Are there recommended best practices if a State permits a third party examiner to administer CDL knowledge tests?

FMCSA-STCDL-384-FAQ01(2023-02-13)

Part 384 – State Compliance with Commercial Driver’s License Programs

States' Voluntary Use of Third Party Knowledge Test Examiners

Third Party Knowledge Testing FAQ

Question 1:...

What are the physical qualification requirements for operating a CMV in interstate commerce?

NOTE:  This guidance revises FMCSA-MED-391.41-Q3, issued on February 28, 2020, and rescinded on March 22, 2022. See FMCSA-FR-87FR3390(2022-01-21).

FMCSA-MED-391.41-Q3(2022-01-21)

Guidance Q&A

Question 3: What...

Qualifications of Drivers; Vision Standard, 87 FR 3390 (Jan. 21, 2022)

NOTE:  This guidance revises the guidance published at 80 FR 22790 (April 23, 2015) and 83 FR 47486 (September 19, 2018) (FMCSA-FR-80FR22790.2015.04.23 and FMCSA-FR-83FR47486.2018.09.19, respectively), effective March 22, 2022. Please see revised guidance FMCSA-MED-391.41-Q3(2022-01-21)....

Questions and Answers Certification Policy for Employees Who Perform Inspections, Investigations, and Safety Audits (July 2022)

July 2022

Q1: Why was the policy issued?

A1: During the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Agency adjusted the requirements for maintaining...

Toolkit to Expedite Licensing

For FMCSA-Regulated Drivers: USE A FEDERAL CCF ONLY WHEN CONDUCTING DOT-REGULATED DRUG TESTS

DOT-regulated drug tests should only be administered to FMCSA-regulated drivers in one of the following categories:

Employers: Please share this notice with your...

May motor carriers use third parties to ask driver’s licensing authorities for copies of driving records to be examined during the carrier’s annual review of each driver’s record?

NOTE:  This guidance revises FMCSA-DQ-391.25-Q003, issued on March 12, 2015, and rescinded on May 9, 2022. See FMCSA-FR-87FR13192(2022-03-09).

FMCSA-DQ-391.25-Q003(2022-03-09)

§ 391.25 Annual inquiry and review of driving record.

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To what extent must a motor carrier review a driver’s overall driving record to comply with the requirements of § 391.25?

NOTE:  This guidance revises FMCSA-DQ-391.25-Q001, issued on April 4, 1997, and rescinded on May 9, 2022. See FMCSA-FR-87FR13192(2022-03-09).

FMCSA-DQ-391.25-Q001(2022-03-09)

§ 391.25 Annual inquiry and...

New Entrant Program Videos

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May motor carriers use third parties to ask driver’s licensing authorities for copies of the driving record of driver-applicants?

NOTE:  This guidance revises FMCSA-DQ-391.23-Q002, issued on March 30, 2004, and rescinded on May 9, 2022. See FMCSA-FR-87FR13192(2022-03-09).

FMCSA-DQ-391.23-Q002(2022-03-09)

§ 391.23 Investigations and...