FMCSA-compliant driver qualification files, drug & alcohol program management, and full HR support.

01

Driver Qualification File — Hiring Compliance

Every new driver hire requires a specific set of documents under FMCSA 49 CFR Part 391.

  • Application for employment (DOT-compliant form)
  • 3-year employment history verification with required motor carrier contacts
  • CDL verification and state MVR pull
  • Medical Examiner Certificate verification
  • Road test or skills test certificate
  • Pre-employment drug test coordination and documentation
  • Previous employer drug/alcohol violation inquiry (49 CFR 391.23)
  • FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse pre-employment query
02

Drug & Alcohol Program Management

FMCSA's drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 382 are extensive. We manage your entire program.

  • Consortium/TPA enrollment and management
  • Random testing selection and scheduling (minimum DOT rates)
  • Post-accident testing protocol and documentation
  • Reasonable suspicion testing documentation support
  • Return-to-duty and follow-up testing coordination
  • FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse — queries, reporting, annual requirements
  • SAP (Substance Abuse Professional) referral process management
  • Ongoing Clearinghouse monitoring for current drivers
03

Ongoing Driver File Maintenance

Driver files require continuous updates throughout employment. We handle all of it.

  • Annual MVR review and documentation
  • Medical certificate renewal tracking and filing
  • Annual driver review and acknowledgment of violations
  • License expiration monitoring and alerts
  • Updating employment records for status changes
  • Periodic review of file completeness and compliance
04

Onboarding Documentation

Professional onboarding reduces turnover and ensures compliance from day one.

  • Driver onboarding packet (policies, acknowledgments, safety training records)
  • Employee handbook (trucking-specific, FMCSA-aligned)
  • Policy acknowledgment forms (distracted driving, drug policy, etc.)
  • Direct deposit and payroll authorization forms
  • Emergency contact and beneficiary forms
  • Equipment assignment and responsibility agreements
05

Termination & Off-Boarding Compliance

Driver terminations must be handled correctly under FMCSA requirements.

  • Proper file closure and retention per FMCSA record requirements
  • Previous employer inquiry response management
  • Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse reporting of violations (if applicable)
  • Termination documentation and final payroll compliance
  • Equipment return documentation
  • Records retention schedule compliance (3 years minimum post-employment)
06

HR Policy Development

Trucking-specific HR policies that protect you legally and operationally.

  • Anti-harassment and discrimination policy
  • Attendance and punctuality policy
  • Disciplinary action procedures
  • CDL violation reporting policy (required within 30 days — 49 CFR 383.31)
  • Personal use of company vehicle policy
  • Social media and communication policy

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