years (49 CFR 390.15).

## Contact
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