Driver Qualification File (DQF) Compliance
49 CFR Part 391
This course teaches employees, owner-operators, and motor carriers how to create, review, maintain, and audit Driver Qualification Files under 49 CFR Part 391. Topics include determining when a DQF is required, collecting required qualification documents, conducting background investigations, tracking annual and expiration-based records, and correcting deficiencies.
Who Needs This Training?
Safety managers, compliance officers, HR personnel, and owner-operators responsible for creating and maintaining driver qualification files for CDL and non-CDL commercial motor vehicle drivers.
Regulatory Requirement
49 CFR Part 391 requires motor carriers to investigate and document the qualifications of every driver they employ or use. DQFs must be maintained for the duration of employment plus three years.
Course Curriculum
Frequently Asked Questions
Certificate of Completion
Issued Upon
Passing the final exam
Valid For
3 years per 49 CFR §172.704(c)
Accepted By
DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA compliance audits
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