2024 Facts for Drivers OCR - Copy_29-29.pdf

record for up to five years, so diligent review is a must. Common scenarios that may require an RDR include: when a crash is not DOT recordable; when a crash is assigned to the wrong driver or carrier; when inspection data is incorrect; when there is duplicate crash, inspection, or violation informa...

record for up to five years, so diligent review is a must. Common scenarios that may require an RDR include: when a crash is not DOT recordable; when a crash is assigned to the wrong driver or carrier; when inspection data is incorrect; when there is duplicate crash, inspection, or violation information; or when citations have been adjudicated in court. Once a dispute is filed online, it is sent to the state law enforcement agency that originally reported the data. Asa result, attempting to argue the merits of a violation is most often met with resistance and is rejected, unless there was a clear error made by the officer involved. An RDR can only be filed on the same data twice, so necessary and complete documentation is a must. CSA's focus on driver records is abundantly clear. Law enforcement officials make inspection decisions and employers make personnel decisions based on this data. It is the responsibility of each driver to be sure the information on record is correct and free of discrepancies. The DataQs system is a tool not just for motor carriers, but for drivers as well to ensure their records are accurate. Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) FPMCSA'ss Pre-Employment Screening (PSP) allows drivers and motor carriers the opportunity to purchase driver safety records from the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). The voluntary screening tool provides driver records containing the most recent 5 years of all reportable crash data and most recent 3 years of roadside inspections. PSP records may be purchased by a driver at any time; however, motor carriers must have written consent from the driver before acquiring the driver's record and may only do so at the time of hire. Driver Qualifications/ Paperwork As previously mentioned, FMCSA’s licensing provisions in Part 383 are intended to help reduce crashes by setting qualifications and safety standards for CMV drivers. ‘The law requires that a person must hold a single, valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in order to drive a CMV 1. In interstate, intrastate, or foreign commerce; Zio