Driver Fitness is described as operation of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) by drivers who are unfit to operate a CMV due to lack of training, experience, or medical qualification. Data would include (1) inspection violations for failure to have a valid and appropriate commercial driver's license, or medical or training documentation, (2) crash reports citing a lack of experience or medical reason as a cause or contributory factor, and (3) violations from an off-site investigation or an on-site investigation for failure to maintain proper driver qualification files, or use of unqualified drivers.
Violation severity weights reflect the relative importance of each violation within each BASIC. These weights cannot be compared or added meaningfully across the BASICs.
In cases where a violation results in an out-of-service order as defined in 49 CFR 390.5, an additional weight of 2 is added to arrive at a total severity weight for the violation.
| Section | Description | Group | Severity* | Affects Driver Score? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.21 | Operating a CMV with more than one driver’s license | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.23A2-DT | Operating a CMV without a valid CDL: No double- or triple-trailer endorsement | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.23A2-H | Operating a CMV without a valid CDL: No hazardous materials / dangerous goods endorsement | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.23A2-LCDL | Endorsements - (CDL) — Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license. | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) — Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL. | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) — Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person. | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.23A2-P | Operating a CMV without a valid CDL: No passenger vehicle endorsement | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.23A2-R | Operating a CMV without a valid CDL: Violation of air brake restriction | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.23A2-S | Operating a CMV (School Bus) without a valid CDL: No school bus endorsement as described in 383.93(b)(5). | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.23A2-T | Operating a CMV without a valid CDL: No Tank Vehicle endorsement | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.25(a)(1) | Operating on learner permit without a CDL holder | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.25(a)(2) | Operating on a CDL learners permit without a valid regular operator’s license | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.25(a)(5)(i) | Operating a CMV with a Commercial Learner’s Permit transporting passengers requiring the passenger (P) endorsement | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.25(a)(5)(ii) | Operating a CMV with a Commercial Learner’s Permit transporting passengers requiring the school bus (S) endorsement | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.25(a)(6) | Operating a CMV with a Commercial Learner’s Permit transporting hazardous materials as defined in 383.5 | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.51(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified from holding a CDL | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | License (CDL) — A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV. | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.51A-NSIN | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver’s license issuance | License-related: Medium | 5 | Y |
| 383.51A-NSOUT | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver’s license issuance | License-related: Low | 1 | Y |
| 383.51A-SIN | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver’s license issuance | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.51A-SOUT | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver’s license issuance | License-related: Medium | 5 | Y |
| 383.71(h) | Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 383.91(a) | Operating a CMV with improper CDL group | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.91A-LCDL | License (CDL) — Operate a CMV without proper CDL class. | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.93(b)(1) | No double or triple trailer endorsement on CDL | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.93(b)(2) | No passenger vehicle endorsement on CDL | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.93(b)(3) | No tank vehicle endorsement on CDL | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.93(b)(4) | No hazardous materials endorsement on CDL | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.93(b)(5) | Operating a School Bus without a school bus endorsement as described in 383.93(b)(5) | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.95(a) | Violating airbrake restriction | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Restriction — (CDL) — Operate a CMV in violation of airbrake restriction. | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 390.35B-MED | Operating a CMV while possessing a fraudulent medical certificate | Fraud | 10 | Y |
| 391.11A-QMC | Qualifications — Having operated or authorized a person to operate a CMV without being qualified. | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 391.11(b)(1) | Driving a CMV in Interstate Commerce and driver is less than 21 years of age | General Driver Qualification | 4 | Y |
| 391.11B1-A | Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce. | General Driver Qualification | 4 | Y |
| 391.11(b)(2) | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | General Driver Qualification | 4 | Y |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and record. | General Driver Qualification | 4 | Y |
| 391.11B2S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | General Driver Qualification | 4 | Y |
| 391.11B3-Q | Qualifications — Operating a CMV without proper training/experience. | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Driver not physically qualified | Physical | 2 | Y |
| 391.11B4-DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 391.11B5-DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 391.11B5-DNL | Driver does not have a valid operator’s license for the CMV being operated | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License (Non-CDL) — Endorsement — Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License (Non-CDL) — Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction. | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 391.11(b)(7) | Driver disqualified from operating CMV | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 391.15(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Operating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 391.15A-NSIN | Driving a CMV while disqualified — suspended for non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver’s license issuance | License-related: Medium | 5 | Y |
| 391.15A-NSOUT | Driving a CMV while disqualified — suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver’s license issuance | License-related: Low | 1 | Y |
| 391.15A-SIN | Driving a CMV while disqualified — suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and in the state of driver’s license issuance | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 391.15A-SOUT | Driving a CMV while disqualified — suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and outside the driver’s license state of issuance | License-related: Medium | 5 | Y |
| 391.41(a) | No medical certificate in driver’s possession | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.41A-F | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.41A-FPC | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. Previously Cited on [DATE] | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.41A1-FPC | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. Previously Cited on [DATE] | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) — Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.41A-MCPVI | Medical (Certificate) — Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state driver’s licensing agency when medical certification is required. | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.41A-P | Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.41A1-P | Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.41A1-LOC | No medical certificate in driver’s possession - hearing, epilepsy or any condition causing loss of consciousness | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.41A1-MCOOS | Medical (Certificate) — Operating a commercial motor vehicle while not medically certified as physically qualified to do so. | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) — Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate. | Physical | 2 | Y |
| 391.43(h) | Improper medical examiner’s certificate form | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.45A-MCEM | Medical (Certificate) — Operating a CMV with an expired medical certificate. | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.45A-MCMC | Medical (Certificate) — Operating a CMV without being medically certified. | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner’s certificate | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.45BMCEM | Driver who has not been medically examined and certified as qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle during the preceding 24 months | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.45F | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle when impaired by a physical or mental injury or disease discovered after current medical certification date. | Physical | 2 | Y |
| 391.49(j) | No valid medical waiver in driver’s possession | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.49JCOMPLY | Operating a commercial motor vehicle without complying with the requirements indicated on the skill performance evaluation | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.49J-MDP† | Medical (Driver Physical) — Operating a CMV without a valid skill performance evaluation certificate in possession when required. | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 392.2-MCSR | Medical (Certificate) — Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations. | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 398.3(b) | Driver Qualifications (Physical) for Transportation of Migrant Workers | Physical | 2 | Y |
| 398.3B-MW† | Migrant Workers — Driver qualification (physical) for transportation of migrant workers. | Physical | 2 | Y |
| 398.3(b)(8) | No doctor’s certificate of qualification in possession - drivers of Migrant Workers | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 398.3B8-MW | Migrant Workers — No doctors certificate of qualification in possession. | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| *Severity is increased by 2 if the violation results in an out-of-service order. | ||||