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    • We Serve Clients all over North America

    OUR COMPANY

    We are a team of DOT Compliance and Licensing Professionals helping trucking and transportation companies remain safe, compliant, and profitable.

    About us
    Management Team
    Careers
    Partners
    Our Regions

    Who is CNS?

    CNS or Compliance Navigation Specialists is DOT Compliance company that assists trucking and transportation companies remain DOT Compliant. We are part of a network of companies, CNS Companies, specializing in services related to the transportation, manufacturing, construction, service, education and medical industries. 

    CNS Companies
    CNS Insurance
    CNS Driver Training Center
    CNS Occupational Medicine
    CNS Licensing
    CNS Learning Hub
    About us
    Management Team
    Careers
    Partners
    Our Regions
  • DOT Compliance Programs
    • PSM® Custom Program
    • PSM® DOT Essentials Program
    • PSM® Motor Carrier Program
    • PSM® Non-CDL Program
    • PSM® Safety Director Program
    • PSM® Short-Haul/Construction Program

    DOT COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

    What program is right for your company?

    Not all companies are built and operated the same, which is why you need a Proactive Safety Management® program customized to your commercial trucking company. These 5 programs fit the most common companies in the transportation industry and all the DOT Compliance and Licensing needs that come with them.
    PSM® Custom Program
    PSM® Motor Carrier Program
    PSM® DOT Essentials Program
    PSM® Short-Haul/Construction Program
    PSM® Safety Director Program
    PSM® Non-CDL Program

    PSM® CUSTOM PROGRAM

    This PSM® Program allows you to choose only the services you need at a lower price.
    Learn more >>>

    PSM® MOTOR CARRIER PROGRAM

    A full-scale DOT Compliance Program managing a long haul carrier’s safety, compliance, licensing and more.
    Learn more >>>

    PSM® DOT ESSENTIALS PROGRAM

    A DOT Compliance Program that keeps motor carriers compliant with the 6 Basic DOT Regulations required of all carriers.
    Learn more >>>

    PSM® SHORT-HAUL/CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

    Our Short-Haul/Construction Program is a full-scale program designed for private carriers that do not haul for-hire.
    Learn more >>>

    PSM® SAFETY DIRECTOR PROGRAM

    Our most comprehensive program operates as your company’s Safety Director or assists your current safety personnel.
    Learn more >>>

    PSM® NON-CDL PROGRAM

    This full-scale program manages safety, compliance, licensing and more for companies that do not employ CDL drivers.
    Learn more >>>

    What program is right for your company?

    PSM DOT Essentials Program
    PSM Motor Carrier Program
    PSM Non-CDL Program
    PSM Safety Director Program
    PSM Short-Haul/Construction Program
    PSM Custom Program
  • DOT Compliance
    • Audit Services
      • DataQ
      • DOT Audit Representation
      • IFTA Audit
      • IRP Audit
      • Mock DOT Audit
      • New Entrant Audit
      • Safety Rating Upgrade
    • DOT Driver Services
      • New Hires
      • Driver File Management
      • DOT SAP Program
      • Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
      • Drug and Alcohol Consortium and Testing
      • Company Policies and Handbook
      • Driver Training
      • DOT Physical
    • DOT Vehicle Services
      • Vehicle Maintenance
      • Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)
      • ELD Management
      • Pedigree Technologies
    • Special Carriers
      • HAZMAT Carriers
      • Passenger Carriers and Bus

    DOT COMPLIANCE SERVICES

    AUDIT SERVICES

    Our DOT Audit Services cover a number of different types of DOT Audits that new and existing carriers will be subject to.

    DataQ
    DOT Audit Representation
    IFTA Audits
    IRP Audits
    Mock DOT Audit
    New Entrant Audit
    Safety Rating Upgrade

    DRIVER SERVICES

    Our DOT Driver Services help trucking companies and carriers to stay compliant as they grow and hire more drivers.

    Company Policies and Handbook
    DOT Physical
    DOT SAP Program
    Driver File Management
    Driver Training
    Drug and Alcohol Consortium and Testing
    Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
    New Hires

    VEHICLE SERVICES

    Our DOT Vehicle Services focus on ensuring your vehicles are compliant with DOT Regulations, which is just as important as your drivers.

    Vehicle Maintenance
    Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)
    ELD Management
    Fleet Technology Solutions Powered by Pedigree Technologies
    Fuel Card Powered by CNS & Guttman Energy

    SPECIAL CARRIERS

    Our DOT Services for Special Carriers focus on companies outside of the typical motor carrier, like HAZMAT, Passenger and Bus Carriers.

