Raisedash Academy

Raisedash Academy · DOT & FMCSA training for US carriers

The DOT Compliance Course for Trucking Companies

Every rule your company is expected to follow — operating authority, driver files, drug & alcohol testing, hours of service, audits — taught in plain English, in 190 short video lessons you can watch or read. Built for the person who runs compliance: owners, safety managers, and owner-operators.

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  • Regulations current as of June 2026
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  • 22modules
  • 190video & text lessons
  • 12+hours of lessons
  • 91forms included free

What you'll learn

The full curriculum: 22 modules, every lesson listed.

This is the entire course, nothing held back. Open any module to see exactly what's inside it — what you see here is what you get.

Core curriculum

The system every carrier needs, whatever you haul

16 modules · 165 lessons
Module 1Regulatory Landscape & the Safety/Compliance Manager Role7lessons

27 min of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 1 Overview: The Regulatory Landscape and Your Role2 min
  2. 01Who Regulates Trucking: The Key Agencies4 min
  3. 02How the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Are Organized4 min
  4. 03Interstate vs. Intrastate: Which Rules Apply to You5 min
  5. 04The Safety Manager's Role, Responsibilities, and Liability4 min
  6. 05Tracking Rule Changes with eCFR and the Federal Registersite walkthrough4 min
  7. 06Using the FMCSA Motor Carrier Safety Plannersite walkthrough4 min
Module 2Company Setup, Operating Authority & Registration11lessons

48 min of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 2 Overview: Standing Up a Compliant Carrier2 min
  2. 01Setting Up Your Business: Entity, EIN, and State Registration5 min
  3. 02The USDOT Number: What It Is and Who Needs One4 min
  4. 03Operating Authority Types: MC, FF, and MX5 min
  5. 04The End of MC Numbers: USDOT-Number Consolidation4 min
  6. 05Registering in Motus: Account Claim, Login.gov, and Identity Verificationsite walkthrough5 min
  7. 06BOC-3 and Designating Process Agents4 min
  8. 07Filing Your MCS-150 Biennial Updatesite walkthrough5 min
  9. 08The New Entrant Program: Your First 18 Months4 min
  10. 09Unified Carrier Registration (UCR): Annual Fees and Fleet Brackets5 min
  11. 10Heavy Vehicle Use Tax: IRS Form 2290 and Schedule 15 min
Module 3Safety Leadership & Program Development8lessons

32 min of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 3 Overview: Leading the Safety Program2 min
  2. 01Building a Safety Culture and Winning Ownership Buy-In4 min
  3. 02The Safety Management Cycle (SMC)5 min
  4. 03Writing Your Safety Policy and Compliance Manual5 min
  5. 04Safety Meetings, Training Cadence, and Driver Accountability4 min
  6. 05Safety KPIs and Dashboards4 min
  7. 06How a Strong Safety Program Lowers Insurance Premiums4 min
  8. 07The Anti-Coercion Rule and Whistleblower Protections4 min
Module 4Hiring & Onboarding13lessons

55 min of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 4 Overview: The Driver Lifecycle Starts Here2 min
  2. 01The Driver Application Done Right (391.21)4 min
  3. 02Pulling a Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) Reportsite walkthrough5 min
  4. 03Pulling and Reading a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)5 min
  5. 04Previous-Employer Safety Performance History (391.23)4 min
  6. 05Running a Clearinghouse Pre-Employment Querysite walkthrough5 min
  7. 06Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) and the Training Provider Registry5 min
  8. 07The Road Test and Skills Certification (391.31)4 min
  9. 08Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Classification and Misclassification Risk4 min
  10. 09Owner-Operator and Lease Agreements (Part 376)4 min
  11. 10E-Verify and Work Authorization Basics4 min
  12. 11How New Hires Affect Your Insurance4 min
  13. 12Designing Your Onboarding and Orientation Workflow5 min
Module 5Driver Qualification (DQ) Files11lessons

