What We Do
Full-Spectrum Fleet Compliance Services
From roadside inspections to FMCSA audits, SAFE-CO keeps your fleet compliant, your drivers qualified, and your business protected.
Fleet Safety Inspections
Comprehensive vehicle-by-vehicle inspections covering brakes, lights, tires, coupling devices, and all FMCSA-mandated safety systems.
Our certified inspectors conduct thorough pre-trip and annual inspections aligned with FMCSA Part 396 standards. We document every finding, flag critical defects, and provide a detailed corrective action report so your maintenance team knows exactly what needs attention.
- Annual vehicle inspections (FMCSA Part 396)
- Pre-trip and post-trip inspection audits
- Brake system and tire compliance checks
- Lighting and electrical system review
- Coupling device and cargo securement inspection
- Detailed corrective action reports
DOT Compliance Management
End-to-end management of your DOT compliance program — from registration and operating authority to ongoing regulatory monitoring.
Staying current with FMCSA, TXDMV, and state-level regulations is a full-time job. SAFE-CO handles it for you. We manage your compliance calendar, track regulatory updates, and ensure your documentation is always audit-ready.
- USDOT number registration and maintenance
- Operating authority (MC number) management
- Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) filing
- IFTA and IRP compliance support
- Regulatory change monitoring and alerts
- Compliance calendar management
Driver Qualification Files
Complete DQ file setup, maintenance, and auditing to ensure every driver in your fleet meets FMCSA Part 391 requirements.
A missing or expired document in a driver qualification file can trigger violations and fines during an audit. SAFE-CO builds and maintains DQ files for every driver — tracking expiration dates, renewals, and required documentation so nothing falls through the cracks.
- DQ file creation and organization
- MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) ordering and review
- Medical examiner certificate tracking
- Drug and alcohol testing program management
- Previous employer verification
- Annual review and renewal tracking
FMCSA Audit Preparation
Proactive audit readiness assessments and hands-on preparation so your fleet is ready when the FMCSA comes knocking.
An FMCSA compliance review or safety audit can result in fines, out-of-service orders, or worse — a conditional or unsatisfactory safety rating. SAFE-CO conducts mock audits, identifies gaps, and guides you through remediation before the real thing.
- Mock compliance reviews and safety audits
- Safety Management System (SMS) score analysis
- Gap analysis and remediation planning
- Document organization and audit binder prep
- On-site audit support and representation
- Post-audit corrective action plans
- Fire extinguisher compliance and inspection
- Fire extinguisher monthly visual: check the pressure gauge (needle in the green zone) and physical integrity
- Fire extinguisher Annual service: professional inspection and tagging