Please read this entire guide carefully before signing. This document explains exactly what you are enrolling in, what CellEx will and will not do, and what you are responsible for.
What Is the Dedicated Compliance Advisory Program?
The Dedicated Compliance Advisory Program (DCAP) is CellEx Consulting Group's ongoing compliance advisory service for motor carriers. Think of it as having a knowledgeable compliance advisor available to your company on a regular basis — without the cost of hiring a full-time in-house safety director.
When you enroll in the DCAP, CellEx assigns a compliance advisor to your account. That advisor is available to provide guidance, review documents, prepare correspondence, and support your company through the day-to-day challenges of DOT and FMCSA compliance — always upon your authorization and instruction.
Important to understand from the start: CellEx provides advisory and administrative support services only. CellEx does not act independently on any compliance matter. Every service we provide is performed upon your written or verbal authorization and instruction. You remain the decision-maker and the responsible party at all times.
What Is Included in the Program
The following services are included in your enrollment and are available upon your request and authorization:
Driver Qualification Files (DQF)
CellEx will review your drivers' qualification files for completeness and regulatory compliance. We identify missing items, expiring documents, and gaps — then advise you on what needs to be corrected. You are responsible for obtaining, maintaining, and executing all DQF documents.
Vehicle Maintenance Files
CellEx will review your vehicle maintenance records for DOT compliance — checking inspection intervals, repair documentation, and record organization. We advise on gaps; your shop and your drivers are responsible for all maintenance activities.
Safety Audit Advisory
If FMCSA schedules a safety audit or compliance review, CellEx will help you understand the process, prepare your documents, and advise on your responses. CellEx does not attend audits as your representative or attorney.
Driver Training Advisory
CellEx advises on driver training requirements and helps you understand what training programs are needed. You are responsible for scheduling, funding, and executing all driver training.
DataQs & Accident Preventability
Upon your express authorization for each dispute, CellEx prepares DataQs challenge submissions and accident preventability requests on your behalf, for your review and approval before filing. You authorize every submission.
New Driver Onboarding Support
CellEx assists with the administrative process of onboarding new drivers — DQF checklists, pre-employment requirements, Clearinghouse queries (upon authorization). Note: The Company must supply manila folders for vehicle documents. If not provided, folders will not be issued.
Regulatory Documents & Record Retention
CellEx drafts safety policies, procedures, and other regulatory documents upon your request, for your review and adoption. Documents prepared by CellEx do not take effect until you formally review and adopt them.
Ongoing Advisory Support
Your compliance advisor is available for questions, guidance calls, document preparation assistance, and ongoing compliance support throughout your enrollment period.
What You Receive as a Dedicated Client — Included Benefits
In addition to the advisory services, every enrolled Dedicated Compliance Advisory Program client receives the following at no additional charge:
CDLGuard is CellEx's proprietary compliance training and challenge platform for the transportation industry. As a DCAP client, your company receives full free access to:
DOT compliance training modules for drivers and management
Safety regulation updates and compliance checklists
Interactive compliance challenges and knowledge tests
Vehicle inspection and pre-trip checklist training
Video Training Disclaimer: All video training content provided through the CDLGuard platform is for educational and informational purposes only. Completion of any training module does not constitute legal compliance certification, does not create an employment relationship with CellEx, and does not guarantee compliance with any federal, state, or local regulation. CellEx makes no warranty regarding the completeness or accuracy of training content as it relates to any specific regulatory situation. All training should be supplemented with the carrier's own policies and applicable regulatory guidance.
SafetyLane Magazine is CellEx's bilingual (English/Bulgarian) transportation industry publication covering FMCSA regulatory updates, compliance news, safety alerts, enforcement bulletins, industry trends, and carrier best practices. As a DCAP client, your company receives:
Free digital subscription to all new issues
Priority delivery of FMCSA regulatory alerts and enforcement bulletins
Industry news relevant to your operations and compliance obligations
Coverage of CSA score trends, audit patterns, and enforcement priorities
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Free Shared Drive & Compliance Portal
Every DCAP client receives a dedicated shared drive and compliance portal — a secure, organized digital workspace accessible by both your staff and your CellEx advisory team. The portal includes:
Driver Qualification File (DQF) folder structure — one folder per driver
Vehicle Maintenance File folder — one folder per unit
Policy and procedure document library
Compliance calendar with expiration alerts for licenses, permits, and medical cards
Shared visibility between your staff and CellEx — no need to email documents back and forth
Real-time document upload capability for your team
Your team can upload driver documents, vehicle records, and correspondence directly to the portal. Your CellEx advisor can review, organize, and flag items that need attention — all in the same shared workspace.
