The FMCSA recently stated that it will be applying maximum penalties to repeat offenders caught violating the same regulations more the one time. In cases where acute violations are discovered during a compliance review, maximum penalties will be assessed if the same regs are violated within six years of a closed case that had the same regulations violated.

Below are some examples of past fines assessed against carriers at recent DOT Audits:
1) Using a driver after the driver tested positive on a drug test - $6,664
2) Failing to conduct the required employment background check - $3,776
3) Using a driver before receiving the results of pre-employment drug test - $2,760
4) Failing to implement a random drug/alcohol testing program - $1,580
5) Failing to conduct post accident testing on driver for controlled substances $1,780
6) Failing to do random drug tests at the required annual rate - $5,340
7) Allow a driver to Falsify records of duty status $1,540.00, per driver!
8) Failing to preserve supporting documents for 6 months $650.00

We can assume that these fines may double or triple with repeat violations!!


If you have concerns, or need help getting into compliance, give us a call!