FMCSA Audit Readiness Score
FMCSA Audit Readiness Score is a free 3-minute FMCSA new-entrant audit + compliance review self-assessment for motor carriers. Three minutes from first question to gap report. CFR-cited findings ranked by penalty exposure. No signup, no email required.
What it covers: driver qualification files (49 CFR 391), hours-of-service (49 CFR 395), maintenance + inspections (49 CFR 396), and drug & alcohol testing (49 CFR 382). Each gap surfaced cites the exact regulation or industry standard it relates to and gives plain-English remediation guidance.
Regulatory references
- 49 CFR 391
- 49 CFR 395
- 49 CFR 396
- 49 CFR 382
How it works
- Answer 15-20 yes/partial/unsure/no questions across 5 categories
- See your overall score (0-100) and per-category breakdowns
- Review each compliance gap with the exact regulation, typical penalty range, and remediation guidance
- Optionally start a 5-day FileFlo free trial with your audit context preserved — no email gate, gaps unlocked inline
Frequently asked questions
Who should run this audit?
Any DOT-regulated motor carrier — interstate or intrastate — that holds operating authority and dispatches commercial motor vehicles (10,001+ GVW interstate, varies intrastate). New-entrant carriers in their first 18 months and any carrier scheduled for a Compliance Review benefit most.
How long does the audit take?
Three minutes. 20 questions across 5 FMCSA compliance categories. No signup, no email, no credit card. Honest answers produce a useful gap list ranked by penalty exposure.
What does the audit cover?
Driver Qualification Files (49 CFR 391 — medical cards, MVRs, drug-test panels, road test, employment verification), Hours of Service supporting documents (49 CFR 395), vehicle maintenance + inspection records (49 CFR 396), drug & alcohol testing program (49 CFR 382), and operating authority documents.
What are typical FMCSA fines?
Up to $16,550 per violation (2026 indexed amount under 49 CFR 386). Pattern violations and willful conduct can escalate. Drivers can be placed out-of-service for serious individual gaps; carriers can be downgraded to Conditional or Unsatisfactory safety rating.
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