DOT Compliance Consulting

Every month, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issues harsh fines and even closes businesses - of all sizes - for failure to comply with DOT regulations. Many of these violations can be traced to inadequate or even total lack of compliance with DOT regulations and employee training.

As a DOT audited facility with a substantial fleet and a pool of 400 drivers, Smith & Solomon knows what DOT expects in terms of compliance, and we have developed a variety of programs available to you on a consulting basis to prepare you for a DOT audit.

We offer:

  • Real-world DOT experience as well as knowledge of the latest DOT regulations
  • DOT Compliance Programs that provide the highest quality training based on contemporary curriculum and training techniques
  • DOT Compliance Programs for corporations and government entities
  • A dedicated Corporate Account Executive as a single point of contact on your account
  • Programs tailored to meet your specific needs and schedule
  • Convenience with campuses along the East Coast or training at your location using your vehicles or Smith & Solomon's fleet
  • Mock audits to help prepare you for a real one

Additional Information

Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Policy and Procedures

As a DOT audited facility, Smith & Solomon has developed a comprehensive program that addresses the needs of employers who must comply with DOT Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing. As part of our consultation services, we:

  • Meet with designated staff to evaluate and review current and future processes
  • Establish procedures to perform DOT pre-employment and random testing of CDL Drivers
  • Develop a written operating procedure manual customized to your specific needs and in accordance with the FMCSA regulation*
  • Provide on-site training to your CDL drivers and supervisors
  • A dedicated Corporate Account Executive as a single point of contact on your account
  • Programs tailored to meet your specific needs and schedule
  • Convenience with campuses along the East Coast or training at your location using your vehicles or Smith & Solomon's fleet
  • Mock audits to help prepare you for a real one

*Smith & Solomon's pioneering SOP-DAT™ Guide (Standard Operating Procedure Drug & Alcohol Testing Guide) puts at your fingertips all of the guidelines, materials and forms needed to comply with the standard guidelines for random Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing as mandated by DOT.

Driver Qualification Files

It is critically important to maintain up-to-date Driver Qualification Files for your own purposes and for the DOT. Smith & Solomon makes it easy, by handling all the critical steps to implement the process:

  • Evaluate current DQ files
  • Meet with designated staff to evaluate and review current and future processes
  •  Develop a written operating procedure manual
  •  Set up initial files for current CDL drivers
  • Set up tracking software
  •  Provide on-site training for designated employees
Accident Reporting Procedures

To maintain complete, consistent accident records, it is essential to have standardized accident reporting procedures in place. Given the nature of our business as a trainer of thousands of drivers, Smith & Solomon has developed and implemented a proven process for the efficient and proper reporting of accidents. We can show you how to capture and retain all the crucial information that is required. Our consultation service spans the following:

  • Meet with designated staff to evaluate and review current and future processes
  • Develop accident reporting procedures manual
  • Install accident kits in all vehicles including disposable camera (optional)
  • Provide on-site training for designated employees and supervisors 
We Are Licensed and Registered
  • New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Commission
  • Driving School Number (000028)
  • Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools
  • Delaware State Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Delaware Department of Education
Approved CDL Trainer
  • Residents of NJ, PA, and DE
  • Veterans in all our locations
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