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Audits|12 min read|August 30, 2026

New Entrant Safety Audit: What to Expect

Notice to result, step by step. What gets reviewed, what fails you automatically, and what the correction window actually is.

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Driver Files|11 min read|August 30, 2026

Driver Qualification File Requirements

What goes in a DQ file, the second file the rules require, and the annual review most carriers miss.

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Records|12 min read|August 30, 2026

DOT Record Retention Requirements

How long each record type has to stay on file, and where the gaps usually are.

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New Carrier HQ provides compliance information and educational tools for small motor carriers. It is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Nothing on this site guarantees the outcome of an FMCSA safety audit. Carriers are responsible for their own compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, 49 CFR Parts 300 through 399.