    HAZMAT Carriers
    Passenger and Bus Carriers

    Our Family of Companies

    CNS is part of a group of companies that offer other necessary services for the trucking and transportation industry, such as Commercial Trucking Insurance, CDL Training, Online Training Course, and even Healthcare.

    CNS Companies
    CNS Insurance
    CNS Driver Training Center
    CNS Occupational Medicine
    CNS Online Courses

    AUDIT SERVICES

    DataQ
    DOT Audit Representation
    IFTA Audits
    IRP Audits
    Mock DOT Audit
    New Entrant Audit
    Safety Rating Upgrade

    DRIVER SERVICES

    Company Policies and Handbook
    DOT Physicals
    DOT SAP Program
    Driver File Management
    Driver Training
    Drug and Alcohol Consortium and Testing
    Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
    New Hires

    VEHICLE SERVICES

    Vehicle Maintenance
    Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)
    ELD Management

    SPECIAL CARRIERS

    HAZMAT Carriers
    Passenger and Bus Carriers
  • DOT Licensing
    • Company Start-up
    • Authority Setup
      • DOT Number
      • Fuel Tax Permitting
      • MC Number
      • Vehicle Registration and UCR
    • DOT Authority Filing and Renewals
      • Fuel Taxes and IFTA
      • Licensing and Permitting
      • 2290 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)
      • MCS-150

    DOT LICENSING SERVICES

    Our DOT Licensing Services will cover you whether you are an existing company or just starting a trucking company. Our DOT Licensing Specialists can help you get up and running and in days with your DOT number, MC Authority, EIN, UCR, IFTA, 2290 HVUT, Fuel Taxes and can even set you up to get your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with CNS Driver Training Center.

    COMPANY START-UP

    Our DOT Licensing Specialists will help you with every aspect of starting a trucking company. All you need to do is choose a name for your trucking company.

    Sole Proprietorship
    Employer Identification Number (EIN)
    Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    S-Corp
    C-Corp
    Trucking Startup

    AUTHORITY SETUP

    You will need to ensure your DOT Number, MC Authority, Vehicle Registration, etc. is all set up properly when you start your trucking business. 

    DOT Number
    Fuel Tax Permitting
    Motor Carrier Number (Operating Authority)
    Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
    Vehicle Registration

    AUTHORITY FILING AND RENEWALS

    Our Licensing Specialists can help with all aspects of filing and renewing licenses, fuel taxes, etc.

    2290 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)
    Fuel Tax/IFTA
    Licensing and Permitting
    MCS-150
    BOIR Filing

    Our Family of Companies

    CNS is part of a group of companies that offer other necessary services for the trucking and transportation industry, such as Commercial Trucking Insurance, CDL Training, Online Training Course, and even Healthcare.

    CNS Insurance
    CNS Driver Training Center
    CNS Online Courses
    CNS Occupational Medicine

    COMPANY START-UP

    Sole Proprietorship
    Employer Identification Number (EIN)
    Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    S-Corp
    C-Corp
    Trucking Startup

    AUTHORITY SETUP

    DOT Number
    Fuel Tax Permitting
    Motor Carrier Number (Operating Authority)
    Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
    Vehicle Registration

    AUTHORITY FILING AND RENEWALS

    2290 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)
    Fuel Tax/IFTA
    Licensing and Permitting
    MCS-150
  • Resources
    • News
    • Videos
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    • References

    RESOURCES

    News
    Videos
    Online Training Courses
    Live Events List
    Testimonials
    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    References

    LATEST NEWS

    Is California Enforcing AB5 Against Trucking Companies?

    What Fleets Need to Know After the First Major Enforcement Case Summary: For years, California’s independent contractor law — AB5 — has loomed over the

    Read More »
    November 20, 2025

    Read the news >>>

    Who is CNS?

    CNS or Compliance Navigation Specialists is DOT Compliance company that assists trucking and transportation companies remain DOT Compliant. We are part of a network of companies, CNS Companies, specializing in services related to the transportation, manufacturing, construction, service, education and medical industries. 

    CNS Companies
    CNS Insurance
    CNS Driver Training Center
    CNS Occupational Medicine
    CNS Online Courses
    News
    Videos
    Online Training Courses
    Live Events List
    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    References
  • Online Store

Are you prepared for a DOT AUDIT? See where you stand with a Mock DOT Audit

Learn more >>>
  • Company
    • About us
    • Careers
    • Partners, Members and Friends
    • We Serve Clients all over North America

    OUR COMPANY

    We are a team of DOT Compliance and Licensing Professionals helping trucking and transportation companies remain safe, compliant, and profitable.

    About us
    Management Team
    Careers
    Partners
    Our Regions

    Who is CNS?

