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Driver Qualification Files
Reviewing Motor Vehicle Records Helps Assess Safety Risks
In “Commercial Driver License Notification Regulations”, we talked about drivers being responsible for notifying their employer and their state driver licensing agency of all traffic violations and incidents. On the other side of the coin, trucking companies are responsible for … Read More
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Reminder Service Helps Avoid Lapses in CMV Drivers Medical Cards
Having trouble keeping track of when drivers physical exams are due? Office Tenders can help be sending timely reminders and all the necessary paperwork well in advance of when a driver’s physical is due. Most interstate drivers must have their … Read More
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Commercial Driver License Notification Regulations
A CDL trucker in North Carolina was recently indicted for not accurately notifying his employers about past accidents and traffic violations when applying for the driving position. Drivers can use this as a reminder about the importance of honesty on … Read More
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Previous Employer Checks are More Than Just DOT Compliance!
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires all trucking companies and employers to maintain accurate CDL driver qualification files for every driver, regardless of the size of your fleet. Performing previous employer checks for new drivers are a part of the … Read More
Temporary or Leased Employee (Driver)
When a motor carrier uses a temp agency or a leasing company the application must be made out to the specific motor carrier. Motor carriers are required to notify the applicant; prior to his/her submission of the application, that the … Read More
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According to WPCI, The nation’s premier comprehensive drug program administrator, the following are audit findings conducted by the FMCSA: 1. 2009 Company Reviews: a. 67% of the reviews had acute violations of the Drug & Alcohol program. b. 90% of … Read More
