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When a motor carrier receives a request for driver information from another motor carrier about a former or current driver, is it required to supply the requested information?

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FMCSA-DQ-391.23-Q001.nj__0.docx (21.02 KB)

§391.23 Investigations and inquiries.

Guidance Q&A

Question 1: When a motor carrier receives a request for driver information from another motor carrier about a former or current driver, is it required to supply the requested information?

Guidance: Generally no. See §382.405, however, for requests pertaining to drug and alcohol records.

Regulatory Topic: Driver investigations and inquiries
Effective Date: Sunday, May 4, 1997
Issued Date: Friday, April 4, 1997