Safety
Safety is the foundation of the operation.
DOT and FMCSA compliance, driver qualification, and equipment integrity are operating requirements here — not a page in a binder.
- Pre & Post-Trip
- Every shiftPre & Post-Trip
- Hours Monitored
- ELDHours Monitored
- Queried
- ClearinghouseQueried
- Stop-Work Authority
- Any driverStop-Work Authority
The Program
Four areas, run as standing requirements
Each of these is checked before a driver is dispatched and audited on an ongoing basis.
01
Driver Qualification
- Driver qualification files maintained per FMCSA requirements
- MVR review and employment verification before dispatch
- Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse queries
- DOT drug and alcohol testing program
02
Hours & Compliance
- Hours-of-service compliance monitored against ELD records
- Short-haul exception applied only where it legitimately qualifies
- DOT and FMCSA regulatory compliance
- Accident reporting and investigation procedure
03
Equipment Integrity
- Pre-trip and post-trip inspections recorded every shift
- Scheduled preventive maintenance intervals
- Annual inspections and defect tracking to resolution
- Out-of-service items cleared before a unit is dispatched
04
Site & Field Safety
- Customer site rules and orientation followed without exception
- Oilfield site safety practices for well-site and pad work
- Ongoing safety training and toolbox topics
- Stop-work authority for any driver on any load
“Every driver is expected to operate professionally, communicate clearly, follow customer site rules, and protect the safety of themselves, the customer, and the public. A driver who stops a job on safety grounds is backed by this company — every time.”
Documentation
Records available on request
Brokers, shippers, and procurement teams can request compliance documentation directly from dispatch.
- MC Number
- MC-123456
- DOT Number
- DOT-789012
- Safety Contact
- Onboarding@pstlfreight.com
Need our compliance documentation?
Certificates of insurance, W-9, and carrier packet are available the same business day.