DOT Compliance & Safety Solutions

Name

DOT Compliance & Safety Solutions

Legal name

DOT Compliance & Safety Solutions, LLC

Website

https://dot-safety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation Regulatory Compliance Consulting

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

DOT / Regulatory Compliance Inspections & Certifications (FMCSA/State) (TLAKAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transportation & Fleet Safety (DOT, Driver Safety) (EDABAEAM), Preventive Maintenance, Inspections & Compliance (DOT/PM Programs) (TLAKABAO), Regulatory Consulting & Compliance Program Management (FDA/USDA/EFSA) (AFALADAC)

Keywords

• DOT compliance consulting
• Transportation safety training
• Fleet compliance management
• CSA score analysis
• OSHA safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Lebanon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. DOT Compliance Consulting and Training Services: Professional services revenue generated through consulting engagements, training programs, compliance reviews, and ongoing safety management support. Services include CSA score analysis, DOT records checks, compliance reviews, driver safety training, substance abuse testing management, hours of service training, and various compliance-related assessments and audits.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DOT Compliance & Safety Solutions, LLC provides professional consulting and training services to commercial motor vehicle operators and related businesses, helping them achieve and maintain Department of Transportation regulatory compliance. Services span CSA BASIC score analysis, DOT records checks, compliance reviews, driver qualification file management, safety training (Hazmat, OSHA, Forklift), substance abuse testing management, hours-of-service training, IFTA/IRP reporting, carrier accident monitoring, and Hazmat security plan development, delivered on-site at client locations and remotely via phone and email.

Product overview

DOT Compliance & Safety Solutions offers a comprehensive suite of Department of Transportation consulting and training services for commercial motor vehicle operators. The company provides a single unified offering of compliance-related services rather than a software platform. The core portfolio includes CSA BASIC Score Analysis, DOT Records Check, Compliance Reviews, Driver Qualification File management, DOT-Compliant Driver Safety Training, Drivers License Reviews, DOT Substance Abuse Training and Testing, Hours of Service Training, Quarterly Safety Meetings, IFTA/IRP Reporting, OSHA Safety Training, AIB Food Safety Site Reviews, Asset Management, Carrier Accident and Roadside Inspection Monitoring, Commercial Drivers License Training, Forklift Training and Certification, Stormwater Assessment, and Hazmat Security Plan Development. These services work together to help trucking, bus, and limousine companies achieve and maintain DOT compliance, survive safety audits, and avoid fines and penalties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CSA BASIC Score Analysis Expert analysis identifying deficiencies and developing remedies for unsafe driving, driver fitness, fatigue driving, vehicle maintenance, substance abuse testing, cargo-related issues, and crash analysis. Target customers are commercial motor vehicle operators needing CSA BASIC score improvement.
• DOT Records Check Analysis of DOT-mandated company files to gauge compliance status, performed on an as-needed basis or prior to announced DOT audits. Target customers are motor carriers needing verification of DOT recordkeeping.
• DOT Compliance Reviews Acting as safety representative during DOT Compliance Reviews and preparing action plans when needed. Target customers are companies undergoing or preparing for DOT compliance reviews.
• Driver Qualification File Startup and Custody Assistance with driver hiring and qualification processes, including preparation, maintenance, and custody of driver qualification files and documentation. Target customers are motor carriers needing compliant driver qualification files.
• DOT-Compliant Driver Safety Training On-site certification training including Hazmat driver training for commercial motor vehicle operators. Target customers are commercial motor vehicle operators needing DOT-compliant driver training.
• Drivers License Reviews Periodic or as-needed reviews of employees' driving history and records to ensure license validity. Target customers are motor carriers that must verify commercial driver license status.
• DOT Substance Abuse Training and Testing Complete training and management of all substance abuse testing aspects as mandated by DOT in Parts 40 and 382 of the FMCSR. Target customers are employers required to maintain DOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing programs.
• 49 CFR, Part 395 Hours of Service Training Training for drivers and management on proper log preparation to comply with differing hours-of-service rules. Target customers are CMV operators and management needing hours-of-service compliance.
• Quarterly Safety Meetings Company-specific periodic safety meetings to address compliance and safety concerns. Target customers are motor carriers needing ongoing safety culture and compliance reinforcement.
• IFTA/IRP Reporting Conducting, monitoring, and calculating company highway mileage and Road-Use Tax reporting. Target customers are motor carriers needing IFTA/IRP filings.
• OSHA General Industry Safety Training 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA safety training courses for general industry workers. Target customers are companies needing OSHA-compliant workplace safety training.
• AIB Food Safety Site Reviews Preparation assistance to help companies score well on Food Safety Audits conducted by AIB International. Target customers are food production and storage facilities preparing for AIB audits.
• Asset Management Management of vehicle registration renewals, titling, and other asset documentation to save time. Target customers are fleet operators needing vehicle registration and titling support.
• Carrier Accident and Roadside Inspection Monitoring Monitoring of active carrier profile through MCMIS report, tracking roadside inspections and chargeable accidents. Target customers are motor carriers needing carrier-level compliance monitoring.
• Commercial Drivers License Training Assistance for prospective drivers to obtain their commercial drivers' license. Target customers are individuals pursuing a CDL and the carriers who train them.
• Forklift Training and Certification OSHA training and certification for forklift operators to ensure workplace safety compliance. Target customers are warehouse and industrial operators needing OSHA forklift certification.
• Stormwater Assessment Assessments of location stormwater compliance and environmental impact for regulatory requirements. Target customers are facilities needing stormwater compliance reviews.
• Hazmat Security Plan Development Creation of comprehensive Hazardous Materials site security plans for companies handling dangerous goods. Target customers are carriers and shippers required to maintain hazmat security plans.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pre-employment drug testing violations (Part 382.301(a)): Top settlements over $25,000, average almost $3,000
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Emerging players