44 min of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 5 Overview: The Driver Qualification File2 min
  2. 01What Goes In the Driver Qualification (DQ) File (391.51)5 min
  3. 02CDL Classes and Restrictions4 min
  4. 03CDL Endorsements Explained (H, N, T, P, S, X)4 min
  5. 04The DOT Physical and the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners5 min
  6. 05Medical Certification Under the National Registry II (NRII)4 min
  7. 06The Annual MVR Review (391.25)4 min
  8. 07The Annual List of Violations / Driver Certification (391.27)4 min
  9. 08Disqualifying Offenses (383.51)4 min
  10. 09Electronic DQ Files and E-Signatures4 min
  11. 10Organizing Company, Truck, and Driver Documents (with Retention Basics)4 min
Module 6Drug & Alcohol Program15lessons

1 h 1 min of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 6 Overview: The Drug & Alcohol Program2 min
  2. 01DOT vs. Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing4 min
  3. 02The Six DOT Test Types4 min
  4. 03Random Testing: Minimum Rates and a Defensible Selection4 min
  5. 04Who's Who: C/TPA, MRO, SAP, and BAT/STT4 min
  6. 05Specimen Types: Urine, Oral Fluid, and Hair4 min
  7. 06Direct-Observation Collection Rules4 min
  8. 07Reasonable-Suspicion Supervisor Training (382.603)4 min
  9. 08Using the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: Registration, Queries, and Reportingsite walkthrough5 min
  10. 09The Return-to-Duty (RTD) Process5 min
  11. 10Clearinghouse-II: CDL Downgrade for 'Prohibited' Status4 min
  12. 11Watch Item: Fentanyl Panel Addition4 min
  13. 12Watch Item: Marijuana and the State-Legalization Conflict4 min
  14. 13Writing Your Company Drug & Alcohol Policy5 min
  15. 14Drug & Alcohol Recordkeeping and Retention4 min
Module 7Hours of Service & ELDs15lessons

1 h of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 7 Overview: Hours of Service and ELDs2 min
  2. 01The Core HOS Limits: 11, 14, and 60/704 min
  3. 02The 30-Minute Break Rule4 min
  4. 03Sleeper-Berth and Split-Sleeper Provisions4 min
  5. 04The Key HOS Exceptions: Short-Haul, Adverse Driving, and 16-Hour4 min
  6. 05Agricultural and Other HOS Exemptions4 min
  7. 06The ELD Mandate and Technical Requirements5 min
  8. 07Checking the ELD Registered-Devices List (and Decertifications)site walkthrough5 min
  9. 08Log Edits, Annotations, and Unidentified Driving4 min
  10. 09Supporting Documents for HOS4 min
  11. 10ELD Malfunctions and the 8-Day Paper Backup4 min
  12. 11Personal Conveyance and Yard Moves4 min
  13. 12Preventing ELD Tampering and Falsification4 min
  14. 13Watch Item: HOS Pilot Programs4 min
  15. 14HOS/ELD Violations and Their CSA Impact4 min
Module 8Vehicle Maintenance & Inspections11lessons

44 min of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 8 Overview: Vehicle Maintenance and Inspections2 min
  2. 01Building a Systematic Maintenance Program (Part 396)4 min
  3. 02DVIRs: Pre-Trip, Post-Trip, and Electronic4 min
  4. 03The Annual (Periodic) Inspection (396.17)5 min
  5. 04Critical Components: Brakes, Tires, Lighting, and Coupling (Part 393)4 min
  6. 05Preventive Maintenance Schedules and Checklists4 min
  7. 06Maintenance Recordkeeping and Retention4 min
  8. 07Roadside Inspection Levels I-VIII4 min
  9. 08Out-of-Service Criteria and Orders (CVSA OOSC)4 min
  10. 09English Language Proficiency at Roadside (and the Non-Domiciled CDL Watch Item)4 min
  11. 10Preparing for CVSA International Roadcheck5 min
Module 9Roadside Inspections, Accidents & Investigations9lessons

37 min of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 9 Overview: Accidents and Investigations2 min
  2. 01The Accident Register and What Counts as a DOT-Recordable Crash (390.15)4 min
  3. 02Building an Accident Packet / Driver Crash Kit5 min
  4. 03Post-Accident Testing Triggers (382.303)4 min
  5. 04Accident Response Procedures4 min
  6. 05Root-Cause Analysis Basics4 min
  7. 06The Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP)5 min
  8. 07Filing a DataQs Request for Data Review (RDR)site walkthrough5 min
  9. 08Responding to Citations/Violations and Corrective Action4 min
Module 10SMSCSA & Safety Performance9lessons

