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Driver qualification (DQ) files are an essential element of a well-managed carrier’s compliance program. The carrier must make all records and information in the file available, upon request or within two business days, to authorized representatives of:
A periodic self-audit of the DQ files checking for items needing maintenance can provide a smoother running operation.
The carrier must maintain DQ files while the driver is employed and retain for three years after employment ends as a regulated driver. This includes keeping documents current by paying attention to expiration dates, such as:
Some records of renewable documents can be removed from the DQ file after three years, though inquiries from other employers concerning a former driver’s safety performance history have a one-year retention period.
Driver qualification (DQ) files are an essential element of a well-managed carrier’s compliance program. The carrier must make all records and information in the file available, upon request or within two business days, to authorized representatives of:
A periodic self-audit of the DQ files checking for items needing maintenance can provide a smoother running operation.
The carrier must maintain DQ files while the driver is employed and retain for three years after employment ends as a regulated driver. This includes keeping documents current by paying attention to expiration dates, such as:
Some records of renewable documents can be removed from the DQ file after three years, though inquiries from other employers concerning a former driver’s safety performance history have a one-year retention period.