Significant Regulatory Guidance
How does an employer or consortium/third-party administrator (C/TPA) submit a bulk query?
Guidance on How to submit bulk query
Q&AHow 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.
Guidance Q&AQuestion 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.
Guidance Q&AQuestion 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.
Guidance Q&AQuestion 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.
...How does the Clearinghouse impact employers of commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders?
Guidance on how the Clearinghouse impacts employers
Guidance Q&AHow does the Clearinghouse impact employers of commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders?
Guidance: The Clearinghouse offers employers a centralized...
Is your ELD listing up-to-date?
Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service - Provider Updates
Is your ELD listing up-to-date?
Motor carriers and safety officials rely on the information you are required to provide about your device. Make sure you keep this information updated with...