DOT compliance for owner-operators
One truck, no time for paperwork. FleetSafety keeps your DQ file, medical card, drug program, and CSA score current — from $20/mo, or free to start.
What hurts today
- No back office — you drive all day, then face the paperwork at night.
- A single expired medical card or missed random can put you out of service.
- Compliance vendors quote fleet prices that make no sense for one truck.
How FleetSafety answers
- Self-serve software keeps every document and deadline in one place for $20/mo (free for your first truck).
- Automatic reminders for medical, MVR, IFTA, and Clearinghouse so nothing lapses.
- Upgrade to managed only if you want us to run it for you — no minimum fleet size.
Most owner-operators start on free or $20/mo software and add managed pieces (Clearinghouse, drug consortium) only as needed.
Owner-operators: common questions
Questions
Do I need a safety program if I only have one truck?
Yes. FMCSA holds single-truck interstate carriers to the same driver-qualification, drug-and-alcohol, and hours-of-service rules as large fleets. A New Entrant Safety Audit applies in your first 12 months.
What is the cheapest way to stay compliant as an owner-operator?
Self-serve software that tracks your documents and deadlines. FleetSafety is free for one truck and $20/mo for the full platform — far less than a managed service you may not need yet.
Can I join a DOT random drug and alcohol consortium with one driver?
Yes. Single-driver operations must enroll in a DOT random testing consortium. FleetSafety can enroll you and handle the selections and MRO reporting.
Built for owner-operators.
Software from $20/truck or fully managed at $50/truck. No contract.