McLoon Accounting PC - Gail McLoon, CPA

08/10/2024

Please beware of a new twist on an old scam:

People with DOT numbers are receiving emails from companies that have nothing to do with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or the Department of Transportation.
We are always happy to check the DOT number status for any of our clients so please let us know if you receive suspicious letters, emails or texts.

NEW SCAM ALERT: FMCSA is aware of a phishing fake email being sent to carriers. This email, pretending to come from FMCSA, asks carriers to complete an attached form. In some cases, the email asks carriers to upload a copy of a certificate of insurance and Driver’s License to protect against fraud. The altered form requires a customer to provide their Social Security Number and USDOT Personal Identification Number.
Remember:
✅ FMCSA would not request this information on a form.
✅ Communications from FMCSA relating to information requests of this type would either request you to log in to your portal account or come directly from an FMCSA dedicated mailbox.
✅ Communications from FMCSA would come from an official FMCSA email address, NOT [email protected] or [email protected].
✅ Verify any email or communication you feel to be suspicious with FMCSA or the appropriate agency.
Learn more about this email scam at https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/registration-alerts %20Email.

08/08/2022

Form 2290 Filing Deadline Approaching!

For vehicles weighing more than 54,999 pounds, remember the Form 2290 Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return is due by August 31st. To ensure timely filing, please return your authorization to us by August 20th!

06/09/2021

Beware: Many truckers are receiving letters and emails from companies with names that sound like official government entities, like “DOT Compliance” or “DOT Services” or “Motor Carrier Filer.”

These companies are **not** part of the DOT or any government.

The letters and emails say that updates are required and may mention large fines or even liens. If you call the company or visit it’s website, the company will want a credit card or other payment. In many cases, the company is charging for an update that has already been done or is not due for six months or more.

Please feel free to call us if you receive any unusual letters or emails.

04/13/2021

Several of our trucking clients have received official-looking letters that are not from FMCSA. Please let us know if you receive any suspicious letters or have any questions about any of your registrations.

Important Reminder: Be wary of fraudulent, misleading or aggressive marketing attempts.
FMCSA does not: Contact carriers by telemarketers or "robo-call" automated telephone solicitations.
FMCSA does not: Request credit card numbers by telephone.
FMCSA does not: Charge a fee for downloadable U.S. Government forms.
For more information, including how to report a complaint to the USDOT Office of Inspector General and other law enforcement entities, see: http://bit.ly/2jUSVyw

02/26/2021

Telephone outage issue: We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by our phone service issues this week. We have a workaround in place that should allow all calls to come through smoothly now.

02/21/2021

We are looking for a friendly and organized person to help us serve our clients. This person will:

Greet clients in person, on phone and via email.

Identify client needs and organize information received to help us quickly meet those needs.

Must be comfortable with technology and paperless office environment, including scanning physical documents provided by clients.

01/26/2021

Due Now: October - December IFTA Reports

Call us at 912-363-4977 or email your miles and gallons by state to [email protected].

Thanks, Gail and Sherri

12/07/2020

IMPORTANT TRUCKERS READ ALL THIS EMAIL--SAVE YOURSELF A FINE!

MANDATORY REQUIREMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYERS (INCL OWNER OPERATORS WHO ARE SELF EMPLOYED) WHO HAVE CDL DRIVERS

FMCSA (DOT) mandated that every carrier is required to sign up for a FMCSA Clearinghouse Account as of October 5, 2019.

If you do not have a Clearinghouse account , Tina Clark can assist you or you use can the person who does your drug program. TINA'S PHONE NUMBER IS 912-663-9927.
BUT YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE YOUR
CLEARINGHOUSE ACCOUNT BY JAN 5, 2021 AND YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DO ANNUAL QUERIES ON ALL CURRENT DRIVERS BEFORE JAN 5,2021.

You must have the driver signature on file in your office for permission to do queries.

As of now, before you hire CDL drivers you are required to run a Full Query through Clearinghouse before you send them for pre-employment DOT drug testing. This requires drivers to also have a Clearinghouse account to give permission to you as a carrier.

We do not do the Clearinghouse work, call Tina at 912-663-9927 Her business name is Trucking Safety & Compliance, LLC She can also help you with random drug testing programs. Or you can call the person who does your drug testing. BUT get this setup so you will not get fines and penalties!

Thanks,

Gail and Sherri

11/18/2020

Are you a self-employed CDL driver and operating under your own USDOT Number? If so, you will need to register as an employer to conduct required annual queries in the Clearinghouse. Visit: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register