• HireRight: Background screening and driver qualification services provider used heavily in trucking for MVR checks, employment verification, and DOT-compliant driver file setup. Directly competes with this firm's Driver Qualification File Startup service line through a scaled, technology-enabled delivery model.
• Fleetio: Modern fleet management software platform covering vehicle inspections, maintenance, and DOT compliance workflows. Represents the SaaS shift that competes with this firm's manual consulting approach for asset management and compliance documentation services.
• Tenstreet: Driver qualification, MVR, and DOT compliance software platform widely used by carriers. Adjacent competitor whose technology increasingly automates tasks (driver file management, CSA monitoring) that this firm performs manually, putting pressure on pure-consulting models.
• ComplianceSafe / Avetta: Compliance and qualification management platform used by fleets and their customers (brokers, insurers). Overlaps in fleet compliance verification and due diligence — a service segment this firm explicitly targets — and represents the tech-enabled competitive threat to traditional consultancies.

Broad incumbents

• National Safety Council (NSC): Established safety training and certification organization offering DOT-compliant driver training courses, OSHA programs, and workplace safety curriculum. Comparable for the training portions of this firm's business (Hazmat, forklift, OSHA) at substantially greater scale and brand authority.
• Great West Casualty Company: Major trucking insurance carrier with a dedicated safety services division offering DOT compliance consulting, training, and audit support to policyholders. Comparable in service mix (training, audit prep, CSA support) but bundled with insurance products, giving it scale and customer access advantages.
• Sapp Bros Transportation / KLLM Transport-style safety departments: Large carrier operators with sophisticated in-house DOT safety departments and compliance teams. Not a buyer of services but a benchmark for what enterprise-grade internal compliance staffing looks like — relevant for understanding the ceiling on what outsourced firms can charge relative to insourced solutions.

Direct peers

• J.J. Keller & Associates: Industry-leading DOT compliance services, consulting, and compliance products company. Directly comparable as both firms help fleets with CSA score management, driver qualification files, hours-of-service compliance, and regulatory training — though J.J. Keller also sells a broad SaaS and published-regulations portfolio that this firm lacks.
• Foley Carrier Services: DOT compliance and CSA score management services firm serving trucking fleets. Comparable in providing outsourced CSA BASIC score analysis, DOT audit preparation, and compliance consulting — though typically paired with insurance and factoring offerings for carriers.
• SafetyFirst (a Division of Cottingham & Butler): Transportation safety and DOT compliance consulting organization serving trucking and bus operators. Directly comparable service portfolio including DOT audit preparation, driver training, drug and alcohol program administration, and ongoing safety management support.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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