ELD Carrier-Driver Training

Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service -Training

Welcome to ELD carrier and driver training. This training is intended to educate carriers and drivers using...

Question 1: Must a driver prepare a written report of a pre-trip inspection performed under §392.7?

§392.7 Equipment, inspection and use.   

Question 1: Must a driver prepare a written report of a pre-trip inspection performed under §392.7?

Guidance: No.

Using ELDs to Transfer Electronic Driver Logs

How does an employer or consortium/third-party administrator (C/TPA) submit a bulk query?

Guidance on How to submit bulk query

How does an employer or consortium/third-party administrator (C/TPA) submit a bulk query?

Guidance: Download and complete the Bulk Upload Template File. (C/TPAs: If you work with multiple employers, you will need...

If a driver was grandfathered from the skills test when he or she obtained a CDL, may an employer forego the administration of a road test as required by §391.31?

§391.33 Equivalent of road test.

Guidance Q&A Question 1: If a driver was grandfathered from the skills test when he or she obtained a CDL, may an employer forego the administration of a road test as required by §391.31?

Guidance: Yes. While the grandfathered driver...

Return-to-Duty Process from a Non-DOT Test: What are the consequences when a CDL driver tests positive on a non-DOT drug test and has not completed a return-to-duty (RTD) process with a substance abuse professional (SAP)?

Guidance clarifying that a non-DOT positive test does not results in a federal prohibition.

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Return-to-Duty Process from a Non-DOT Test: What are the consequences when a CDL driver tests positive on a non-DOT drug test and has not completed a return-to-duty (RTD)...

Is a driver training school required to keep a driver qualification file on each student?

§391.51 General requirements for driver qualification files.

Question 2: Is a driver training school required to keep a driver qualification file on each student?

Guidance: Yes, if operating in interstate commerce.

ELD Training Checklist for Motor Carriers: Understanding Your Device

Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service - Training

ELD Training Checklist for Motor Carriers: Understanding Your Device

There is a wide variety of ELDs on the market, which enables you to select the device that best meets your business needs. No matter which you...

Question 1: Does §392.60 require a driver to carry a copy of the written authorization (required to transport passengers) on board a CMV?

§392.60 Unauthorized persons not to be transported.    

Question 1: Does §392.60 require a driver to carry a copy of the written authorization (required to transport passengers) on board a CMV?

Guidance: No, the authorization must...

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

§391.51 General requirements for driver qualification files.

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.