Client Information Packet

Your Trusted Partner in
Transportation Compliance

CellEx Consulting Group, Inc.

A national transportation safety and compliance firm serving Owner-Operators, Small and Mid-Size Carriers, Fleet Entrepreneurs, and Safety Managers across the United States.

FMCSACompliance Experts
DOTAuthority Support
24/7Advisory Access
ILGoverning Law
Who We Are

One Mission.
One Standard. One Team.

CellEx Consulting Group, Inc. is a national transportation safety and compliance consulting firm headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. We specialize in comprehensive FMCSA and DOT regulatory support — helping carriers of every size get compliant, stay compliant, and operate with confidence.

We work with Owner-Operators running a single truck, growing fleets building their foundation, established carriers preparing for FMCSA audits, and fleet managers who need a knowledgeable partner in their corner every day. No matter where you are in your journey, CellEx brings structure, strategy, and real-world expertise to your operation.

At CellEx, compliance is not reactive — it is strategic, structured, and built for long-term success. We don't just put out fires. We help you build systems that prevent them.

CellEx is the parent organization of a family of companies covering drug & alcohol testing, driver training, roadside assistance, licensing, media, and legal support — all under one roof, all working toward the same goal.

"We provide compliance advisory and consulting services exclusively upon your authorization and instruction. You stay in charge. We keep you informed, prepared, and protected."

National reach — serving carriers across all 48 states
Bilingual support — English and Bulgarian
Full-spectrum compliance — not just one department
Advisory-only — you make every decision
Independent contractor — not your employee
Headquartered: 790 Busse Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL
What We Do

A Full Spectrum of
Compliance Services

From the moment you apply for your DOT number to the day you prepare for an FMCSA audit, CellEx is with you at every step. Here is what we provide:

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DOT & MC Authority Setup
New corporation formation, EIN application, USDOT number registration, MC operating authority, BOC-3 process agent filing, and complete URS (Unified Registration System) submissions. We handle the full lifecycle from incorporation to active authority.
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Driver Qualification Files
Review of all driver qualification file (DQF) components — CDL verification, medical certificates, employment history, background checks, PSP records, MVR reports, road test certificates, and pre-employment drug test documentation. We identify gaps before FMCSA does.
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Safety Audit Preparation & Defense
Comprehensive mock audits, CSA score analysis, BASIC score management, corrective action plans, and DOT audit defense support. Whether you're preparing for a new entrant audit or a compliance review, we get your files audit-ready and walk you through every step.
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Vehicle Maintenance Compliance
Review of preventive maintenance records, annual inspection documentation, DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report) compliance, out-of-service defect tracking, and equipment record organization — all aligned with 49 CFR Part 396 requirements.
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Hours of Service & ELD Monitoring
ELD log review, hours-of-service violation identification, HOS policy development, and optional ongoing ELD monitoring for enrolled program clients. We review your logs so violations don't become citations.
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Drug & Alcohol Program Management
Complete C/TPA (Consortium/Third Party Administrator) services — pre-employment testing, random pool management, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing. FMCSA Clearinghouse registration, query management, and MRO-verified testing under 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382.
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CSA Score & DataQs Challenges
BASIC score improvement strategies, roadside inspection record review, DataQs challenge submissions for inaccurate or erroneous violations, and accident preventability determinations — each upon your express authorization.
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Licensing, Permits & Registrations
IRP apportioned plates, IFTA license and quarterly filings, UCR, NY HUT, New Mexico WDT, Kentucky KYU, Connecticut HUT, Oregon weight-mile tax, hazardous materials permits, 2290 heavy vehicle use tax, title transfers, and insurance filings.
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Safety Policies & Regulatory Documents
Custom safety policy development, driver handbook preparation, record retention policy drafts, corrective action plans, and regulatory document organization — prepared upon your authorization and formally effective only after your review and adoption.
Our Flagship Service

Dedicated Compliance
Advisory Program

Your Outsourced Safety Department. Available to your team every week, every billing cycle, every time you need us.

Dedicated Compliance Advisory Program

Think of CellEx as your in-house safety department — without the overhead.

When you enroll in the DCAP, CellEx assigns a dedicated compliance advisor to your account. That advisor is available every week to review your files, answer your questions, prepare your documents, and support your team through the day-to-day challenges of DOT compliance — always on your terms, always upon your authorization.

  • Driver Qualification File review & advisory support
  • Vehicle maintenance file review & advisory support
  • Safety audit advisory — internal & external
  • DOT audit assistance & defense support
  • New driver onboarding support
  • DataQs & accident preventability challenges (FREE)
  • Regulatory document drafts & record retention
  • Ongoing driver advisory & office-based assistance
  • Safety policy and procedure drafting
  • Drug & Alcohol program coordination (optional)
  • ELD log monitoring (optional add-on)
Weekly Billing — Based on Active Fleet
Tier 1 — Smaller Fleets
$25 / driver or vehicle / week
For fleets with 1–6 active drivers and vehicles
Example: 3 drivers + 3 trucks = $150/week
Tier 2 — Larger Fleets
$15 / driver or vehicle / week
For fleets with 7+ active drivers and vehicles
Example: 8 drivers + 8 trucks = $240/week
+ One-Time Setup Fee: $450 (1–6 units) or $650 (7+ units) due at signing. Covers account setup, portal configuration, and initial file review.

