01
Driver's Employment Application
A signed foundation for the DQF. Requires 10 years of CMV history and 3 years of general employment history.
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Initial hiring checks and follow-up inquiries used to assemble a driver qualification file.
02
Initial MVR
Motor Vehicle Record requested from each licensing state for the prior 3 years and retained in the qualification file under the required timeline.
03
Road Test Certificate
Documented road test and certificate on file. A valid CDL copy is acceptable in lieu of a road test.
04
Medical Examiner's Certificate
Mandatory verification of physical fitness by an FMCSA-certified professional. CDL data is electronically transmitted during the NRII transition; see the current exemption update.
05
Safety Performance History
Required 3-year investigation of safety performance information from previous DOT-regulated employers, completed within 30 days of employment beginning.
06
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Query
For CDL/CLP drivers, a full pre-employment FMCSA Clearinghouse query is required before safety-sensitive functions.
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