Question 1

What is DOT compliance management?

Accepted Answer

DOT compliance management is the process of tracking and maintaining all regulatory requirements set by the Department of Transportation and FMCSA for commercial motor carriers. This includes monitoring CDL expirations, medical examiner certificates, annual vehicle inspections, driver qualification (DQ) files, drug and alcohol testing records, and hours of service. Proper compliance management helps fleets avoid fines that can reach thousands of dollars per violation and keeps drivers on the road.

Question 2

What happens if I miss a DOT compliance deadline?

Accepted Answer

Missing a DOT compliance deadline can result in severe penalties. An expired medical certificate can cost around $2,750 per driver. Missing an annual vehicle inspection carries fines up to $8,818 per vehicle. Incomplete driver qualification files can result in fines of $1,000 to $5,000 per driver. Beyond the fines, drivers with expired credentials are placed out of service immediately during a roadside inspection — meaning lost loads and lost revenue. Repeated violations can lead to an unsatisfactory safety rating that shuts down your entire operation.

Question 3

How does RigKeeper track compliance deadlines?

Accepted Answer

RigKeeper automatically tracks all critical compliance dates for your drivers and vehicles. When you add a driver or vehicle, you enter their current credential dates (CDL expiration, medical card expiration, last inspection date, etc.). RigKeeper then sends automated email and SMS reminders at 45, 14, 7, and 1 day before each deadline. Your dashboard shows a real-time audit readiness score so you can see your fleet's compliance status at a glance.

Question 4

What compliance items does RigKeeper track?

Accepted Answer

RigKeeper tracks all major DOT and FMCSA compliance items including: CDL (Commercial Driver's License) expirations, medical examiner certificates, annual vehicle inspections, driver qualification (DQ) file completeness, drug and alcohol testing schedules, vehicle registrations, and insurance certificates. The platform pulls your carrier information directly from FMCSA using your USDOT number to get you set up quickly.

Question 5

How much does RigKeeper cost?

Accepted Answer

RigKeeper offers three plans to fit different fleet sizes. The Solo plan starts at $39.99/month for small operations, the Fleet plan covers mid-size fleets, and the Enterprise plan handles larger operations up to $399.99/month. All plans include every feature -- compliance tracking, automated reminders, and audit readiness scoring. Every plan comes with a free trial.

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