The 8 Requirements of the Driver Qualification File 

Thanks, Erika

Glad it was helpful!

Matt, yes you will still need a DQF for non-CDL. Here is some information that might help you. csa.fmcsa.dot.gov/safetyplanner/MyFiles/SubSections.aspx?ch=23&sec=66&sub=152

That's if you're doing HazMat I think?

There are additional requirements for Commercial Drivers License drivers who transport materials that required placarding. Because this is a very specific exception, we didn't include it in our video. We encourage you to read through the Federal Register for the most up to date and comprehensive information. You can read through that here ecfr.federalregister.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-391?toc=1

your medical examiner should be able to give you a note stating that they are authorized to examine you. Here is a search feature from the FMCSA www.fmcsa.dot.gov/national-registry-certified-medical-examiners-search

Ricky, great question. For newly employed drivers the 3-year MVR should satisfy both the annual MVR and the 3-year MVR. However, every year you will need to request an MVR for each driver you employ to continually satisfy both of those requirements. We know it's complicated. Here is the FMCSA information. www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-391

Yes, you will need a DQF for yourself.

Thanks you so very much

Thanks for watching, the FMCSA has example forms for each that you can print and use: csa.fmcsa.dot.gov/safetyplanner/documents/Forms/Annual%20Review%20of%20Driving%20Record_508.pdf www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-391#391.25

You will find an MVR at your appropriate state agency. You can find the state agency here www.dmv.org/dmv-office-finder.php

It will depend on the weight of your vehicle, but there are certain parts of the DQF you will need to keep. Many carriers choose to just follow the same DQF requirements even if all the documents are not necessarily required.

There isn’t a specific order that each DQF requirement needs to be completed in, think of it as more of checklist. Make sure you have all the required documents included before anyone starts driving under your authority or as an employee. Your next question is a little more complicated. Using your equipment rather than their own is a factor that can classify someone as an employee rather than an independent contractor. But in either case, they’ll still need a DQF. To make sure you’re compliant, we’d suggest giving your local Secretary of State a call and ask them what qualifies someone as an employee or independent contractor. Thanks for watching!

That's right, that is part of the MVR! You'll need their records for the previous three years.

@Jim Veybe thanks for clarifying!

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