Fleet safety & compliance systems · Since 1996

Safer fleets.
Smarter decisions.
Litigation-resilient operations.

CADET, EDSL and PACE are three integrated systems that keep your operation aligned, your decisions defensible, and your story straight when the stakes are highest.

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FMCSA-aligned Audit-ready records Built for carriers & private fleets
Fleet Safety OverviewLive
94Compliance
3Open events
12Coaching sessions
100%Audit-ready
KPI trend · 12 months ▲ 31%
Sample data for illustration
30+Years serving safety-critical operations
3Integrated systems, one framework
7Pillars of proof, ready on request
0Swivel-chair re-entry between your tools
Systems architecture

Three systems. One defensible operation.

Each system stands on its own. Together they form a closed loop that powers operational continuity and safety performance.

Operational Continuity & Safety Performance CADET Operational alignment ● Document ● Align● Detect drift ● Correct● Prove ↻ Repeat EDSL Event evaluation logic Event → Criteria → Logic→ Outcome → Documentation→ Review PACE Communication protocols Primary → Alternate→ Contingency → Emergency Unified Playbook INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS FOR RISK MITIGATION Operational Continuity & Safety Performance CADETOperational alignmentDocument · Align · Drift · Correct · Prove EDSLEvent evaluationEvent → Criteria →Logic → Outcome PACECommunicationPrimary → Alternate →Contingency → Emergency
The Proof

“The Proof” isn’t a slogan. It’s a system.

Whether you’re being vetted by a shipper or broker, or deposed after the inevitable, your safety picture must be provable, auditable, and airtight. Our systems let carriers produce proof instantly: a living record of disciplined safety behavior, not just a pile of compliance artifacts.

FMCSA compliance becomes the result of safe practice, not the goal.

DP Group presenting The Proof in a broker meeting: seven color-coded USB drives on the table labeled Driver Files, Last 6 Months ELD Logs, HOS and Event Triggers, Operating Documentation, Asset Maintenance, Event-Based Audits, Continuing Education and Results, and Improvement Trends. Caption: Here's who we are. Here's what we expect. Here's where we hit the mark. Here's where we missed. Here's what we did about it. Here's how we coached our people back into compliance. And here's the improvement that followed.
Flagship systems

Inside each system

Each system stands on its own. Open one to see how it works, who it’s for and what it changes.

CADET
CCompliance
AAudit
DDocument
EEducate
TTechnology

Minimum-friction, litigation-resilient safety framework

A documentation and compliance system that keeps your operation aligned, day after day, audit after audit.

Explore CADET →
EDSL
EEvent
DDriven
SSafety
LLogic

Consistent, defensible safety decisions

A structured logic framework that evaluates every event with the same criteria and documented reasoning.

Explore EDSL →
PACE
PPrimary
AAlternate
CContingency
EEmergency

Communication built for high-consequence moments

A communication and escalation system so leadership speaks from one playbook when scrutiny is highest.

Explore PACE →
Complete operational review

The Seven Pillars of Proof

The backbone of CADET documentation, and the strongest sales tool a carrier can bring to a shipper or broker meeting.

01

Driver Qualification Files

Complete DQ files with audit history.

02

HOS Logs

Annotated edits, behavior triggers with consequences, DVIR history.

03

Operating Documentation

Policies and procedures, current and enforced.

04

Asset Maintenance

Complete maintenance records for every unit.

05

Event-Based Audits

DVIR reports and the remedies that followed.

06

Continuing Education

Individual training and review, plus scheduled team coaching.

07

KPI Trends

Reporting across every operational area, showing improvement.

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See exactly where your operation stands today.
Technology

No more swivel-chair integration.

CADET connects the third-party systems you already run, so your team stops re-keying data between screens and your records stay consistent everywhere.

CADET Single source of truth TelematicsBehavior events TMS & SchedulingDispatch & routing TrainingEducation & results PayrollDriver & HR records
Who we serve

Built for safety-critical teams.

Carriers

Stronger compliance posture, better safety outcomes, less exposure.

Private Fleets

Consistent internal standards that protect your brand.

