Introduction
Compliance in the trucking sector is not only paperwork—it’s safety, efficiency, and safeguarding your business from unwanted risks. Among all the compliance priorities for carriers, Hours of Service (HOS) is perhaps the most important. Drivers are required to adhere strictly to rules governing rest breaks, driving hours, and duty cycles so that they drive safely on the road. At Expert Trucking Solutions (ETS), we are experts in providing HOS Monthly Audits to assist businesses in detecting problems prior to them becoming violations. Our mission is easy: keep your fleet safe, compliant, and audit-ready each and every month.
What Are HOS Monthly Audits & Our Services
An HOS Monthly Audit is a formal examination of your drivers’ logs—be they on Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) or paper logs. The goal is to identify violations, detect risk patterns, and fix mistakes before they become major issues. At ETS, we offer:
- Detailed log inspections to identify HOS violations like over-driving, skipped breaks, or fabricated logs.
- ELD compliance verifications to ensure your devices are functioning correctly and data is valid.
- Driver coaching & training sessions to teach rules and avoid repeat infractions.
- Audit-ready documentation so your business is ready if DOT or provincial regulators make unannounced visits.
- Tidy corrective action plans that make compliance easy and enduring.
Benefits of HOS Monthly Audits
Detect Issues Early
Monthly audits allow you to correct errors before they lead to fines or infractions.
Improve Road Safety
Enforcing drivers’ compliance with rest and duty restrictions helps to minimize fatigue, accidents, and downtime.
Maintain Strong CSA & Safety Ratings
Fewer infractions equal higher safety scores, and that translates directly to your reputation and trust with regulators and customers.
Save on Costs
Preventive compliance saves penalties and over time decreases insurance risk.
Peace of Mind
With ETS managing your monthly HOS audits, you can concentrate on operations knowing compliance is taken care of.
Why Choose Expert Trucking Solutions
- Industry Expertise: ETS has years of experience with trucking companies throughout Canada and the United States and maintains complete FMCSA and local compliance.
- Proactive Support: We don’t simply identify issues—we offer solutions and training to avoid repeat infractions.
- Customized Services: From small carriers to large fleets, our audits are designed to your operations.
- Trusted Partner: We do more than comply—ETS is a partner committed to your long-term success.
Conclusion
HOS regulations exist to keep drivers safe and fleets reliable, but compliance management can be daunting without proper assistance. That’s why Expert Trucking Solutions provides organized, dependable HOS Monthly Audits that safeguard your business from penalties, enhance safety, and keep your company audit-ready at all times. With ETS, compliance is one less item to stress about—giving you the freedom to concentrate on growth.
FAQs
Q1: Why must I have HOS audits monthly if I already have ELDs?
ELDs log data, but they don’t prevent infringements on their own. Monthly audits detect mistakes, abuse, or hazardous behavior that devices won’t identify.
Q2: What is ETS going to do if we have infractions in our logs?
We send a full report and a plan of action to correct issues. Our staff also trains your drivers so that they don’t make the same errors again.
Q3: Will monthly audits lower my risk of a DOT fine?
Yes. By catching and fixing problems before they develop into major issues, your business will be less likely to receive penalties when it undergoes a DOT or provincial inspection.
Q4: Can ETS tailor audits to small and large fleets?
Yes. With 5 trucks or 500, we customize our HOS Monthly Audit services to meet your individual needs.