Our Team
Sentry Scout dedicates time and effort to training personnel and maintain our leaders up to date with the latest technology and knowledge on most current FMCSA regulations and freight market. Please meet some of our leaders from first semester of 2024!
Arlyn H.
Safety DOT Compliance Manager
James. V
DOT Safety Coach
Valeria L.
Safety DOT Compliance Manager
Eduardo H.
Safety DOT Compliance Manager
Yennefer F.
CMV Dispatch & Invoicing
Edwing M.
Data & Cyber Security
Frequently Asked Questions
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Question: What is Operating Authority (MC number) and who needs it?
Answer: In general, companies that do the following are required to have interstate operating authority (MC number) in addition to a DOT number:
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Operating as for-hire carriers (for a fee or other compensation)
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Transporting passengers, or arranging for their transport, in interstate commerce
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Transporting federally regulated commodities or arranging for their transport, in interstate commerce
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Question: What is a Comprehensive Compliance Review Audit?
Answer: During the CR, FMCSA reviews all motor carrier, driver, and vehicle requirements for the carrier’s entire operation, including commercial-zone and long-haul operations, to ensure proper safety management controls are in place before granting the motor carrier standard operating authority. The carrier must receive a Satisfactory rating to receive standard operating authority.
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Question: Who is required to run Random Pool Selection & Drug/Alcohol testing?
Answer: CDL drivers are subject to unannounced random testing. A driver may be directed to take a drug test even when at home in an off-duty status. Random alcohol testing may only occur when the driver is on-duty or immediately before or after. Once notified to report for random testing, the driver must immediately report to the testing location.
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Question: Why is the clearinghouse regulation mandatory for CDL drivers?
Answer: The Clearinghouse contains records of violations of drug and alcohol prohibitions in 49 CFR Part 382, Subpart B, including positive drug or alcohol test results and test refusals. When a driver completes the return-to-duty (RTD) process and follow-up testing plan, this information is also recorded in the Clearinghouse.
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Question: What material is disclosed on the Reasonable Suspicion Training?
Answer: This Reasonable Suspicion Training for Supervisors Video consists of four segments: general requirements on reasonable suspicion referrals; alcohol abuse in the workplace; prohibited drugs in the workplace; and the reasonable suspicion interview.
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