49 CFR 391 explains the minimum requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers. Motor carriers are required to maintain a qualification file for each of their drivers. The following checklist will help you ensure that each driver qualification file is complete. MVR.

Feb 11, 2014 · Driver Qualification Files. Every motor carrier must maintain a driver qualification file for each driver it employs. The file must include: Driver’s application for employment; Inquiry to previous employers — driving record for last 3 years; Annual inquiry and review of driving record; Annual driver’s certification of violations and ...

All motor carriers must maintain a qualification file for each employed driver. A driver qualification file checklist may be helpful to ensure that all required documents and inquiries are obtained.

Apr 26, 2021 · A Driver Qualification (DQ) File explains the minimum requirements for drivers with commercial licenses. Check our DQ File checklist.

Any safety sensitive positions a driver has held over the past 3 years must be verified. If you’re not sure if a driver’s previous employment was a safety-sensitive position or not, always err on the side of caution. Obtain authorization from the applicant allowing the former employer to release information to you.

Driver Qualification File Checklist (All references are from FMCSA Regulations – 49 CFR) ____ Driver’s application for employment including hire date (391.21)

Oct 30, 2004 · Driver Qualification File Checklist. The following documents are to be included in a DQ file for duration of employment: Driver-specific application for employment (§391.21)*; Original motor vehicle record (MVR) requested from state(s) within 30 days of hire (§391.23); Road test or road test exception documents*: