WEBINAR: DOT & CHP Compliance: Building a Driver Qualification File

 

It takes a lot more than a driver’s license to become a fully qualified driver, and even more to prove it to an officer, auditor, or jury. Failing to properly qualify your truck or bus drivers — and failing to have the proper documentation to prove it — is a major source of litigation, penalties, and poor CSA scores.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and California Highway Patrol (CHP) require that all commercial motor vehicle drivers be fully qualified at all times. In many cases, your proof of that is the Driver’s Qualification (DQ) file. Specific steps must be taken — sometimes in a specific order — to build a compliant DQ file and get (and keep) a new driver behind the wheel.

This webinar will describe the types of drivers who need a DQ file or other proof of qualification, and will walk you through the steps that need to be taken to be in full compliance with FMCSA and CHP requirements. It will feature common pitfalls, practical compliance tips, and best practices to help you survive an audit and avoid accidents and penalties.

 

Industry Consultant — Editorial

Tom joined J. J. Keller & Assoc., Inc., in 2005. As an editor in the Transportation Publishing Department, Editorial Resource Area, Tom specializes in motor carrier safety and operations management. He serves as editor of the Vehicle Maintenance Pro manuals, and produces the monthly Transport Safety Pro Advisor newsletter for both print and online publication.

Before joining J. J. Keller, Tom was Safety Director and Lead Instructor for 11 years with H.O. Wolding, a major Wisconsin-based motor carrier, where he was responsible for DOT compliance, policy development, driver human resources, driver training, and accident prevention for a fleet of 350 trucks and drivers. Tom also held the positions of claims manager, safety supervisor, lead instructor, and over-the-road driver and trainer with Roehl Transport, where he was employed for 9 years.

Tom is an instructor at Mid State Technical College, and a chief officer and emergency medical technician for the Amherst, WI fire department.

Editor – Transportation Safety

Jill joined JJ Keller in 1993 and is currently editor of the Trucking Safety Guide, Transportation Safety Answer Manual, Transportation Safety Training Newsletter, Driver’s Report, Driver’s Guide to the FMCSRs, and Tractor-Trailer Driver Training Manual. She also writes transportation-related articles for other Keller publications and articles for outside trade publications.

As an Editor, Jill specializes in both the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and state intrastate safety regulations which include driver qualification, hours of service, and alcohol and controlled substance regulations.

Sr. Sales Representative

Pam joined JJ Keller in 1995. As a Sr Sales Associate, Pam executes sales strategies and marketing efforts to help bring Safety Solutions to State Trucking Association members. Pam specializes in working with membership based organizations and currently works with all 50 State Trucking Associations.