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DOTFocused makes it easy for you to manage your business and stay compliant.

Driver Qualification File Management

Managing DOT Driver Qualification Files can be a hassle—but it doesn’t have to be DOTFocused is your all-in-one, web-based solution for organizing and maintaining driver qualification records with ease and efficiency.

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Driver Compliance Management

Ditch the paperwork and streamline your hiring process with our DOT-Compliant Online Driver Application—built specifically for the trucking industry.

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Detailed DOTFocused Report

Streamline Hiring with Our DOT PSP Report Service


Make informed hiring decisions and stay compliant with our DOT Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) Report Service.

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Asset Management

Fast & Automated State Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) Service — Stay ahead of compliance and make informed hiring decisions with our State MVR Service—fast, easy, and automated.

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Drug Testing Program Management

Keep your workforce safe, compliant, and ready for the road — without the administrative burden.

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Audit Management

DOT Audit? No Problem—We’ve Got You Covered!


Getting audited doesn’t have to be stressful. With our law enforcement login feature, you can assign the audited drivers, and we’ll handle the rest!

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Training Management

Empower your team with the knowledge and skills they need — without the headache of managing it all yourself.

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Permit Management

Stop chasing paperwork and let us handle the permits — so you can focus on the road ahead.

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Task Management

Stay organized, stay efficient — let us handle the moving parts so nothing falls through the cracks.

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safety management tools

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Incident & Investigation

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Job Safety Analysis

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Material Safety Data Sheets

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Lockout / Tagout Procedures

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Policy & Procedure Management

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Audit Management

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DOTFocused is Simple & Easy to use Across all Devices

Stop wasting time and money using old fashioned paper filing systems rife with human error.

Any questions? We Have Answers

  • I want to open a new trucking company, what do I need?

    • Register your business and trademark the name
    • File for an EIN with IRS
    • Obtain a USDOT number & Authority
    • Obtain a BOC-3 Agent & Insurance
    • Obtain an IRP and IFTA account
  • How much does it cost to get your own trucking authority?

    The FMCSA charges $699 to file the paperwork and get your authority issued.

  • What is a BOC-3 processing agent?

    It’s an FMCSA agent or business that receives legal documents on behalf of a company. This includes court papers, complaints, and summons. Our related company 1+49 Process Agents LLC provides agents in all 50 states.

  • What is UCR?

    It’s an annual fee that all individuals or companies that operate commercial motor vehicles across state or international lines must pay based on the number of vehicles.

  • What is biennial?

    It’s an update with the FMCSA that requires entities to update their information every two years.

  • What is IFTA?

    It's a fuel tax collection and sharing agreement for the redistribution of fuel taxes paid by interstate commercial carriers.

  • What is HVUT?

    The heavy vehicle use tax or HVUT is a fee assessed annually on heavy vehicles operating on public highways at registered gross weights equal to or exceeding 55,000 pounds.

  • I bought a truck; how can I get it registered and get my plates?

    You will need to title the vehicle first with your local county and then add it to your IRP account.

  • I am running under somebody else’s authority; can I open an IRP account?

    Yes, as long as you have an Employment Agreement.

  • How does your drug & alcohol consortium work?

    We send drivers for a pre-employment test and once negative results are received, we will add the driver into our drug pool. Testing is conducted at a designated site across the US.

  • I’m the owner, but I don’t drive why do I have to be enrolled in a consortium?

    As an owner-operator of a commercial vehicle, even if you don't personally drive, you are still required to be enrolled in a consortium because DOT regulations prohibit single owner-operators from managing their own random drug and alcohol testing program.

  • I am enrolled in your consortium, but I have not been tested randomly, why?

    If you are enrolled in a drug testing consortium but haven't been randomly tested, it's likely because random selection is based on a large pool of drivers from different companies, meaning the odds of being chosen for a test at any given time are relatively low, especially if your company has a small number of drivers; essentially, your chances of being selected are diluted by the larger pool within the consortium. 

  • What is the Return to Duty process?

    It's a series of steps that an employee must complete to return to a safety-sensitive job after a drug or alcohol violation. The process includes evaluation, education, treatment, and testing. 

  • What is the FMCSA Portal? What do I need to open one?

    It’s an online platform that allows users, including carriers, brokers, and state officials, to access various safety data and information systems related to commercial vehicles with a single set of login credentials.  What do I need to open one? You will need to request your USDOT Pin and create a Login.gov account.

  • What is the Clearinghouse? What do I need to open one?

    It's a central repository to track CDL driver drug and alcohol test results and return-to-duty information.  What do I need to open one ? You need a valid email address and to create a login.gov account. You can use your existing login.gov account if you already have one. 

  • What is a Query?

    Detailed information about any violations found in a driver's Clearinghouse record. 

  • I drove zero miles this quarter, do I need to file an IFTA return?

    Yes, you must file a separate return each calendar quarter for each fuel type indicated on your initial or renewal application even when no miles were accrued that quarter.

fleet insights

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We’ve recently been working on our federal income taxes, since Tax Day is next Monday this year. Probably many of you have been too.
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The Federal Register of March 31, 2016, carried a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from the federal Internal Revenue Service proposing permanent rules for the 12 percent excise tax on the sale of trucks, trailers, and parts and for the federal tax on heavy tires.

Why We Do What We Do

At National Fleet Services, we believe in more than just business - we believe in building the future of the trucking industry. Through our dedication to its growth and sustainability, we help motor carriers succedd today while paving the way for the opportunties of tomorrow.

"They assisted me in getting my IRP and IFTA account set up, and my FMCSA Clearinghouse Mgmt. They have a great team at NFS and truly will provide you with a quality service!"


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