Shippers & Logistics

Visibility, coordination and operational reliability.

Safety & Risk Leaders

Defensible decisions and consistent evaluations.

Executives & Counsel

Structured, defensible communication in high-risk moments.

IT & Continuity

Systems that are stable, predictable and easy to maintain.

The DP Group advantage

Built for the realities of modern fleet operations.

Since 1996, DP Group has focused on one mission: equipping organizations with mobile workforces with tools that improve decision-making and reduce risk.

Our systems are designed for operators who need clarity, consistency and confidence, not complexity.

Public utilities
Construction
Carriers
Private fleets
Logistics
Safety-critical ops
Let’s talk

Operational discipline. Evident safety. Defensible outcomes.

Implementation is a process. Together we’ll pick the area that needs the most focus and start there.

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Careers at DP Group

Help fleets run safer, and prove it.

Since 1996, DP Group has built tools that help organizations with mobile workforces make better decisions and reduce risk. Our work sits where fleet operations, compliance and technology meet.

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There are no open roles at the moment. When one opens, it will be posted here first. If our work fits your background, we’re still glad to hear from you.

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Who fits our work

Backgrounds we value

Safety & compliance

Experience with FMCSA requirements, audits, driver qualification or safety programs.

Fleet operations

Time spent in dispatch, maintenance or managing drivers in a carrier or private fleet.

Technology

Building or supporting the systems fleets run on, from telematics to training platforms.

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CADET

CCompliance
AAudit
DDocument
EEducate
TTechnology

Minimum-friction, litigation-resilient safety framework

A structured, defensible environment that keeps your organization aligned with regulatory expectations, internal standards and operational reality, without adding administrative drag.

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Operational alignment loop
DocumentDefine standards AlignCompare to standards Detect DriftFlag deviations CorrectCoach & educate ProveMaintain records ↻ Repeat Continuous improvement
What CADET is

A modern compliance framework for organizations that can’t afford drift.

CADET is a documentation and compliance system engineered for carriers, private fleets and safety-critical operations. It replaces scattered processes, inconsistent documentation and reactive compliance with a single, structured environment that keeps your operation aligned, day after day, audit after audit.

CADET doesn’t just store information. It proves alignment, reveals drift, and supports defensible decisions.

Structured documentation environment

Define your standards, policies and procedures in a clean, organized system that eliminates ambiguity and supports consistent execution.

Continuous compliance alignment

CADET monitors your documentation against real-world operational behavior, helping you identify drift early, before it becomes exposure.

Audit-ready transparency

Every action, update and alignment check is logged, timestamped and organized for internal review, external audits or litigation defense.

Why it matters

Compliance isn’t a binder. It’s a living system.

Most organizations rely on outdated documentation, inconsistent processes and tribal knowledge. CADET replaces that with a structured, modern environment that:

  • Reduces administrative burden
  • Strengthens safety culture
  • Improves operational consistency
  • Supports defensible decision-making
  • Reduces exposure during audits or litigation

CADET gives your organization the clarity it needs to operate confidently in a world where every decision can carry operational, financial or legal consequences.

How it works

The operational alignment loop

  1. Document

    Define your standards, expectations and operational rules.

  2. Align

    Compare real-world behavior against those standards.

  3. Detect drift

    When behavior diverges from documentation, CADET flags it immediately.

  4. Correct

    Drift triggers education, coaching or process review, not punishment.

  5. Prove

    CADET maintains a defensible record of alignment, corrections and improvements.

Repeat. This is the compliance loop your operation has always needed.

Inside the framework

Five parts, one system

CCompliance
  • Documented standards
  • Federal regulations
  • Corporate policies and procedures
AAudit

Triggered by events, audits drive remedial actions and Focused Improvement Tracking & Monitoring (FITM).

  • Telematics Unsafe Behavior Events (TUBEs)
  • Asset Maintenance Reports (AMRs)
  • Credential Renewals & Continuous Monitoring (CRCM)
  • Safety Policy Violation Events (SPVEs)
DDocument
  • Operating procedures
  • Audits and consequences
  • Results that feed compliance rules back into audits
  • The Seven Pillars of Proof
EEducate

Not just reactive consequences: a steady drumbeat of group review and improvement.

