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Do you know the basics of DQ file management?

Test yourself on DQ file recordkeeping.

  1. How long is a DQ file minimally retained after a driver leaves?
    1. One year
    2. Two years
    3. Three years
    4. Five years
  2. Who is contacted with the safety performance history request?
    1. The past 3 years of all employers
    2. The past 3 years of DOT-regulated employers
    3. The past 10 years of all employers
    4. The past 10 years of all DOT-regulated employers
  3. Which of the following are retained for a minimum of three years?
    1. Road test/certificate, driver application, and original driving record
    2. Medical certification, annual driving records, and annual review of driving record
    3. Safety performance history inquiries, road test, and medical certification
    4. Verification of medical examiner, medical certification, and original driving record
  4. Which item is not required on a driver’s employment application?
    1. Criminal history
    2. Traffic convictions in the past 3 years
    3. Date of birth
    4. Social security number
  5. Which of the following is not true of DQ file management?
    1. An online application violates the safety regulations
    2. Documents can be scanned and stored electronically
    3. FMCSA permits electronic signatures on documents
    4. Files may be stored at individual terminals and retrieved for an audit

Click below to see answers.

Do you know the basics of DQ file management?: Answers

  1. Three years.
  2. The past 3 years of DOT-regulated employers.
  3. Medical certification, annual driving records, and annual review of driving record.
  4. Criminal history.
  5. An online application violates the safety regulations.