DOT & FMCSA Compliance

Bus Fleet Compliance Management & Automated Tracking

Stop worrying about DOT audits and compliance violations. Bus CMMS automates driver qualification tracking, DVIR inspections, expiration alerts, and audit preparation - so you're always compliant and never caught off guard.

Zero

Violations

98%

Compliance

83%

Less Audit Time

$125K

Fines Avoided
Compliance Dashboard
Audit Ready
42
Drivers OK
68
Buses OK
3
Expiring
0
Violations
Compliant Expiring Expired
Driver CDL Licenses All drivers verified
42/42 Valid
Medical Cards DOT Physicals
3 Expiring
Annual Inspections All buses current
68/68 Done

Simple Process

How Compliance Management Works

1

Track Everything

Import drivers and buses. System tracks CDLs, medical cards, inspections, and all compliance documents automatically.

2

Get Alerts

Receive automatic alerts 90, 60, and 30 days before anything expires. Never miss a renewal deadline again.

3

Pass Audits

Generate complete audit documentation with one click. All records organized and instantly accessible.

Driver Qualification Files
42 Qualified
Add Driver Upload Docs
Mike Johnson
CDL-A #DJ4521847
Complete
CDL Valid Medical Current
Sarah Lee
CDL-B #SL7823654
Complete
CDL Valid Medical 28d
Tom Garcia
CDL-A #TG9541236
Complete
CDL Valid Medical Current
Compliant Expiring Expired

Driver Qualification Files

Complete DQF Management for Every Driver

FMCSA requires complete Driver Qualification Files for every CDL driver. Bus CMMS tracks all required documents, sends expiration alerts, and keeps you audit-ready at all times.

CDL Tracking

Class, endorsements, expiration

Medical Cards

DOT physicals & alerts

MVR Reports

Annual motor vehicle records

Drug & Alcohol

Testing & clearinghouse

Required DQF Documents
  • CDL Copy
  • Medical Card
  • MVR Report
  • Road Test Cert
  • Employment App
  • Drug Test Results
Today's DVIR
28/28 Done
Bus #101 Mike Johnson • 5:45 AM
Pass
Bus #108 Sarah Lee • 6:00 AM
Minor
Bus #115 Tom Garcia • 6:15 AM
Pass
Bus #122 Lisa Chen • 6:30 AM
Pass

DVIR Compliance

Digital Pre-Trip & Post-Trip Inspections

DOT requires DVIR inspections for every bus, every day. Bus CMMS makes compliance automatic with digital forms, defect tracking, and complete audit trails.

Mobile DVIR

Inspect on any device

Photo Evidence

Document defects

Digital Signatures

Legally valid e-signs

Defect Workflow

Auto work orders

Standard DVIR Checklist Items
  • Brakes & Air Lines
  • Lights & Reflectors
  • Tires & Wheels
  • Horn & Wipers
  • Emergency Exit
  • Mirrors & Glass
  • Stop Arm & Lights
  • Crossing Gate
Expiration Alerts
8 Upcoming
CRITICAL - 7 Days
Medical Card - James Wilson
Expires: Jan 23, 2026
Action Required
28 Days
Medical Card - Sarah Lee
Scheduled
32 Days
Annual Inspection - Bus #108
Scheduled
45 Days
CDL Renewal - Tom Garcia
Notified
1
Critical
4
30 Days
3
60 Days

Smart Alerts

Never Miss an Expiration Deadline

Automated alerts at 90, 60, and 30 days before anything expires. Drivers and managers both get notified so nothing falls through the cracks. No more expired medical cards or lapsed certifications.

90/60/30 Day Alerts

Multiple reminder levels

Email & SMS

Notify drivers & managers

Auto Scheduling

Schedule from alerts

Dashboard View

All expirations at glance

Pro Tip: Set Up Cascading Alerts

Configure alerts to escalate - notify drivers at 90 days, managers at 60 days, and executives at 30 days for items still pending renewal.

