DOT compliance
DOT compliance for owner-operators and fleets
DOT rules, safety reviews, IFTA filings, UCR, drug testing and CSA scores can be overwhelming. We handle the filings, deadlines and paperwork, so you can focus on driving and growing your business.
- Plans from $99 a month
- One flat monthly price per plan
- IFTA, UCR and biennial deadline alerts
At a glance
Digital Storming keeps owner-operators and fleets current with federal and state trucking requirements: quarterly IFTA fuel-tax filings, annual UCR registration, drug and alcohol consortium enrollment, DOT audit preparation and CSA score monitoring. There are three monthly plans, Starter at $99, Growth at $199 and Fleet at $299, each with one flat monthly price.
- Starter, $99 a month
- IFTA, UCR, basic CSA monitoring, deadline alerts
- Growth, $199 a month
- Adds DOT audit prep and D&A consortium enrollment
- Fleet, $299 a month
- Adds FreightGuard disputes and detailed CSA tracking
- Who it is for
- Owner-operators and growing fleets
Who it is for
A plan for each stage of your business
From new owner-operators to growing fleets. DOT compliance is one of our trucking back-office services.
New owner-operators
You need the quarterly and annual filing requirements covered right out of the gate.
Active carriers
You want proactive help with audits and safety issues, to lower your operating risk.
Growing fleets
You need your safety rating kept stable, your reputation managed and several driver files kept in order.
What is included
What we cover
One team for your filings, testing program, audits and safety scores, instead of a vendor for each.
IFTA filings
We calculate and file your quarterly IFTA fuel-tax returns across all jurisdictions and track every filing deadline for you.
UCR registration
We manage your annual Unified Carrier Registration, so it stays current and you avoid penalties that can halt your operations.
DOT audits and safety reviews
Document preparation and guidance that bring your records and processes in line with federal standards.
Drug and alcohol consortium
We enroll you in a consortium and manage the random testing process, in line with FMCSA requirements.
CSA score support
We monitor your CSA score, find the root causes of violations and guide you through improvements.
FreightGuard disputes
We help you dispute inaccurate FreightGuard reports and document your side. Removal is decided by the report platform.
Guides
Compliance guides
Plain-English guides to the filings and programs every carrier deals with.
IFTA filing guide
How quarterly fuel-tax returns work.
UCR registration guide
Who needs UCR and how to register each year.
Drug and alcohol consortium guide
What a consortium does and who has to join one.
New entrant safety audit checklist
What to have ready for your first safety audit.
MCS-150 biennial update
When and how to update your USDOT registration.
How it works
How DOT compliance works
Step 1: Choose your plan
Starter, Growth or Fleet, to match your business size and needs.
Step 2: One onboarding session
Our compliance team gathers your DOT, IFTA and carrier details in one session.
Step 3: Drive compliant
We take over your filings, monitoring and reporting from day one and help keep you audit-ready.
Pricing
Three plans, one flat monthly price each
Choose the plan that fits your operation, whether you drive solo or manage a growing team.
Starter Plan
$99/month
The baseline for new owner-operators, covering the quarterly and annual filing requirements.
- IFTA filing (quarterly)
- Annual UCR registration
- Basic CSA score monitoring
- Compliance deadline alerts
- Essential regulatory guidance
Growth Plan
$199/month
For active carriers who want proactive help with audits and safety issues.
- Everything in Starter
- DOT audit preparation
- Safety review documentation prep
- Enrollment in a D&A consortium
- Active CSA score improvement strategy
Fleet Plan
$299/month
For growing fleets, focused on reputation management and long-term safety rating stability.
- Everything in Growth
- FreightGuard dispute support
- Ongoing, detailed CSA tracking
- Priority compliance consulting
- Tailored policy and procedure guidance
- Support for multiple driver files
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between the Starter, Growth and Fleet plans?
Starter ($99/month) covers quarterly IFTA filing, annual UCR registration, basic CSA monitoring and deadline alerts. Growth ($199/month) adds DOT audit preparation, safety review documentation and drug & alcohol consortium enrollment. Fleet ($299/month) adds detailed CSA tracking, FreightGuard dispute support and support for multiple driver files.
Will this prevent an audit?
No one can prevent an audit. We keep your records organized and your filings on time, so you’re ready if one comes.
Can you help with ELD setup?
Yes. We help your fleet meet the federal mandate for electronic logging devices without the headache of vetting vendors or a complex setup. Ask about ELD setup.
Stay compliant without the paperwork
Tell us about your authority and your fleet, and we’ll recommend the plan that fits.
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