    CNS or Compliance Navigation Specialists is DOT Compliance company that assists trucking and transportation companies remain DOT Compliant. We are part of a network of companies, CNS Companies, specializing in services related to the transportation, manufacturing, construction, service, education and medical industries. 

    CNS Companies
    CNS Insurance
    CNS Driver Training Center
    CNS Occupational Medicine
    CNS Licensing
    CNS Learning Hub
    About us
    Management Team
    Careers
    Partners
    Our Regions
  • DOT Compliance Programs
    • PSM® Custom Program
    • PSM® DOT Essentials Program
    • PSM® Motor Carrier Program
    • PSM® Non-CDL Program
    • PSM® Safety Director Program
    • PSM® Short-Haul/Construction Program

    DOT COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

    What program is right for your company?

    Not all companies are built and operated the same, which is why you need a Proactive Safety Management® program customized to your commercial trucking company. These 5 programs fit the most common companies in the transportation industry and all the DOT Compliance and Licensing needs that come with them.
    PSM® Custom Program
    PSM® Motor Carrier Program
    PSM® DOT Essentials Program
    PSM® Short-Haul/Construction Program
    PSM® Safety Director Program
    PSM® Non-CDL Program

    PSM® CUSTOM PROGRAM

    This PSM® Program allows you to choose only the services you need at a lower price.
    Learn more >>>

    PSM® MOTOR CARRIER PROGRAM

    A full-scale DOT Compliance Program managing a long haul carrier’s safety, compliance, licensing and more.
    Learn more >>>

    PSM® DOT ESSENTIALS PROGRAM

    A DOT Compliance Program that keeps motor carriers compliant with the 6 Basic DOT Regulations required of all carriers.
    Learn more >>>

    PSM® SHORT-HAUL/CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

    Our Short-Haul/Construction Program is a full-scale program designed for private carriers that do not haul for-hire.
    Learn more >>>

    PSM® SAFETY DIRECTOR PROGRAM

    Our most comprehensive program operates as your company’s Safety Director or assists your current safety personnel.
    Learn more >>>

    PSM® NON-CDL PROGRAM

    This full-scale program manages safety, compliance, licensing and more for companies that do not employ CDL drivers.
    Learn more >>>

    What program is right for your company?

    PSM DOT Essentials Program
    PSM Motor Carrier Program
    PSM Non-CDL Program
    PSM Safety Director Program
    PSM Short-Haul/Construction Program
    PSM Custom Program
  • DOT Compliance
    • Audit Services
      • DataQ
      • DOT Audit Representation
      • IFTA Audit
      • IRP Audit
      • Mock DOT Audit
      • New Entrant Audit
      • Safety Rating Upgrade
    • DOT Driver Services
      • New Hires
      • Driver File Management
      • DOT SAP Program
      • Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
      • Drug and Alcohol Consortium and Testing
      • Company Policies and Handbook
      • Driver Training
      • DOT Physical
    • DOT Vehicle Services
      • Vehicle Maintenance
      • Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)
      • ELD Management
      • Pedigree Technologies
    • Special Carriers
      • HAZMAT Carriers
      • Passenger Carriers and Bus

    DOT COMPLIANCE SERVICES

    AUDIT SERVICES

    Our DOT Audit Services cover a number of different types of DOT Audits that new and existing carriers will be subject to.

    DataQ
    DOT Audit Representation
    IFTA Audits
    IRP Audits
    Mock DOT Audit
    New Entrant Audit
    Safety Rating Upgrade

    DRIVER SERVICES

    Our DOT Driver Services help trucking companies and carriers to stay compliant as they grow and hire more drivers.

    Company Policies and Handbook
    DOT Physical
    DOT SAP Program
    Driver File Management
    Driver Training
    Drug and Alcohol Consortium and Testing
    Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
    New Hires

    VEHICLE SERVICES

    Our DOT Vehicle Services focus on ensuring your vehicles are compliant with DOT Regulations, which is just as important as your drivers.

    Vehicle Maintenance
    Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)
    ELD Management
    Fleet Technology Solutions Powered by Pedigree Technologies
    Fuel Card Powered by CNS & Guttman Energy

    SPECIAL CARRIERS

    Our DOT Services for Special Carriers focus on companies outside of the typical motor carrier, like HAZMAT, Passenger and Bus Carriers.

    HAZMAT Carriers
    Passenger and Bus Carriers

    Our Family of Companies

    CNS is part of a group of companies that offer other necessary services for the trucking and transportation industry, such as Commercial Trucking Insurance, CDL Training, Online Training Course, and even Healthcare.