  • Individual training, monitoring and review
  • Scheduled team coaching
  • KPI development
  • Fleetwide performance improvement
TTechnology

Removes swivel-chair integration between the third-party systems you already run.

  • Telematics
  • TMS and scheduling
  • Training platforms
  • Payroll
See the Seven Pillars of Proof that CADET documents →
Who uses CADET

Built for the people accountable for safety

Carriers

Strengthen compliance posture and reduce exposure.

Private fleets

Protect brand reputation with consistent operational standards.

Safety directors

Gain clarity, consistency and defensible documentation.

Risk managers

Improve litigation resilience with structured, transparent records.

Benefits

What changes with CADET

Operational clarity

Everyone knows the standard. Everyone follows the same playbook.

Reduced exposure

CADET creates a defensible record of compliance and corrective action.

Improved safety culture

Coaching replaces punishment. Alignment replaces guesswork.

Strengthen your compliance infrastructure.

CADET gives your organization the clarity, consistency and defensibility it needs to operate with confidence. Contact DP Group for more information and a demonstration.

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EDSLConsistent, defensible safety decisionsExplore EDSL →PACECommunication built for high-consequence momentsExplore PACE →
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EDSL

EEvent
DDriven
SSafety
LLogic

Consistent, defensible safety decisions

EDSL replaces subjective judgment, inconsistent evaluations and tribal knowledge with a clear, repeatable logic system that strengthens safety culture and reduces organizational exposure.

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Event evaluation logic
  1. Identify the eventCapture the behavior, deviation or incident.
  2. Apply criteriaEvaluate using predefined, structured rules.
  3. Analyze alignmentDoes it match documented standards?
  4. Determine outcomeLogic-based decisions, not emotion.
  5. Document reasoningRecord criteria, findings and outcome.
  6. Review (optional)Internal review before closing the event.
What EDSL is

A modern safety logic system that brings order to operational chaos.

EDSL (Event-Driven Safety Logic) is a structured framework that evaluates operational events using consistent criteria, clear logic and defensible reasoning. It eliminates guesswork, reduces bias, and ensures that every event, from minor deviations to major incidents, is assessed with the same disciplined approach.

EDSL doesn’t replace human judgment. It supports it, structures it, and documents it.

Structured event evaluation

Every event is assessed using a consistent logic model that removes ambiguity and ensures fairness.

Defensible decision support

EDSL documents the reasoning behind each evaluation, creating a clear record that supports internal review, external audits or litigation defense.

Bias-resistant framework

By standardizing the evaluation process, EDSL reduces subjective interpretation and strengthens organizational integrity.

Why it matters

Safety decisions should be consistent, not situational.

Most organizations evaluate events based on experience, instinct or precedent, which leads to inconsistency, confusion and exposure. EDSL replaces that with a structured logic system that:

  • Improves fairness
  • Strengthens safety culture
  • Reduces organizational bias
  • Supports defensible decisions
  • Creates transparency across teams
  • Aligns safety expectations with operational reality

EDSL gives your organization the clarity it needs to evaluate events confidently and consistently.

How it works

Event evaluation logic

  1. Identify the event

    Capture the operational behavior, deviation or incident.

  2. Apply structured logic

    EDSL evaluates the event using predefined criteria and consistent reasoning.

  3. Determine alignment

    Identify whether the behavior aligns with documented standards or expectations.

  4. Assign outcome

    Outcomes are based on logic, not emotion, ensuring fairness and consistency.

  5. Document the decision

    EDSL records the reasoning, criteria and outcome for future reference.

This is how modern safety organizations eliminate ambiguity and strengthen defensibility.

Closing the loop

Every event feeds back into CADET.

From unsafe behaviors to DVIR-reported issues, every event is recorded with its situational remedy. That record feeds CADET’s auditing and documentation, completing the education and remedy loop.

  1. Event occurs
  2. EDSL evaluates
  3. CADET audits & documents
  4. Coaching & education
Who uses EDSL

Built for the people accountable for safety

Safety directors

Evaluate events with clarity, consistency and defensible logic.

