I run a small trucking outfit with 8 drivers and we're finally at the point where compliance paperwork is eating too much of my week. A colleague mentioned Harbor Compliance. Anyone here used them for a transportation business? I'm mostly worried about whether they actually understand DOT stuff or if it's just generic business licensing. Would appreciate any real experiences.
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Does Harbor Compliance work well for a small transportation company?
I looked into them for a different industry but the general impression I got was that they're more focused on business licenses and registrations than on DOT-specific compliance. That said, they might have a transportation add-on. Worth asking directly.
We use them for our LLC annual reports and registered agent. Never tried the transportation side. Their tool is decent for rekinders but I wouldn't call it a full DOT solution.
Following this because I'm in a similar spot. We have 5 trucks and the FMCSA stuff is a constant headache. OP, havee you looked at any dedicated DOT compliance services? I'd be curious how the pricing compares.
My brother runs a small fleet and he tried Harbor Compliance for a year. He said it was fine for the basic license renewals but he still had to handle the driver qualification files and drug testing program himself. So depends on what you mean by compliance
Not sure about transportation specifically, but their customer service was responsive when I had questions. That counts for something.
I'd second what hardhatdan said. Harbor Compliance is good for the administrative side of staying registered, but for DOT audits and safety compliance you probably need something more specialized. It might still save you time on the paperwork you're complaining about, though.
Have you checked if they have a specific transportation package? I remember seeing something about a transportation compliance solution on their site a while back. Could be worth a call.
We're a small bus company, and we looked at them. Decided to go with a local consultant instead because we needed help with FMCSA new entrant audits. The price was comparable but the consultant knew our state's quirks. If you just need license renewals and registered agent, Harbor seems fine.
What's your budget? If you're just trying to get organized, Harbor might be enough. If you're facing an audit soon, I'd look elsewhere.
Actually, I just remembered that Harbor Compliance has a transportation-specific page. I think they offer DOT compliance services now. Not sure how deep it goes. Might be worth a demo.