/*
Theme Name: DOT Consulting Solutions
Theme URI: https://dotconsultingsolutions.com
Author: DOT Consulting Solutions
Description: A professional, responsive WordPress theme for a DOT and FMCSA compliance consulting firm serving motor carriers nationwide.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.4
Requires PHP: 7.4
Text Domain: dot-consulting-solutions
*/

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