    CNS Companies
    CNS Insurance
    CNS Driver Training Center
    CNS Occupational Medicine
    CNS Online Courses

    AUDIT SERVICES

    DataQ
    DOT Audit Representation
    IFTA Audits
    IRP Audits
    Mock DOT Audit
    New Entrant Audit
    Safety Rating Upgrade

    DRIVER SERVICES

    Company Policies and Handbook
    DOT Physicals
    DOT SAP Program
    Driver File Management
    Driver Training
    Drug and Alcohol Consortium and Testing
    Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
    New Hires

    VEHICLE SERVICES

    Vehicle Maintenance
    Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)
    ELD Management

    SPECIAL CARRIERS

    HAZMAT Carriers
    Passenger and Bus Carriers
  • DOT Licensing
    • Company Start-up
    • Authority Setup
      • DOT Number
      • Fuel Tax Permitting
      • MC Number
      • Vehicle Registration and UCR
    • DOT Authority Filing and Renewals
      • Fuel Taxes and IFTA
      • Licensing and Permitting
      • 2290 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)
      • MCS-150

    DOT LICENSING SERVICES

    Our DOT Licensing Services will cover you whether you are an existing company or just starting a trucking company. Our DOT Licensing Specialists can help you get up and running and in days with your DOT number, MC Authority, EIN, UCR, IFTA, 2290 HVUT, Fuel Taxes and can even set you up to get your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with CNS Driver Training Center.

    COMPANY START-UP

    Our DOT Licensing Specialists will help you with every aspect of starting a trucking company. All you need to do is choose a name for your trucking company.

    Sole Proprietorship
    Employer Identification Number (EIN)
    Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    S-Corp
    C-Corp
    Trucking Startup

    AUTHORITY SETUP

    You will need to ensure your DOT Number, MC Authority, Vehicle Registration, etc. is all set up properly when you start your trucking business. 

    DOT Number
    Fuel Tax Permitting
    Motor Carrier Number (Operating Authority)
    Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
    Vehicle Registration

    AUTHORITY FILING AND RENEWALS

    Our Licensing Specialists can help with all aspects of filing and renewing licenses, fuel taxes, etc.

    2290 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)
    Fuel Tax/IFTA
    Licensing and Permitting
    MCS-150
    BOIR Filing

    Our Family of Companies

    CNS is part of a group of companies that offer other necessary services for the trucking and transportation industry, such as Commercial Trucking Insurance, CDL Training, Online Training Course, and even Healthcare.

    CNS Insurance
    CNS Driver Training Center
    CNS Online Courses
    CNS Occupational Medicine

    COMPANY START-UP

    Sole Proprietorship
    Employer Identification Number (EIN)
    Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    S-Corp
    C-Corp
    Trucking Startup

    AUTHORITY SETUP

    DOT Number
    Fuel Tax Permitting
    Motor Carrier Number (Operating Authority)
    Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
    Vehicle Registration

    AUTHORITY FILING AND RENEWALS

    2290 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)
    Fuel Tax/IFTA
    Licensing and Permitting
    MCS-150
  • Resources
    • News
    • Videos
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    • References

    RESOURCES

    News
    Videos
    Online Training Courses
    Live Events List
    Testimonials
    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    References

    LATEST NEWS

    Is California Enforcing AB5 Against Trucking Companies?

    What Fleets Need to Know After the First Major Enforcement Case Summary: For years, California’s independent contractor law — AB5 — has loomed over the

    Read More »
    November 20, 2025

    Read the news >>>

    Who is CNS?

    CNS or Compliance Navigation Specialists is DOT Compliance company that assists trucking and transportation companies remain DOT Compliant. We are part of a network of companies, CNS Companies, specializing in services related to the transportation, manufacturing, construction, service, education and medical industries. 

    CNS Companies
    CNS Insurance
    CNS Driver Training Center
    CNS Occupational Medicine
    CNS Online Courses
    News
    Videos
    Online Training Courses
    Live Events List
    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    References
  • Online Store
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  • PSM® DOT Essentials Program
  • PSM® Motor Carrier Program
  • PSM® Short-Haul/Construction Program
  • PSM® Safety Director Program
  • PSM® Non-CDL Essentials Program
  • PSM® Custom Program

DOT Compliance

  • DOT Audit Services
  • DOT Driver Services
  • DOT Vehicle Services
  • HAZMAT Services
  • Passenger Carriers and Bus

DOT Licensing

  • Company Start-Up
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  • Authority Filing and Renewals

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  • Partners
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  • Videos
  • Resources

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  • CNS Insurance
  • CNS Driver Training Center
  • CNS Occupational Medicine
  • CNS Licensing
  • CNS Learning Hub
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