Originally published at: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/what-every-small-carrier-should-know-before-their-first-dot-audit
Let’s not sugarcoat it—your first DOT audit is a test, and most small carriers walk in unprepared. Not because they don’t care, but because they don’t know what to expect. They assume having insurance, a truck, and a few loads under their belt means they’re good. But when FMCSA comes knocking, it’s not about how…