What does 49 CFR 385.307 (New entrant safety monitoring procedures) require?

According to 49 CFR 385.307, once you meet all pre-operational requirements as a new entrant, you are subject to safety monitoring procedures for 18 months.

Here is what is required during that 18-month period:

* Roadside Monitoring: Your roadside safety performance will be closely monitored to make sure your basic safety management controls are working effectively.

* Safety Audit: You must undergo a safety audit once you have been in operation long enough to build up enough records (generally at least 3 months) for the agency to evaluate your safety controls.

* Record Availability: You must make all required records and documents available for inspection upon request by an individual certified by the FMCSA to perform safety audits.