Driver Qualification Info -

Under federal law 49 CFR Part 391, drivers engaged in interstate commerce, or intrastate from select states like AK, AZ, CO, CT, and others listed, are required to maintain documentation verifying their legal and physical capability to operate their vehicle class. This includes a thorough review of driving history, past employment records, a 3-year inquiry to state agencies, driver's road test certification, annual driver's certificate of violations, and relevant documents from the driver's public record. These records must be updated on an annual basis to ensure compliance with regulations.

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What Are the Legal Requirements for Driver Qualification?

Filling out a driver qualification file requires information such as:

  • Previous employment history

  • Certificate of violations

  • Road test certificate

  • Three-year inquiry to state agencies

  • Driving history

Other pertinent documents required for the specific driver's public record General driving credentials:

  • A valid commercial motor vehicle license

  • Age of at least 21 years old

  • Completed road test

  • Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle

  • Ability to read and speak English

  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of operating a vehicle

Drivers are required to update their files annually.

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