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If a motor carrier maintains complete driver qualification files but cannot produce them at the time of the review or within two business days, is it in violation of §391.51?

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§391.51 General requirements for driver qualification files.

Guidance Q&A

Question 4: If a motor carrier maintains complete driver qualification files but cannot produce them at the time of the review or within two business days, is it in violation of §391.51?

Guidance: Yes. Driver qualification files must be produced on demand. Producing driver qualification files after the completion of the review does not cure a record-keeping violation of §391.51.

Regulatory Topic: Driver qualification files
Effective Date: Sunday, May 4, 1997
Issued Date: Friday, April 4, 1997