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DOT Compliance Software To Help You Pass Every Audit

Whether you're running a for-hire trucking operation, a motor coach business, or private fleet, Avatar DriverHub's driver compliance software keeps every driver qualification file audit-ready.

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DOT Compliance Software Features Built for Safety & Compliance Departments

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Automated Driver Reminders

  • Start reminding drivers of upcoming expirations well in advance of expiration dates, automatically.
  • Facilitate faster compliance with text message responses—stop chasing or trying to catch drivers after their shift.
Fleet compliance software eliminates paper files

Eliminate Your Paper Files for Good

  • Everything is digital, meaning no more paper files.
  • No more complex file management systems - find the files you need when you need them.
  • Replace filing cabinets with real digital document management for your fleet, so every file is scanned, searchable, and audit-ready.
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Know Your DOT Compliance Status Instantly

  • Rely on the compliance dashboard as the single source of truth for your driver compliance software.
  • Always know the status of your driver qualification files, and ensure that your drivers are always qualified to be on the road.
  • Be prepared for a DOT audit at all times.
Driver qualification file management software

Build, Store and Secure Your DQ Files Digitally

  • Track everything that needs to be in a DQ file with our driver qualification file management software.
  • Include files like Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Pre-Hire Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), Road Test, DOT driver application, past driving records, Drug and Alcohol Testing and more.
  • Be SOC 2-compliant with multiple backup locations.
Collect compliance eSignatures from drivers

Mass Collect Any Form

  • Collect any form or document digitally through mass email or text message.
  • Simply choose the drivers and the document you want to collect.
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The Roster For All Your Drivers

  • Say goodbye to spreadsheets.
  • Track terminals and locations without HR systems.
  • Integrate with payroll and still track your driver compliance and DQ files.
  • Sync your driver data from DriverHub to all of your systems.
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Integrate Into Your Systems

DriverHub isn't a bolt-on module inside a telematics platform. It's dedicated fleet compliance software solutions that integrate with the systems you already run:

  • Telematics providers like Samsara for Roster & Vehicle Sync
  • SambaSafety for MVR Monitoring
  • HireRight, Asurint, DriveriQ and Others for Background Screening
  • Indeed and 25+ Other Job Boards for Lead Syncing
  • ADP, Paylocity & iCIMS for Payroll/HRIS Roster Syncing
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Who is DOT Compliance Software For?

DOT Compliance Software For Trucking Fleets

For Trucking Fleets

DriverHub helps trucking fleets get 100% compliance visibility.

For Motor Coach & Charter Operators

For Motor Coach & Charter

DOT compliance software for motor coach and charter operators.

DOT Compliance Software For Private Fleets

For Private Fleets

DriverHub helps private fleets streamline driver onboarding and ensure DOT compliance.

What Our Clients Say


"I sleep well at night knowing that I am 100% compliant.”

Eli McCormick, Bestway Express


"With Avatar, I'm able to access my work at my house instead of at the office...and that means having a happier life, happier wife and family because I can be present when I need to be." 

Travis Menefee, ATCO Hauling

 


"Our old software wasn’t user-friendly, and there was poor imaging. We had to search a lot for different driver file documents. Now with Avatar, we can access whatever document we need in a matter of seconds. It really made my staff happy, and if my staff’s happy, then I’m happy.”

Ron Patterson, Puryear Tank Lines

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Common Questions About DOT Compliance

What is DOT Compliance?

The Department of Transportation (or DOT) has a set of rules and regulations that govern commercial drivers - these rules essentially govern who can drive what vehicles where and when. The intent of these rules and regulations is to keep drivers, both professional and amateur, safe.

Avatar’s own DOT compliance software, DriverHub, organizes every document FMCSA requires for each commercial driver, including the application, MVR, medical certificate, and road test, into a single system, ensuring that your fleet documentation is audit-ready.

What is needed for DOT compliance?

