DOT & FMCSA Compliance Services for Carriers
DOT and FMCSA compliance services for owner-operators and small fleets — authority setup, driver files, drug and alcohol testing, and the filings that keep your MC number active.
Compliance is the part of trucking that quietly shuts carriers down. A missed MCS-150 update, an empty driver qualification file, or an unregistered drug and alcohol consortium can put your authority at risk long before an inspection does. Awahe sets your authority up correctly and keeps the paperwork current so you can stay on the road.
Based in Tracy, California, serving carriers across the United States. Work with us online, or in person in Tracy and Fresno.
DOT & FMCSA Compliance Services We Handle
MC Authority & USDOT Number
New operating authority filed end to end — USDOT number, MC number, and the tracking that follows until your authority goes active.
BOC-3 & UCR
BOC-3 process agent filing and annual Unified Carrier Registration handled before the deadline, not after the notice.
MCS-150 Biennial Update
Your MCS-150 kept current every two years and whenever your fleet, mileage or address changes, so your USDOT number stays active.
IRP & IFTA Registration
Apportioned plates and IFTA account setup for interstate operation, with the supporting paperwork prepared for you.
Driver Qualification Files
DQ files built and maintained to 49 CFR Part 391 — application, MVR, medical certificate, road test and annual review.
Drug & Alcohol Program
Consortium enrollment, random testing pool management and Clearinghouse registration and queries for every driver.
New Entrant Safety Audit Prep
A walk-through of exactly what the auditor asks for in your first 12 months, with your records organised before the audit date.
Hours of Service & ELD Records
ELD logs, supporting documents and HOS violations reviewed so record keeping does not become a violation of its own.
CSA Score Monitoring
Your BASIC scores and roadside inspection results watched month to month, with DataQs challenges where the record is wrong.
Who These Services Are For
- New carriers applying for MC authority for the first time
- Owner-operators running under their own authority with no back office
- Small fleets adding drivers and trucks faster than their paperwork
- Carriers in the new entrant period preparing for a safety audit
How It Works
- Compliance review. We check your authority status, filings, driver files and testing program and tell you what is missing.
- Fix the gaps. Filings submitted, DQ files built, consortium enrollment completed, records organised in one place.
- Stay current. Deadlines tracked for you — UCR, MCS-150, medical cards, annual reviews and random testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get MC authority?
FMCSA processing usually runs a few weeks from filing, including the vetting period and proof of insurance. We file it correctly the first time and track it through to active.
Do I need a drug and alcohol testing program with one truck?
If you hold a CDL and operate under your own authority, you must be enrolled in a random testing consortium and registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse. We handle enrollment and the queries.
What happens in a new entrant safety audit?
In your first 12 months the FMCSA reviews your driver files, drug and alcohol program, hours of service records, maintenance records and insurance. We prepare those records with you before the audit.
Can you fix a revoked or inactive authority?
Often yes, depending on why it was revoked. Missed UCR, MCS-150 or insurance filings are the most common causes and are usually correctable. Call us with your MC number.
Do you work outside California?
Yes. Compliance work is handled online for carriers in any state. In-person meetings are available in Tracy and Fresno, California.
Keep Your Authority Active
Talk to Awahe about authority setup, driver files, drug and alcohol testing and safety audit preparation.
Call (209) 655-0001 Send a MessageAwahe Inc. provides compliance support and filing services. We are not a law firm and nothing on this page is legal advice. Regulations change — confirm current requirements with the FMCSA. Also see trucking accounting and bookkeeping services and our dispatcher training programs.
