DOT Medical Cards: Tracking Expirations Before They Become Violations
An expired medical certificate means an unqualified driver. Learn the DOT medical card rules and how to track expirations before they lapse.
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The Annual Review of Driving Record, Explained
Every driver needs an annual review of their driving record under 49 CFR 391.25. Here is what to review, how to document it and what to keep.
Motor Vehicle Records: Pre-Hire and Annual MVR Requirements
A plain-English guide to pre-hire and annual MVR requirements under 49 CFR 391.23 and 391.25, including deadlines, states to check and what to file.
Safety Performance History: The Three-Year Previous Employer Check
How to run the three-year safety performance history check under 49 CFR 391.23, what to request from previous employers, and how to document it.
The Driver Employment Application: What It Must Include
The driver employment application under 49 CFR 391.21 has required fields. Learn what it must include, including the 10-year history for CDL drivers.
Driver Qualification File Checklist: What 49 CFR Part 391 Requires
A practical checklist of what belongs in every driver qualification file under 49 CFR Part 391, plus retention rules and common audit gaps.
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