trucking compliance

What Does DOT Actually See When They Check Your ELD?

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ELD roadside inspection showing what DOT officers review during an electronic logging device inspection.

Q: What does DOT see when they check your ELD?

A: During an ELD roadside inspection, DOT may review your Hours of Service records, duty status changes, log edits, unassigned driving time, ELD malfunctions, and whether you can properly transfer records.

Random DOT Drug Test on the Road: What Owner-Operators Need to Know

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Truck driver checking phone beside semi truck about how long you have after random DOT drug test notification

How long do you have to take a random DOT drug test once notified?

Once notified, you must proceed immediately to testing after completing any safety-sensitive function already in progress. Unnecessary delay can be treated as a refusal under FMCSA rules.