+ Optional ELD Monitoring: $30 per active driver per week.

Billing is weekly based on active drivers and vehicles only. Parked trucks and inactive drivers are not counted.

What You Get — Included with Every DCAP Enrollment

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CDLGuard Compliance Training Platform
Full free access to yourcdlguard.com/challenges — CellEx's proprietary compliance training and challenge platform. DOT training modules, HOS quizzes, DQF requirement guides, safety regulation updates, and interactive compliance challenges for your entire team.
FREE — Included
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SafetyLane Magazine Subscription
Free subscription to CellEx's bilingual (English/Bulgarian) transportation safety publication. FMCSA regulatory updates, enforcement bulletins, CSA score trends, audit pattern analysis, and industry news — delivered directly to your inbox.
FREE — Included
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Shared Compliance Portal & Drive
A dedicated shared drive and compliance portal — one folder per driver, one folder per vehicle, policy library, and compliance calendar. Visible to both your staff and your CellEx advisor. Upload documents from anywhere; your advisor reviews and flags items in real time.
FREE — Included
Discounted Rates on All CellEx Services
DCAP clients receive preferred pricing on IRP, IFTA, state tax accounts, HazMat permits, drug & alcohol testing (FREE consortium pool access), DataQs challenges, accident preventability challenges, and all other CellEx service offerings.
Discounted for DCAP Clients
Additional Services

Discounted Rates for
DCAP Program Clients

The following services are available separately and billed only when ordered. DCAP clients receive preferred pricing on all CellEx offerings.

Service DCAP Client Rate Notes
IRP Account Setup$250One-time registration fee
IRP Annual Renewal$100 (1st truck) + $25 each up to 99 units
$10/truck for 99+ trucks
Per renewal cycle
State Tax Accounts (CT, KY, NM, NY, OR)$75/account setup · $25/quarterly filingPer state, per quarter
IFTA Account Setup$250One-time setup
IFTA Quarterly Filing$100 (1st truck) + $15/additional unitPer filing cycle
Drug & Alcohol Consortium (C/TPA)FREE pool access + $80/testRandom, pre-employment, post-accident, RTD
DataQs ChallengesFREEUpon client authorization per dispute
Accident Preventability ChallengesFREEUpon client authorization per challenge
Hazardous Materials Permit$250Per permit filing
Ongoing Driver Training AdvisoryCustom pricingTailored to your team's needs and size
Our Platforms & Publications

The CellEx
Digital Ecosystem

CellEx clients have access to a suite of digital tools, training platforms, and publications designed to keep your operation informed, trained, and compliant.

CDLGuard / SafeDrive Academy
yourcdlguard.com
CellEx's professional driver training and compliance education platform. Structured training programs for drivers at every level — from new CDL holders to experienced operators — as well as supervisors and fleet managers who need to build a stronger internal safety culture.
  • Hours of Service (HOS) training and quizzes
  • FMCSA regulation modules and updates
  • Drug & Alcohol compliance training
  • Audit readiness checklists and guides
  • Interactive compliance challenges
  • Safety leadership development for supervisors
  • Free full access for all DCAP clients
SafetyLane Magazine
safetylane.online
CellEx's bilingual (English & Bulgarian) transportation safety publication — committed to keeping fleets of all sizes prepared and well-equipped with the right knowledge to navigate the ever-changing landscape of transportation regulation.
  • FMCSA enforcement bulletins and regulatory alerts
  • CSA score trends and audit pattern analysis
  • Real-world compliance insights from industry experts
  • State regulatory updates affecting your operation
  • Safety event coverage — including MATS and CVSA
  • Available in both English and Bulgarian
  • Free subscription for all DCAP clients
CellEx Drug & Alcohol
cellexdna.com
CellEx's in-house Consortium/Third Party Administrator (C/TPA) for DOT drug and alcohol compliance. Affordable, fully managed programs for companies of all sizes — protecting your drivers, your authority, and your business.
  • Pre-employment testing coordination
  • Random pool management (consortium)
  • Post-accident and reasonable suspicion testing
  • Return-to-duty and follow-up testing oversight
  • Clearinghouse registration and query management
  • MRO-verified testing under 49 CFR Parts 40 & 382
  • FREE consortium pool access for DCAP clients
EmpVerify
empverify.net
CellEx's driver qualification and employment verification platform. Complete background screening and record retrieval services designed specifically for the transportation industry — fast, accurate, and FMCSA-compliant.
  • Pre-employment background checks
  • PSP (Pre-Employment Screening Program) records
  • Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) for all states
  • Employment history verification (3 years)
  • CDLIS (CDL Information System) queries
  • Clearinghouse limited and full queries
  • Discounted rates for all DCAP clients
Partner Network

Our Trusted Partners —
Your Preferred Vendors

★ When calling any partner, mention CellEx Consulting Group for your discount ★

As a CellEx client, you have access to our preferred vendor network — trusted partners handpicked for quality, reliability, and their deep understanding of the transportation industry.

