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When a motor carrier purchases another motor carrier, must the drivers of the acquired motor carrier be requalified by the purchasing motor carrier?

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§391.51 General requirements for driver qualification files.

Guidance Q&A

Question 1: When a motor carrier purchases another motor carrier, must the drivers of the acquired motor carrier be requalified by the purchasing motor carrier?

Guidance: No.

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