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DOT Driver Qualification File Audit (49 CFR 391)
An audit of the driver qualification file required for commercial motor vehicle drivers, covering application, MVR, medical certification, and road test records.
49 CFR 391
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Application & Inquiries
- Does the file contain a completed employment application with 3-year employment/residence history? *
- Was an inquiry made to previous DOT-regulated employers for the prior 3 years? *
- Is a safety performance history (drug/alcohol, accidents) investigation documented? *
Driving Record
- Was a motor vehicle record obtained from each state of licensure at hire? *
- Is an annual MVR review documented for each driver? *
- Is a driver's annual list of violations (or equivalent) on file? *
Medical Certification
- Is a valid medical examiner's certificate from the National Registry on file? *
- Is the medical certificate current (not expired) and matched to the CDLIS record where applicable? *
- List drivers with medical certificates expiring within 30 days: *
Road Test & Qualification
- Is a road test certificate or an accepted equivalent (valid CDL) on file? *
- Does the file confirm the driver meets the general qualifications (age, language, license)? *
- Are records retained for the required duration during and after employment? *
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