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Are notifications to a motor carrier by a driver convicted of a driver violation as required by §383.31 to be maintained in the driver’s qualification file as part of the supporting documentation or certifications noted in the requirements listed in §391

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FMCSA-DQ-391.27-Q001-RESCINDED.docx (28.52 KB)

NOTE:  This guidance was rescinded on May 9, 2022, and is no longer in effect.  See FMCSA-FR-87FR13192(2022-03-09).

FMCSA-DQ-391.27-Q001

§ 391.27 Record of violations.

Guidance Q&A

Question 1:  Are notifications to a motor carrier by a driver convicted of a driver violation as required by § 383.31 to be maintained in the driver’s qualification file as part of the supporting documentation or certifications noted in the requirements listed in § 391.27(d)?

Guidance:  § 391.27(d) does not require documentation in the qualification file. However, § 391.51 does require that such notifications be maintained in the qualification file.

Regulatory Topic: Record of violations
Effective Date: Sunday, May 4, 1997
Issued Date: Friday, April 4, 1997