While the DOT has a full list in their rules manual, the following are some of the essentials for staying DOT compliant:

  • Driver Qualification Files
  • Driver Applications
  • Disclosure and Authorization Forms
  • Pre-Hire Motor Vehicle Records
  • Previous Employment Verification
  • Road Tests
  • Medical Certificate / Med Cards
  • Annual Motor Vehicle Records
  • Certificate of Violations / Annual Reviews
  • Criminal Background Checks
  • 7 Day Logs
  • Training Records
  • Medical Records
  • Personnel / HR Records
  • Accident Records
  • Drug and Alcohol Testing
  • Maintenance and Logs

Why is it Important to be DOT compliant?

Each compliance violation under the current Federal Motor Carriage Safety Association’s regulations can cost you at least $11,000. Even worse, failure to comply with DOT regulations can prevent drivers from being on the road or even prevent your company from conducting business.  

What is a DOT Audit?

A Department of Transportation (DOT) Audit or review helps determine a transportation company's compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR).

There are several things that can trigger a DOT audit:

  • Accidents or a large number of tickets
  • Failed roadside inspections
  • Failing the new entrant safety audit
  • Whistleblowers, a concerned safety team member who may contact the DOT to report violations

Common Questions About DOT Compliance Software

What is DOT compliance software?

DOT compliance software, or driver qualification management software gives safety directors and fleet managers a single system for managing, tracking, and proving compliance with FMCSA regulations, including driver qualification files, required documentation, and audit readiness. Built specifically for carrier safety and compliance departments bound by DOT regulations, it centralizes all auditor-requested items into a single location, replacing scattered spreadsheets and paper files.

Avatar’s own DOT compliance software, DriverHub, organizes every document FMCSA requires for each commercial driver, including the application, MVR, medical certificate, and road test, into a single system, ensuring that your fleet documentation is audit-ready.

Is DOT compliance software the same as DOT tracking software?

These solve two different problems. DOT tracking software and general DOT software typically refer to vehicle location or hours-of-service tracking, the ELD and telematics side of fleet operations. DOT driver management software and DOT driver compliance software, by contrast, are built around the driver file itself: qualification records, medical cards, MVRs, and drug and alcohol program documentation. Many fleets need both, but understanding which problem each one solves prevents costly mismatches during a purchase decision. 

Can DOT compliance software automate compliance reporting?

Yes, and this is one of the more valuable capabilities to look for. The best DOT compliance software platforms provide compliance dashboard reporting systems that generate automatic alerts for expiring documents, including medical cards, MVRs, and licenses, rather than relying on manual tracking. This becomes especially important for compliance systems for long-haul transportation, like motorcoach fleets who are often out for weeks and whose driver files can become out-of-compliance while on the road. 

How long will it take for me to get DOT compliant?

Most organizations can gain DOT compliance within 21 Business Days IF they have the right systems in place, like Avatar's own DOT compliance software, DriverHub.

The time it takes to achieve full DOT compliance relies heavily on the amount of effort your fleet will put into updating or creating digital DQ files thereafter.

How much does DOT compliance software cost?

DriverHub’s pricing is based on a flat fee subscription. Click here to review our fleet based pricing tiers! 

Can you scan our files and upload them into the system?

Absolutely. We have a team that can convert your files on site or remotely from paper to electronic and upload them to Avatar. We can also audit your files for FMCSR 391 compliance to make sure you're starting off on solid ground. 

Do we own the data in DriverHub?

 Yes, you own all of your data. 

How does Avatar stay ahead of ever-changing compliance rules and regulations?

Our compliance experts regularly monitor the landscape for upcoming changes to FMCSR 391 compliance. We proactively ID, scope and implement updates ahead of time so you are always covered! 

Can I store non-DQF files in my driver files?

Absolutely. Avatar is completely customizable. Add as many additional record types as you need! 

Is there anyone on staff that can provide expert guidance on FMCSR 391 compliance?

Yes, Avatar has a team of dedicated compliance specialists with over 100 years of cumulative FMCSR 391 compliance experience ready to help. Click here to find out more! 

Can I store non-DQF files in my driver files?

Absolutely. Avatar is completely customizable. Add as many additional record types as you need! 

Is there anyone on staff that can provide expert guidance on FMCSR 391 compliance?

Yes, Avatar has a team of dedicated compliance specialists with over 100 years of cumulative FMCSR 391 compliance experience ready to help. Click here to find out more! 

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