Updated for 2026
2026 DOT Compliance Calendar
Every filing deadline, CVSA blitz, and compliance action item your fleet needs to know this year.
DeadlineEnforcementAction Item
January
DeadlineFMCSA UCR
UCR Registration Due
Unified Carrier Registration fee payment for the new year.
Action Item49 CFR 391.25
Annual Driver Review
Review all driver MVRs and update DQ files.
Action Item49 CFR Part 382
Random Drug Testing Pool
Establish new random testing pool and selection rates (50% drug, 10% alcohol).
February
DeadlineIFTA
IFTA Q4 Filing Due
File International Fuel Tax Agreement return for Oct-Dec quarter.
Action Item49 CFR 396.17
Annual Vehicle Inspections
Begin scheduling annual DOT inspections for fleet.
March
Deadline49 CFR 390.19
MCS-150 Biennial Update
Update if your USDOT number ends in March digit. Check your filing month.
Action ItemCVSA
Pre-CVSA Roadcheck Prep
Begin driver and vehicle preparation for the annual CVSA International Roadcheck (typically June).
April
DeadlineIFTA
IFTA Q1 Filing Due
File IFTA return for Jan-Mar quarter.
Action Item49 CFR Part 382
Reasonable Suspicion Refresher
Schedule supervisor refresher training if approaching 2-year mark.
May
EnforcementCVSA
CVSA Brake Safety Week
Annual brake safety inspection blitz by enforcement officers.
Action ItemBest Practice
Summer Readiness
Check A/C systems, tire conditions, and coolant levels for summer operations.
June
EnforcementCVSA
CVSA International Roadcheck
72-hour enforcement blitz. North American Level I inspections. ~15 inspection points.
Deadline49 CFR Part 382
Mid-Year Drug Testing Check
Verify you're on pace for random testing requirements (25% of pool by mid-year).
July
DeadlineIFTA
IFTA Q2 Filing Due
File IFTA return for Apr-Jun quarter.
EnforcementCVSA
Operation Safe Driver Week
CVSA enforcement focus on driver behaviors: speeding, distraction, seatbelts.
August
Action Item49 CFR 172.704
Hazmat Training Review
Check 3-year expiration dates for all hazmat employees. Schedule renewals.
Action ItemBest Practice
Back-to-School Zone Awareness
Remind drivers of school zone speed limits and increased pedestrian traffic.
September
EnforcementCVSA
Brake Safety Month
Ongoing enforcement emphasis on brake systems.
Deadline49 CFR 390.19
MCS-150 Biennial Update
Check if your USDOT number requires September filing.
October
DeadlineIFTA
IFTA Q3 Filing Due
File IFTA return for Jul-Sep quarter.
Action ItemBest Practice
Winter Preparation
Inspect chains, heaters, batteries, antifreeze. Schedule winter driving training.
November
EnforcementCVSA
Hazmat Safety Week
CVSA enforcement focus on hazmat compliance, placarding, documentation.
Action ItemBest Practice
Year-End Compliance Audit
Conduct internal compliance review. Verify all DQ files, training records, and vehicle inspections are current.
December
Deadline49 CFR 382.305
Annual Random Testing Summary
Verify 50% drug / 10% alcohol random testing rates achieved for the year.
DeadlineFMCSA UCR
UCR Renewal
Begin UCR registration for next year.
Action ItemOSHA 29 CFR 1904
Annual OSHA 300 Log
Prepare OSHA injury/illness log for posting in February.
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