Factoring
RTS Financial
Call Tanya Nikolova
(312) 375-2122
Factoring
Triumph Business Capital
Call Nicole Matney
(214) 705-2892
Fuel Discounts
FND Fuel
Trailer Purchase
Midwest Utility, Inc.
Call Bill Wolski
(630) 456-4469
Truck Branding & Marketing
Mana Limited / Total Truck Branding
Mario: (773) 414-3613
Stephanie: (312) 477-2030 ext. 4000
Real Estate · Property & Parking
Gullo International
Call Giovani Gullo
(847) 756-0639
CDL Legal Help
CDL Legal
Powered by Roadside Protect
Call Jeff Hatfield
(913) 884-3027
Legal Help — Personal Injury & Arbitration
Carroll, Hartigan & Cerney, Ltd.
Hon. Russell W. Hartigan
(312) 860-5327
Personal Injury Attorneys
Eftekhari Law Offices LLC
Call Ehsan Eftekhari
(312) 283-0905
Why CellEx

Why Carriers Choose
CellEx as Their Partner

We're not a software platform. We're not a one-size-fits-all checklist. We're compliance professionals who understand how your business actually works.

1
You Stay in Control
CellEx acts only on your authorization. Every service we provide is upon your instruction. You make the decisions — we give you the knowledge to make them well.
2
Full-Spectrum Support
From your first DOT number to your annual audit, from your drug testing program to your state permits — CellEx covers every compliance dimension under one roof.
3
Proactive, Not Reactive
We don't wait for FMCSA to find problems. We find them first. Regular file reviews, expiration tracking, and proactive alerts keep you ahead of enforcement.
4
Real People, Real Expertise
You're not talking to a bot. You have a real compliance advisor assigned to your account who knows your fleet, your files, and your history.
5
Cost-Effective Structure
The DCAP gives you access to expert compliance support at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time safety director — with the flexibility to scale as your fleet grows.
6
Bilingual Capability
CellEx serves English and Bulgarian-speaking clients with equal proficiency. Our publications, communications, and advisory support are available in both languages.
7
Trusted Partner Network
Access to vetted preferred vendors — insurance, factoring, fuel, legal, branding, roadside assistance — with CellEx client discounts automatically available to you.
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One Mission, One Team
CellEx, CellEx D&A, CDLGuard, SafetyLane, CellEx911, EmpVerify, and The CellEx Foundation are all working together toward one goal: strengthening your operation.
Contact Us

Know Who to Call
For Every Need

Every CellEx department has a dedicated team. Your DCAP advisor coordinates across all departments on your behalf — but here's the full directory so you always know where to reach us.

Front Desk & General
(224) 404-6114
cellexinfo@cellexconsultinggroup.com
FMCSA/DOT Audits & Compliance
(224) 404-6114 | (847) 879-1041
compliance.audits@cellexconsultinggroup.com
dataq@cellexconsultinggroup.com
DOT/MC Numbers, Licensing & Renewals
(224) 404-6114 | (847) 879-1075
(224) 877-8051 | (224) 877-8055
licensing@cellexconsultinggroup.com
Driver Onboarding, MVR, PSP, Drug Testing
(224) 404-6114 | (847) 879-1042
driver.onboarding@cellexconsultinggroup.com
safety.updates@cellexconsultinggroup.com
ELD / Logbook Monitoring
IFTA, Registrations & Permits
(224) 404-6114 | (224) 877-8137
registrations@cellexconsultinggroup.com
Drug & Alcohol Testing
(224) 404-6114 | (224) 877-8073
cellexdanda@cellexconsultinggroup.com
datesting@cellexconsultinggroup.com
Accounting
(224) 404-6114
(224) 877-8070 x412
accounting@cellexconsultinggroup.com
Management / Concerns
(847) 879-1075 x403
mariya@cellexconsultinggroup.com
(847) 879-4995 x405
nataly@cellexconsultinggroup.com
CellEx911 Road Service — 24/7
(224) 404-6114
(224) 444-4504 | (773) 799-5363
cellex911@cellexconsultinggroup.com
SafetyLane Magazine
(224) 404-6114 | (224) 291-9397
safetylane@cellexconsultinggroup.com
safetylane.online
Driver Recruiting
(224) 404-6114
recruiting@cellexconsultinggroup.com
driver.onboarding@cellexconsultinggroup.com

Important Advisory Disclaimer

CellEx Consulting Group, Inc. provides advisory and administrative support services only, rendered exclusively upon the client's written or verbal authorization and instruction. CellEx is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Nothing in this document constitutes legal counsel. CellEx does not assume responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or outcome of the client's compliance obligations. The client remains fully and solely responsible for all DOT/FMCSA compliance obligations, all driver conduct, all operational decisions, and all consequences arising from business operations. CellEx is not a guarantor of audit outcomes, safety ratings, CSA scores, or compliance status. Enrollment in any CellEx program does not transfer regulatory responsibility from the carrier. CellEx's total aggregate liability shall not exceed fees paid in the three (3) months preceding any claim. Nothing in this document creates an employment, agency, joint venture, or partnership relationship between CellEx and the client.