FMCSA · New Entrant Safety Audit

Get your carrier records organized before the New Entrant Safety Audit.

Workforce DOT gives new motor carriers one connected workspace for the records and compliance activity that support FMCSA audit readiness.

Driver Filesqualification and workforce records
Testingdrug and alcohol program documentation
Audit Readyrecords organized for review
WORKFORCE DOT / AUDIT READINESS
Workforce DOT compliance dashboard for FMCSA New Entrant audit readiness
Audit preparation

Bring the major New Entrant audit areas into one operating workflow.

Use Workforce DOT to keep carrier records, testing activity and compliance documentation easier to review before an FMCSA safety audit.

01

Driver Qualification

Keep driver qualification records connected to the driver profile and compliance workflow.

02

Drug & Alcohol Program

Track DOT testing activity, random program participation, results and supporting program records.

03

Hours of Service

Organize hours-of-service documentation and related carrier records for review.

04

Vehicle Maintenance

Maintain inspection, repair and maintenance documentation in a structured record set.

05

Accident Records

Keep accident documentation and post-accident testing activity easier to locate and review.

06

Audit Readiness

Use a clearer record structure to identify missing information before the audit review.

NEW ENTRANT / DRIVER RECORDS
FMCSA driver record management in Workforce DOT
Driver qualification

Keep driver records tied to the same compliance workspace.

New Entrant audit readiness depends on being able to locate and review the records behind the carrier’s safety program. Workforce DOT keeps driver information and program activity connected instead of scattered across separate files.

  • Driver roster and qualification context
  • Program participation records
  • Testing history tied to the driver
  • Supporting compliance documents
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Drug & alcohol program

Connect testing orders, random programs, results and compliance records.

Keep DOT testing activity inside the same system used for workforce and compliance management so the program history is easier to follow during an operational review.

  • Pre-employment testing workflow
  • Random pool and selection records
  • Post-accident testing management
  • Results and supporting documents where entitled
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NEW ENTRANT / TESTING RECORDS
DOT testing records in Workforce DOT
NEW ENTRANT / DOCUMENTS
DOT compliance documents and reports in Workforce DOT
Records & documentation

Make the audit file easier to review before the auditor asks for it.

Keep important carrier records in a repeatable structure, reduce disconnected documentation and give responsible staff a clearer view of what is available and what still needs attention.

  • Centralized compliance documents
  • Operational record organization
  • Reporting and audit history on eligible plans
  • Clearer retrieval during review
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One-time audit preparation

Choose the New Entrant Audit preparation level that fits your carrier.

Each package is a standalone, one-time purchase for FMCSA New Entrant Safety Audit preparation. No C/TPA, Employer, or Owner-Operator software subscription is required to purchase this service.

Need to include more drivers? Additional drivers are $79.95 each beyond the drivers included with the selected package.
Essential

Essential New Entrant Audit Preparation

$295

One Owner + One Driver

A focused compliance check for carriers seeking a clear understanding of their audit readiness.

  • New Entrant Safety Audit readiness questionnaire
  • Drug and alcohol testing review
  • Driver qualification file review
  • Hours-of-service record review
  • Insurance requirement review
  • Vehicle inspection and maintenance review
  • Out-of-service and DVIR repair review
  • Identification of potential automatic-failure risks
  • Personalized audit-readiness checklist
  • Written findings and recommended next steps
Best for: New carriers that need a basic compliance review before an FMCSA Safety Audit.
Additional drivers: $79.95 each
Purchase Essential
Enterprise

Enterprise New Entrant Audit Preparation

$695

One Owner + Two Drivers

An intensive audit-preparation package for carriers with multiple drivers, vehicles, or higher compliance complexity.

  • Everything in Professional
  • Expanded review of driver, vehicle, and company records
  • Comprehensive automatic-failure risk assessment
  • Full mock safety-audit walkthrough
  • Written corrective-action plan, when needed
  • Management compliance briefing
  • Audit-day preparation and response guidance
  • Priority support through the preparation process
  • 30 days of post-review follow-up support
Best for: Carriers with multiple compliance files or significant concerns about passing their FMCSA New Entrant Safety Audit.
Additional drivers: $79.95 each
Purchase Enterprise

One-time service: New Entrant Audit Preparation is purchased independently from Workforce DOT software subscriptions. Access to the dedicated audit-preparation portal is provided for the purchased audit engagement.

New carrier workflow

Start with the records you have. Build a stronger system going forward.

Workforce DOT is designed to support ongoing FMCSA program management, not just a one-time audit file.

1

Organize

Bring current driver, testing and compliance records into a consistent structure.

2

Review

Check the major audit areas and identify records that need attention.

3

Operate

Use connected workflows for testing, random programs, documents and reporting.

4

Maintain

Keep the program organized after the audit as the carrier grows.

FMCSA New Entrant

Build an audit-ready DOT compliance workspace.

See how Workforce DOT can support your carrier’s New Entrant Safety Audit preparation and ongoing FMCSA program management.