Use case
Use this when records are split between dispatch, safety, accounting, vendors, and drivers.
Scope
- Driver roster locked for audit period
- Unit roster locked for audit period
- Former drivers checked
- Inactive or sold units checked
Owners
- DQ file owner assigned
- Maintenance owner assigned
- ELD or HOS owner assigned
- Drug and alcohol owner assigned where applicable
- Insurance and authority owner assigned
Packet check
- Shared packet location created
- File names consistent
- Portal backup access confirmed
- Missing-items log reviewed
Related guide
Use the full guide when you need context, common gaps, and before/during/after audit steps.
Open Small Fleet Audit PrepSources
FMCSA · official
Investigations and Compliance Reviews
FMCSA overview of interventions, investigations, and compliance review context.
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49 CFR Part 391 - Qualifications of Drivers
Driver qualification rules, medical certification, applications, inquiries, and annual review context.
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49 CFR Part 396 - Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance
Inspection, repair, maintenance, annual inspection, and roadside inspection records.
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49 CFR Part 395 - Hours of Service of Drivers
Hours-of-service rules and supporting document requirements.
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49 CFR Part 382 - Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing
Drug and alcohol testing program requirements for CDL drivers where applicable.
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