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Discounted Rates from CellEx Partner Network
As a Dedicated Compliance Advisory Program client, you receive preferred pricing from CellEx's trusted partner network. When calling any partner, mention CellEx Consulting Group for your discount.
OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS — WHEN CALLING, MENTION CELLEX FOR A DISCOUNT
Full free access to compliance training, driver education resources, and regulatory challenge tools included with DCAP enrollment. yourcdlguard.com
WHEN CALLING ANY OF OUR PARTNERS, MENTION CELLEX CONSULTING GROUP FOR A DISCOUNT
Discounted Additional Services for DCAP Clients
DCAP clients receive discounted pricing on all CellEx service offerings when ordered separately. See the "Additional Services" section in Step 3 for the full pricing schedule.
CellEx Contact Directory
Save these contacts. Know who to call for each type of need. Your DCAP advisor coordinates across all departments on your behalf.
This is equally important to understand. The following are not part of the Dedicated Compliance Advisory Program, and CellEx shall not be held responsible for these:
✕Make hiring or firing decisions — All employment decisions remain entirely yours.
✕Control or supervise your drivers — Driver conduct is entirely your responsibility.
✕File licenses, permits, or renewals on your behalf unless separately contracted for specific filings.
✕Guarantee your safety rating or CSA score — Compliance outcomes depend on your actions.
✕Act as your attorney or provide legal advice — CellEx is not a law firm. Consult an attorney for legal matters.
✕Take any action without your authorization — CellEx never acts independently on your compliance matters.
✕Be responsible for an audit outcome — If FMCSA audits you and finds violations, CellEx is not liable. Your compliance is your responsibility.
✕Implement recommendations for you — CellEx advises. You implement. If you do not act on our advice, we cannot be held responsible for the result.
How the Program Is Priced & Billed
Your weekly program fee is calculated based on the size of your active fleet at the time of enrollment. There are two tiers:
One-Time Initial Setup Fee — Due Upon Signing
$450
Fleets of 1–6 drivers/units
$650
Fleets of 7+ drivers/units
This one-time fee covers your account setup, initial file review, portal configuration, and onboarding of your fleet and drivers into CellEx systems. It is charged to your card on file at time of contract signing and is non-refundable.
How billing works: Each week, your fee is calculated based on the number of active drivers and active vehicles during that billing cycle. Parked trucks or inactive drivers are not counted. Your credit card is charged weekly. If your active fleet changes week to week, your bill changes with it. Notify CellEx of any fleet changes in writing; adjustments are applied within 7 days. All fees are non-refundable once services have commenced.
Optional Add-Ons (billed separately):
ELD Log Monitoring
Optional. Added at enrollment if selected. Pricing confirmed separately.
Drug & Alcohol Testing (C/TPA)
$80 per test if you enroll in CellEx D&A. If you have an existing C/TPA, no additional charge — you continue with your current provider.
Your Responsibilities as a Client
Enrolling in the DCAP does not transfer your compliance obligations to CellEx. You remain fully and solely responsible for the following at all times:
The review, accuracy, approval, and timely renewal of all DOT licenses, permits, and filings
Maintaining all driver qualification files, vehicle maintenance records, and safety records
Ensuring your drivers hold valid CDLs, medical certificates, and all required endorsements
Conducting all required pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing
All hiring, firing, dispatching, and operational decisions
Implementing any compliance recommendations provided by CellEx
Notifying CellEx of any accidents, violations, audits, or regulatory notices promptly
Keeping your fleet size information current with CellEx for accurate billing
Maintaining active insurance as required by DOT/FMCSA regulations
Plain language: CellEx is your compliance advisor and support team. We guide you, we prepare documents for you, and we answer your compliance questions. But at the end of the day, your trucks, your drivers, and your compliance are your responsibility. If you do not act on our advice, the consequences are yours — not ours.
Termination & Fee Policy
How to Cancel
Either party may terminate this agreement with 30 days' written notice sent to info@yourcdlguard.com. The program continues and billing continues during the 30-day notice period.
