Qualifications of Drivers http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rulesregs/fmcsr/regs/391.htm

Purpose This presentation is intended to educate commercial motor carriers and their drivers on the FMCSA regulations on driver qualifications. http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rulesregs/fmcsr/regs/391.htm

Exemptions There are certain exemptions to these guidelines. For a complete list, please visit: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rulesregs/fmcsr/regs/391.2.htm http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rulesregs/fmcsr/regs/391.2.htm

Commercial Driver Requirements Be in good health and physically able to perform all duties of a driver Be at least 21 years of age Be able to drive vehicle safely http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rulesregs/fmcsr/regs/391.11.htm

Commercial Driver Requirements Know how to safely load, block, brace and secure the cargo Have only one valid commercial driver’s license Provide an employing motor carrier with a list of all motor vehicle violations (See Part 391.27). http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rulesregs/fmcsr/regs/391.11.htm

Commercial Driver Requirements Pass a driver’s road test or equivalent Complete an application for employment Possess a valid medical certificate http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rulesregs/fmcsr/regs/391.11.htm

Commercial Driver Requirements Speak and read English well enough to: Converse with the general public Understand traffic signs and signals Respond to official questions Be able to make legible entries on reports and records http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rulesregs/fmcsr/regs/391.11.htm

Physical Requirements A person shall not drive a commercial motor vehicle unless he/she is physically qualified to do so. For a complete list of physical requirements, please visit: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rulesregs/fmcsr/regs/391.41.htm http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rulesregs/fmcsr/regs/391.41.htm

Driver’s Responsibilities A driver shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle unless: They can determine whether the cargo being transported has been properly located, distributed and secured They are familiar with methods and procedures for securing cargo http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rulesregs/fmcsr/regs/391.13.htm

Disqualification A driver who is disqualified shall not drive a commercial motor vehicle A motor carrier shall not require or permit a driver who is disqualified to drive a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rulesregs/fmcsr/regs/391.15.htm

Disqualification A driver can be disqualified if convicted for: Driving a CMV while under the influence of alcohol Driving a CMV while under the influence of drugs or controlled substances Transporting or possessing a drug or controlled substance http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rulesregs/fmcsr/regs/391.15.htm

Disqualification Leaving the scene of an accident that involves a CMV Using a CMV to commit a felony Using a CMV to violate an Out-of-Service Order Using a CMV to violate the railroad-highway grade crossing rule http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rulesregs/fmcsr/regs/391.15.htm

Driver Qualification File Every motor carrier must have a file for each regularly employed driver that includes: Driver’s application for employment Inquiry to previous employers – 3 years Inquiry to state agencies – 3 years Inquiry to state agencies - annual http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rulesregs/fmcsr/regs/391.51.htm

Driver Qualification File Annual review of driving record Annual driver’s certification of violations Driver’s road test certificate or equivalent Medical examiner’s certificate http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rulesregs/fmcsr/regs/391.51.htm

Penalties A first offender is disqualified for one year following conviction or forfeiture (6 months for possession of a controlled substance) For a second offense within three years, a driver is disqualified for three years http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rulesregs/fmcsr/regs/391.15.htm

In Conclusion Thank you for your time and attention!