36 min of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 10 Overview: CSA and Safety Performance2 min
  2. 01CSA Program Overview4 min
  3. 02The Seven BASICs and Current SMS Methodology4 min
  4. 03What Feeds Your Scores: Data Sources and Windows4 min
  5. 04Intervention Thresholds and the Enforcement Ladder4 min
  6. 05Checking Your Scores: SMS Public Display and Carrier Login (PIN)site walkthrough5 min
  7. 06Watch Item: The Enhanced SMS Overhaul4 min
  8. 07Score Management and Improvement Playbook5 min
  9. 08How Insurers, Brokers, and Shippers Use Your CSA Data4 min
Module 11FMCSA Audits & Safety Fitness8lessons

31 min of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 11 Overview: Audits and Safety Fitness2 min
  2. 01The Landscape of FMCSA Audits and Investigations4 min
  3. 02The New Entrant Safety Audit: Process and Timeline4 min
  4. 03Compliance Reviews: Focused vs. Comprehensive and Off-Site/Desk Audits4 min
  5. 04Audit Preparation and Document Organization5 min
  6. 05Safety Fitness Determination and Safety Ratings (Part 385)4 min
  7. 06Corrective Action Plans4 min
  8. 07Civil Penalties and Appeals4 min
Module 12Taxes, Permits & Recurring Filings9lessons

41 min of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 12 Overview: Taxes, Permits, and Recurring Filings2 min
  2. 01IFTA: Fundamentals and Quarterly Returns5 min
  3. 02IRP and Apportioned Plates: Fundamentals5 min
  4. 03State Weight-Distance and Weight-Mile Taxes5 min
  5. 04CTC Filing / Process5 min
  6. 05TRUCRS and CARB: Adding a Truck and California Clean Truck Compliancesite walkthrough6 min
  7. 06Trip, Fuel, and Temporary Permits4 min
  8. 07Oversize and Overweight Permits4 min
  9. 08Building a Compliance Calendar from Your Filings5 min
Module 13Insurance & Financial Responsibility11lessons

42 min of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 13 Overview: Insurance and Financial Responsibility2 min
  2. 01Federal Proof of Financial Responsibility: MCS-90, BMC-91/91X, BMC-34/854 min
  3. 02Minimum Coverage Requirements4 min
  4. 03Coverage Types You Actually Need4 min
  5. 04Getting a Certificate of Insurance (COI)4 min
  6. 05Renewals and Changing Insurers Without a Lapse4 min
  7. 06Loss Runs and Loss-Run Analysis4 min
  8. 07Working With Agents and Brokers4 min
  9. 08Claims Handling4 min
  10. 09How Safety Scores Affect Your Premiums4 min
  11. 10Watch Item: Broker Financial Responsibility and Transparency4 min
Module 14Master ReferenceRecordkeeping & Retention6lessons

23 min of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 14 Overview: Recordkeeping and Retention2 min
  2. 01The Master Retention Schedule by Document Type5 min
  3. 02Electronic Records and E-Signature Compliance4 min
  4. 03Digital File Structure and Naming Conventions4 min
  5. 04Backup, Access Control, and Data Security4 min
  6. 05Audit-Ready Organization4 min
Module 15Technology & Compliance Tools6lessons

24 min of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 15 Overview: Technology and Compliance Tools2 min
  2. 01Transportation Management Systems (TMS) for Compliance4 min
  3. 02ELD, Telematics, and Dashcam Platforms5 min
  4. 03Compliance Dashboards and Alerting4 min
  5. 04Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Basics4 min
  6. 05A Vendor Evaluation Framework5 min
Module 16Government & Industry Websites & Tools16lessons

1 h 10 min of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 16 Overview: The Tool Tour2 min
  2. 01Motus: The USDOT Registration Systemsite walkthrough5 min
  3. 02SAFER: Pulling a Company Snapshotsite walkthrough4 min
  4. 03The SMS/CSA Portal and Prioritization Previewsite walkthrough5 min
  5. 04Licensing & Insurance (L&I): Where It Still Appliessite walkthrough4 min
  6. 05The Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Portalsite walkthrough5 min
  7. 06The National Registry of Certified Medical Examinerssite walkthrough4 min
  8. 07The PSP Websitesite walkthrough5 min
  9. 08TRUCRS (CARB) Portalsite walkthrough5 min
  10. 09IRS 2290 E-Filesite walkthrough5 min
  11. 10Your Secretary of State Business Portalsite walkthrough4 min
  12. 11State IFTA and IRP Portalssite walkthrough5 min
  13. 12NHTSA Recalls Lookupsite walkthrough4 min
  14. 13FMCSA Self-Help Resources: Safety Planner, Training Center, and Regulatory Guidancesite walkthrough4 min
  15. 14Finding the CVSA Out-of-Service Criteriasite walkthrough4 min
  16. 15DataQssite walkthrough5 min