Refund Policy
All fees are non-refundable once services have commenced. No partial refunds are issued for unused weeks within a billing cycle. Government filing fees paid on your behalf are non-refundable in all cases.
Fee Adjustments
If your fleet grows or shrinks, notify CellEx in writing. Adjustments take effect within 7 business days of written notification. Failure to update fleet size may result in billing discrepancies.
Late Payments
Failed payments or declined cards will result in a suspension of services until payment is resolved. CellEx reserves the right to terminate this agreement for non-payment after 15 days.
⚠ CellEx Consulting Group — Formal Disclaimer
CellEx Consulting Group, Inc. is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Nothing in this program agreement or any document prepared by CellEx constitutes legal counsel. For legal advice, consult a licensed attorney.
CellEx is not a guarantor of compliance outcomes. Enrollment in the Dedicated Compliance Advisory Program does not guarantee a satisfactory safety rating, a passing audit, improved CSA scores, or the absence of violations. Compliance outcomes depend entirely on the actions taken by the carrier.
CellEx is not liable for consequences of non-implementation. If CellEx provides a recommendation and the Company fails to act on it, CellEx bears no responsibility for any resulting violations, fines, accidents, or enforcement actions.
CellEx's maximum liability is limited. In no event shall CellEx's total aggregate liability to the Company exceed the fees paid in the three (3) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
CellEx is an independent contractor. CellEx does not serve as your safety director, employee, or regulatory representative. Nothing in this agreement creates an employment, agency, joint venture, or partnership relationship.
Client Acknowledgment — I Have Read and Understood the Following
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Company Information
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Services & Pricing
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Initial Setup Fee (One-Time — Due at Signing)
Every new enrollment requires a one-time onboarding and setup fee. This covers initial file review, account configuration, portal setup, and onboarding your fleet and drivers into CellEx systems.
Your One-Time Initial Setup Fee
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⚠ Setup fee is due upon contract signing and is non-refundable. It will be charged to the card provided in the Payment Authorization step.
Program Tier & Weekly Fee Calculator
Weekly billing — based on active drivers and vehicles. Each week, your fee is calculated based on the number of active drivers and active vehicles during that billing cycle. Inactive drivers and parked vehicles are not counted. Fleet size is verified weekly and billing adjusts automatically.
Estimated Weekly Program Fee
$0.00 / week
ELD Monitoring (Optional Add-On — $30 per active driver per week)
ELD Monitoring is billed at $30 per active driver per week, in addition to the base program fee. This covers daily review of your ELD logs, hours-of-service monitoring, and advisory alerts for potential violations.
Drug & Alcohol Program (Optional Add-On)
The Drug & Alcohol testing program is optional. If you enroll, CellEx will serve as your Consortium/Third Party Administrator (C/TPA) at $80 per test. If you already have a C/TPA, you may continue using your existing program.
Advisory Services Included
All services below are included in the Dedicated Compliance Advisory Program. They are provided as advisory and support services only, upon the Company's express authorization and instruction.
Additional Services (Billed Separately When Ordered)
The following services are available to Dedicated Compliance Advisory Program clients at discounted rates. They are not included in the base weekly fee and are invoiced separately only when authorized and ordered by the client.
Service
Dedicated Client Rate
Notes
IRP Account Setup
$250
One-time setup fee
IRP Renewal
$100 (1st truck) + $25/each up to 99 units $10/truck for 99+ trucks
All additional services are billed separately upon client authorization. Rates above apply to enrolled DCAP clients only.
Additional Notes / Special Terms
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⚠ CellEx Consulting Group — Regulatory Disclaimer
CellEx Consulting Group, Inc. provides advisory and administrative support services only, rendered exclusively upon the Company’s written or verbal authorization and instruction. CellEx does not independently initiate, manage, execute, or take action on any compliance matter without prior client direction.
CellEx is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Nothing in this agreement constitutes legal counsel. CellEx is not a guarantor of audit outcomes, safety scores, CSA scores, or compliance status.
The Company is solely and exclusively responsible for: all operational decisions; review, accuracy, and timely renewal of all licenses, permits, and filings; the conduct of all drivers and personnel; implementation of any advisory recommendations; and full compliance with all applicable DOT, FMCSA, and state regulations. CellEx shall not be liable for any accident, incident, fine, penalty, audit outcome, revocation, or enforcement action arising from the Company’s operations or failure to implement CellEx’s advisory recommendations.
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