Audit Report Generator
Ready
Select Report Type
Full DOT Audit
Driver Files
Vehicle Records
DVIR History
Full DOT Audit Report
Driver Qualification Files 42 Complete
DVIR Records (90 days) 2,520 Records
Maintenance History 847 Work Orders
Vehicle Compliance 68/68 Current
Generate Audit Report

Audit Preparation

Pass Every DOT Audit with Confidence

When the auditor arrives, you'll be ready. Generate complete audit documentation with one click. All records organized, accessible, and compliant.

12+ hrs

Before: Manual Prep

<2 hrs

After: With Bus CMMS
One-Click Reports

Full audit package instantly

Organized Records

Everything sorted

Complete History

All maintenance records

Export Options

PDF, Excel, Print

Complete Solution

Everything You Need for Compliance

Comprehensive tools designed specifically for bus fleet DOT & FMCSA compliance management

Driver Qualification Files

Complete DQF management with CDL, medical cards, MVR, and background checks.

DVIR Compliance

Digital pre-trip and post-trip inspections with defect tracking.

Expiration Alerts

Automated 90/60/30 day warnings for licenses, medical cards, inspections.

Audit Reports

One-click audit documentation and compliance reports.

Vehicle Compliance

Annual inspections, registrations, insurance tracking.

Violation Tracking

Document violations and track corrective actions.

HOS Integration

Hours of Service tracking with ELD integration.

Document Storage

Centralized, secure storage for all compliance documents.

Training Records

Track driver training and certification renewals.

Mobile Access

Complete compliance checks from any device.

Regulation Updates

Stay current with FMCSA regulation changes.

Compliance Analytics

Track compliance metrics and identify issues.

Success Story

From Audit Anxiety to Zero Violations

Metro Transit Authority Achieves 18 Months of Zero DOT Violations

98%

Compliance

$125K

Fines Avoided

Zero

Violations

2 hrs

Audit Prep
68
Buses
42
Drivers
18 mo
Zero Violations
600%
ROI

"Before Bus CMMS, DOT audits gave me nightmares. We'd spend days gathering paperwork, and still get violations for missing documents. Now everything is organized, alerts keep us ahead of expirations, and we passed our last three audits with zero violations."

MC
Michael Chen
Safety Director

"The expiration alerts alone are worth the investment. We used to have drivers show up with expired medical cards - immediate violation. Now I get alerts 90 days out and every driver renewal is scheduled before it becomes an issue."

SJ
Sarah Johnson
Compliance Manager

FAQS

Compliance Management FAQ

Bus CMMS manages all major DOT and FMCSA requirements: Driver Qualification Files (CDL, medical cards, MVR, background checks), daily DVIR inspections, annual vehicle inspections, maintenance records, Hours of Service compliance, and drug & alcohol testing records. The system sends automated alerts before anything expires.

Bus CMMS keeps you audit-ready by maintaining organized, accessible records. Generate complete audit documentation with one click including driver files, DVIR history, maintenance records, and vehicle compliance. Most customers reduce audit prep from 12+ hours to under 2 hours.

Yes, Bus CMMS automatically tracks medical card expiration dates and sends alerts at 90, 60, and 30 days. Both drivers and managers receive notifications so renewals are never missed. This prevents the costly violation of drivers operating with expired medical cards.

Yes, Bus CMMS meets all DOT/FMCSA requirements for electronic DVIRs including driver identification, vehicle identification, timestamps, all required inspection items, defect documentation with photos, digital signatures, and corrective action tracking. Records are stored beyond the 90-day minimum.

Most bus fleets are fully operational within 1-2 weeks. Implementation includes importing drivers and vehicles, uploading existing documents, configuring DVIR checklists, and training staff. We can import existing records so you start with complete compliance history. Many customers complete first digital DVIRs on day one.

Ready to Eliminate Compliance Anxiety?

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