Trucking: safety audit, safety audit, dot gov

Question
Could You please explain in man's words what safety audit is? How it's conducted, what FMCSA is looking for and how?
How often?
Thank You.
Alex

Answer
Hello Alex,  To answer your qwestions, please go to web site: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration-licensing/NewEntrant-faq.asp  There you will find a complete explaination.  Let me know if you need more info. Go also to my own web site: www.longdataser.com  J P Long