How come no one mentioned how much work is involved for authority audit?

Hang in there Tiger....Its Not that bad- It was worse years ago when the FMCSA wasn't giving out authorities like Candy-

You wont get Fined- They'll Come in and sit down with you and make sure your doing things rigfht.

lol,Did you really think having Authority was easy? Your Not going to have operating Authority and just Drive a Truck.... If that was the case-Everyone would have authority.

This is a Big Step-With Responsibility...Which Entitles paperwork-Filings- maintenance reports-logs,on and on. Really Not a Big Deal- Your not gonna just sit in a drivers seat-Negotiate your $1.92 freight with Brokers and "Drive" lol,Don't work that way

 

LOL, seriously suck it up and don’t act like a victim. You have your interstate authority to haul freight. Your lucky compared to how things used to be. I love your profile pic but embrace the American dream and make it happen friend.

If it means taking a week off and tightening up your game then do it! If you can’t hack it go lease on and don’t come back #####ing and moaning you don’t have enough control.

Ok enough “tough love”. You got this! Remember trucking is no game. If the big boy megas had their way you wouldn’t exist. Fight on!

 

Got that right........Its almost like getting Authority these days is almost a God Given Right instead of a HUGE priviledge
Everythings done electronically now- Which stops a lot of paper mistakes that trigger audits.

Years Ago- If you Made a Mistake in IFTA or Bingo (Fuel tax reportings) You Got audited

Nothings Pen and Pencil anymore-

 

Then again, it is sometimes easy to make a mountain out of a mole hill

 

Hell, some have it too easy. Book a cheap load early without any negotiation.

 

What is it your so scared of exactly? Having your own authority is a lot of responsibility but if your going to do it then this audit isnt that big of a deal. It’s just to make sure your following the law and aren’t out there running willy nilly. Really, it’s a good thing. Embrace the challenge. Especially with e logs now it’s even easier.

Don’t get mind ####ed over the word audit. Remember the people decades back who worked years to get an authority. It’s a privilege whether people appreciate it in that way or not.

Call and ask what all they will be checking and make sure you have your ducks in a row. It’s essentially a state trooper coming and looking over your records. Get a nice fold out table and have everything lined up and presentable. Have your truck washed and get a truck/trailer inspection ahead of time just for good measure.

Sleep on it and take time to prepare so you are confident. If your still uneasy then maybe you really aren’t ready.

Good luck.