October 3-7  |  Starting at $500

New Entrants

Becoming a New Entrant

You’re Not Just Starting a Business — You’re Entering a Regulated System

When you apply for a USDOT number, you enter the FMCSA New Entrant Safety Assurance Program. For the next 12–18 months, FMCSA evaluates whether your company can operate safely and follow federal regulations.

Most new carriers struggle — not because they’re unsafe, but because the rules are confusing. DOT Safety Guy makes it simple.

What FMCSA Expects from You

The New Entrant Requirements

  • Implement a safety management system

  • Maintain required records

  • Train drivers on compliance

  • Monitor hours‑of‑service

  • Maintain vehicle files

  • Maintain driver qualification files

  • Follow drug & alcohol testing rules

  • Prepare for your New Entrant Safety Audit

“You are the boss now, all this and then some are required while you are trying to make money for your new business”