Frequently asked questions

Drivers must provide a clear copy of their CDL, Medical Card, and additional identification documents, such as the I-9 form. Depending on company logistics, a TWIC card and Sea Link card may also be required.

Yes, a driver cannot operate a CMV until the employment application is completed and signed.

Drivers must pass a pre-employment drug test, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check covering the last three years, and a full Clearinghouse Query to ensure the driver is not prohibited.

The file includes the employment application, driving records, pre-employment test results, road test certificates, and safety performance investigations from previous employers.

Entry-level drivers with less than one year of commercial driving experience must complete training on Driver Qualification, Hours of Service, Driver Wellness, and Whistleblower Protection.

An annual review of the driver's MVR and a Limited Clearinghouse Query must be conducted within 12 months of the hire date.

Maintenance records must be kept for the duration that the vehicle is under the motor carrier’s control and for three years after termination. This includes annual inspections and maintenance logs.

Upon termination, the Safety Manager must request the return of all company-provided items and notify the IRP that the registration is no longer under the motor carrier's authority.

Records of positive drug or alcohol tests must be kept for five years, while records of negative or cancelled tests must be retained for one year.

Vehicles must have complete and operational emergency equipment, including a secured and functional fire extinguisher, to be compliant with safety regulations.