How to Stay DOT Compliant Without Losing Your Mind

If you're responsible for running a fleet, even just a few commercial vehicles, DOT compliance is not optional. One missed requirement could lead to thousands in fines, a shutdown order, or worse.

This session is designed for business owners, safety managers, and operations staff who want real-world guidance on how to stay compliant without the confusion.

Presented by the Compliance Team at Prime Fleet Management, led by Ontaria Read, Founder of PFM and a DOT Safety & Compliance expert, this workshop will break down what you actually need to know to protect your company.

• What triggers DOT audits — and how to avoid them
• The top 5 compliance mistakes small fleets make
• Which documents must be available (and updated!)
• How to manage driver logs and vehicle inspections properly
• Tools and systems to make compliance easier (even with a small team)

• A downloadable DOT Audit Readiness Checklist
• Free access to our “Compliance Risk Snapshot” tool
• Opportunity to book a complimentary DOT Compliance Assessment
• Special discounts on Prime Fleet Management services for attendees

• Trucking companies with 1–100 power units
• Construction firms or subcontractors with DOT-regulated trucks
• Logistics, waste, landscaping, or delivery businesses with CMVs
• Safety managers, fleet admins, dispatchers, and owner-operators

Whether you’re new to DOT rules or just trying to keep up, this session will give you the clarity and next steps you need to stay compliant, avoid penalties, and run a safer fleet

Info: Overview of who Prime Fleet Management is,

What you’ll walk away with today,

Why DOT compliance is mission-critical — even if you’re not a trucking company.

Info: Who is subject to FMCSA regulations (you might be and not even know it),

Key thresholds (GVWR, interstate vs. intrastate, CDL vs. non-CDL),

Common myths that get companies in trouble.

Info: Real examples of avoidable violations,

HOS, DQFs, DVIRs, Drug & Alcohol Testing — what’s being missed,

How these violations impact CSA scores, insurance rates, and audits.

Info: What documentation you need to have ready (DQFs, policies, logs, maintenance),

How to organize and maintain them — even with a small team,

Compliance readiness vs. audit panic.

Info: ELD, maintenance tracking, and D&A program management,

What to outsource vs. what to manage in-house,

Time-saving tools for small fleets and non-trucking operators.

Info: Ask your company-specific questions and Get immediate expert feedback

Also check out other Workshops in Highland.