Electives

For operations that haul hazmat, secure loads, carry passengers, or run a shop

4 modules · 19 lessons
Module 17ElectiveHazardous Materials7lessons

27 min of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 17 Overview: Hazardous Materials2 min
  2. 01PHMSA Hazmat Registrationsite walkthrough4 min
  3. 02Hazmat Employee Training (Part 172, Subpart H)4 min
  4. 03Hazmat Security Plans4 min
  5. 04Placarding, Labeling, and Marking4 min
  6. 05Shipping Papers and Emergency Response Info5 min
  7. 06The Hazmat Compliance BASIC4 min
Module 18ElectiveCargo Securement5lessons

18 min of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 18 Overview: Cargo Securement2 min
  2. 01Cargo Securement Rules (Part 393, Subpart I)4 min
  3. 02Working Load Limits and Tiedowns4 min
  4. 03Commodity-Specific Securement Requirements4 min
  5. 04Securement and the Annual Roadcheck Focus4 min
Module 19ElectivePassenger Operations2lessons

6 min of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 19 Overview: Passenger Operations2 min
  2. 01Passenger-Carrier-Specific Rules4 min
Module 22AdjacentFacility & Workplace Safety / OSHA5lessons

18 min of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 22 Overview: Facility and Workplace Safety (OSHA)2 min
  2. 01OSHA Basics for Your Shop and Terminal: HAZCOM and PPE4 min
  3. 02Forklifts and Spill Response4 min
  4. 03Human-Trafficking Awareness4 min
  5. 04Driver Fatigue and Sleep-Apnea Management4 min

Capstone & reference

Put the whole program together, then keep it current

2 modules · 10 lessons
Module 20CapstoneImplementing & Auditing Your Compliance Program6lessons

24 min of lessons in this module

  1. 00Module 20 Overview: Implementing and Auditing Your Program2 min
  2. 01Build Your Compliance Binder (Capstone Project)5 min
  3. 02Running a Self-Audit / Mock Audit5 min
  4. 03Your Annual Compliance Calendar4 min
  5. 04Staying Current With Rule Changes4 min
  6. 05Templates, Checklists, and Sample Policies Recap4 min
Module 21Appendices4references
  1. 01Appendix A: Compliance Calendar
  2. 02Appendix B: Acronym & Glossary Map
  3. 03Appendix C: Master Retention Schedule
  4. 04Appendix D: Template / Checklist Library Index
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One purchase unlocks every module above, for life.

How it works

Short lessons, built for people with trucks to run.

Every lesson is a 3–5 minute video with the full text written out below it and a quick quiz so it sticks. Watch at your desk or read between loads — your place is saved across every module, on any device.

  • Every lesson is a short video plus the same content written out

  • The same modules listed above, as you'll see them inside

  • A quick quiz at the end of each lesson makes it stick

  • Your dashboard keeps your place across every module

What you walk away with

By the last module, you run compliance yourself.

New authorities

Set everything up right from day one, before the new-entrant audit finds it.

Owner-operators

Be your own safety department without drowning in the CFR.

Safety & compliance managers

One structured reference for the whole job, not scattered blog posts.

Growing fleets

A repeatable system behind hiring, files, and filings as you add trucks.

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Free with the course

The course teaches the system. These bonuses do the busywork.

Every form, tracker, and checklist the lessons tell you to set up already exists — included free with your purchase, not sold separately. Swipe through, and tap any image to read it full-size.

  • The 91-form library

    Every record the course teaches you to keep, as editable Word files, in the exact order a DOT auditor asks for them.

  • The deadline tracker

    A Google Sheets workbook that emails you before a med card, inspection, or filing lapses.

  • The four field kits

    Print-ready kits for the audit letter, your first 90 days, the accident call, and wall cheat sheets.

