Motor Carrier HQ

10/07/2026

10/05/2026

New authority? There’s a test coming... and preparation starts before the audit notice arrives. 🚛

FMCSA’s New Entrant Safety Audit reviews whether your business has basic safety management controls in place. That means qualified drivers, properly maintained equipment, required testing programs, accurate records and consistent follow-through.

Even if you’re the owner AND the driver, someone still has to manage every part of compliance.

Start with one question: Could I show the records that prove I’m doing this correctly?

Swipe through for what to expect, save this checklist and contact Motor Carrier HQ for help preparing.

10/01/2026

This is why we preach staying compliant.

During a surprise law enforcement operation targeting commercial vehicles in Utah, more than 100 violations were found, and 11 vehicles and four drivers were placed “out of service.”

Check out the details below...

09/23/2026

Your ELD shows unassigned driving time.

Now what?

Don't let unidentified driving events pile up and assume they'll disappear.

Carriers should have a process for reviewing unassigned driving and determining whether it belongs to a driver.

One mystery drive event is easier to investigate than six months of them.

09/21/2026

Can You Refuse a DOT Roadside Inspection?

09/14/2026

What Is a Driver Qualification File and Why the DOT Cares

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the heroes who answered the call, and stand with the families forever changed by that day.

May we never forget the courage, sacrifice, and unity shown by Americans across the nation. 🇺🇸

09/09/2026

Hiring a qualified driver is only the beginning.

Motor carriers need to stay on top of their drivers' qualification information, including required driving-record reviews.

Don't wait until an audit to discover that something changed with a driver's license or driving history.

Put your annual reviews on the calendar, document them, and keep your DQ files current.

09/02/2026

Trying to claim your USDOT record in Motus and getting nowhere?

FMCSA has acknowledged account-related issues, including situations where a carrier's email was registered under the Transportation Service Provider role instead.

If something doesn't look right, don't keep creating accounts or changing information hoping something sticks.

Figure out what role/account you're working under first.

A simple registration problem can become a much bigger headache when duplicate or incorrect information gets involved.

08/24/2026

BRAKE SAFETY WEEK IS HERE
AUGUST 23–29

This year's focus:
BRAKE DRUMS + ROTORS

Before you hit the road, check:

🔸Brake drums & rotors
🔸Brake adjustment
🔸Hoses & tubing
🔸Air leaks
🔸Brake components

Don't let a preventable brake violation put you OOS.

MCHQ | Keeping Carriers Compliant