Risk managers

Reduce exposure by documenting the reasoning behind every decision.

Carriers & private fleets

Strengthen safety culture and reduce variability in event handling.

Operations leaders

Ensure decisions align with standards, expectations and organizational values.

Benefits

What changes with EDSL

Fairness & transparency

EDSL reduces bias and supports a culture of accountability and improvement.

Litigation-resilient documentation

Clear reasoning and structured logic create defensible records.

Consistency across the organization

Every event is evaluated using the same logic, with no exceptions.

Make every safety decision defensible.

Bring consistent, documented logic to every event your operation handles. Contact DP Group for more information and a demonstration.

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CADETMinimum-friction, litigation-resilient safety frameworkExplore CADET →PACECommunication built for high-consequence momentsExplore PACE →
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PACE

PPrimary
AAlternate
CContingency
EEmergency

Communication built for high-consequence moments

PACE ensures your organization communicates clearly, consistently and defensibly, especially when the situation escalates and every word matters.

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Communication escalation structure
EmergencyCorporate attorney or executive
ContingencySubject-matter expert on policy
AlternateSteps in when Primary is unavailable
PrimaryFirst-line responder: trained and rehearsed
Unified PlaybookOne source of guidance for every role
What PACE is

A modern coordination framework for the day after the inevitable.

PACE (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) is a structured communication and response system designed to protect organizations when incidents occur, questions arise or external scrutiny intensifies. It ensures leadership communicates from a unified playbook, eliminates contradictory statements, and reduces exposure during critical moments.

PACE doesn’t just organize communication. It controls it, stabilizes it, and protects the organization behind it.

Unified communication playbook

Every designated responder, Primary through Emergency, operates from the same structured guidance, eliminating drift and contradiction.

Escalation-ready response structure

When situations intensify, PACE transitions seamlessly from Primary to Alternate to Contingency to Emergency, ensuring continuity and control.

Exposure-reducing coordination

PACE prevents off-the-cuff statements, emotional reactions and inconsistent messaging that create organizational risk.

Why it matters

In critical moments, communication is either an asset or a liability.

Most organizations rely on informal communication, tribal knowledge and whoever happens to answer the phone. PACE replaces that with a structured, defensible system that:

  • Prevents contradictory statements
  • Reduces legal and operational exposure
  • Ensures leadership alignment
  • Stabilizes communication during incidents
  • Supports coordinated decision-making
  • Protects the organization’s credibility

PACE gives your operation the discipline it needs when the stakes are highest.

How it works

Communication escalation structure

  1. Primary

    Your first-line communicator: prepared, trained, rehearsed and operating from the PACE playbook.

  2. Alternate

    Steps in seamlessly when the Primary is unavailable, ensuring continuity and consistency.

  3. Contingency

    A subject-matter expert who can speak to your policies and procedures when the situation escalates or requires deeper operational insight.

  4. Emergency

    A corporate attorney or designated executive who knows the company, helped build the playbook, and provides final-level communication when legal or reputational stakes demand it.

Unified playbookAll four roles operate from the same structured guidance, eliminating drift, contradiction and improvisation.

This is how modern organizations protect themselves when the unexpected becomes inevitable.

Who uses PACE

Built for the people accountable for safety

Executive leadership

Communicate consistently and confidently during critical events.

Safety directors

Ensure incident communication aligns with standards and expectations.

Risk managers

Reduce exposure by controlling messaging and escalation pathways.

Corporate counsel

Gain structured, defensible communication during high-risk situations.

Benefits

What changes with PACE

Aligned leadership

Everyone communicates from the same playbook, with no improvisation.

Reduced organizational exposure

PACE prevents statements that create legal, operational or reputational risk.

Controlled escalation

Communication transitions smoothly from Primary to Emergency without confusion.

Be ready before the call comes.

Give every responder the same playbook, so your organization speaks with one voice. Contact DP Group for more information and a demonstration.

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CADETMinimum-friction, litigation-resilient safety frameworkExplore CADET →EDSLConsistent, defensible safety decisionsExplore EDSL →
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