  • The six audit factors · from the kits
  • The 12-week wall tracker · from the kits
  • Two of the cab cards · from the kits
  • The HOS wall card · from the kits

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The DOT Compliance Course

  • 22 modules · 190 lessons · 12 h 48 min of video & text, with quizzes
  • Lifetime access to every module above
  • 30 days of email answers from a real person
  • Free bonus: the 91-form compliance library, editable and audit-ordered
  • Free bonus: the deadline-tracking workbook with automatic email alerts
  • Free bonus: all four print field kits (audit, first 90 days, accident, cheat sheets)

For scale: a compliance consultant charges $2,000+ to set this up for you once — and you still won't know how it works. The course teaches you to run it yourself.

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14-Day Money-Back Guarantee on the Course

Bought the course and it's not the right fit? If you've completed 10 or fewer lessons, email [email protected] within 14 days of your purchase and we'll refund it in full. The forms library, workbook, and kits are instant downloads, so they're non-refundable, which is exactly why every lesson title is listed above before you buy.

Questions first? Email [email protected] and a real person answers.

Who's behind this

Raisedash builds compliance tools for US trucking companies. This course was written and reviewed by people who do FMCSA/DOT compliance for a living, with every lesson tied to its regulation and the date it was last checked. It supports your compliance work; it isn't official government material or legal advice.

Common questions

What exactly is included?

One purchase includes the full course (22 modules, 190 lessons) plus the free bonuses: the 91-form library, the deadline-tracking workbook, and all four field kits, plus 30 days of email answers. There is nothing else to buy, no upsell waiting after checkout.

How long does the course take?

There's 12 h 48 min of lesson content, cut into 3–5 minute lessons. Most people cover the core modules in a weekend or a few evenings, then keep the electives and website walkthroughs for when they need them. Access never expires, so you can go at your own pace.

Is this ELDT or CDL driver training?

No. ELDT is the FMCSA-required training for people getting a CDL — this isn't that. This course trains the person who runs the company's compliance: the owner, safety manager, or dispatcher responsible for files, programs, and filings. (Module 4 does explain how ELDT fits into your hiring process.)

How does '30 Days of Answers' work?

For 30 days after your purchase, you can email [email protected] with questions about the course or setting up your compliance paperwork, and a real person answers, typically within one business day. It's practical guidance about the course and the regulations it covers, not legal advice about a specific dispute.

Is this official government material?

No. FMCSA publishes the raw rules for free. What you're buying is the organization, plain-language training, ready-to-use forms, and automatic deadline tracking around them. It's designed to make you competent at compliance, not a guarantee of passing an audit.

Will this help me pass a DOT audit?

It's built to get you audit-ready: the course walks through exactly what auditors review, and the included forms are organized in the order they ask for them. Nobody can guarantee an audit result, but knowing the rules and keeping organized, complete records is the single biggest thing in your control.

I'm brand new / I run a larger fleet. Is this for me?

Yes. It's built for any US trucking operation that has to stay DOT-compliant, from a brand-new single-truck authority to a growing fleet. New entrants especially: getting it right from day one beats fixing it after a violation.

Do I pay every month?

No. It's a one-time payment: no subscription, no renewals.

How fast do I get access?

Instantly. The moment your payment clears, your account unlocks the course, the forms download, the workbook, and all four kits, with no waiting for approval.

Is anything shipped to me?

No, and that's the point: nothing to wait for. The kits are print-ready PDFs formatted for any home or office printer; the photos on this page show those actual pages printed. Ten minutes at the printer and the checklist is on your wall and a card is in every glovebox.

What if it's not for me?

The course comes with a 14-day refund: if you've completed 10 or fewer lessons, email [email protected] within 14 days of your purchase for a full refund. The forms library, workbook, and kits are instant downloads, so they aren't refundable, which is why every lesson title is listed on this page before you buy.

What do I need to use it?

A phone or computer. The course plays in your browser, the forms open in Microsoft Word or Google Docs, the workbook runs in Google Sheets with a free Google account, and the kits are PDFs you can print on any home or office printer.

Learn it once. Run it yourself, for good.

22 modules of plain English between you and knowing exactly what the DOT expects of your company.

  • 22 modules
  • 190 lessons
  • 91 forms free
  • 4 field kits free
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