2024 Facts for Drivers PDF

dent, or follow-up testing required by Part 382 of this subchapter when directed by a motor carrier; 8. Performing any other work in the capacity, employ, or service of, a motor carrier; and, 9. Performing any compensated work for a person who is...

dent, or follow-up testing required by Part 382 of this subchapter when directed by a motor carrier; 8. Performing any other work in the capacity, employ, or service of, a motor carrier; and, 9. Performing any compensated work for a person who is not a motor carrier.” Q. What papers must the interstate driver have in their posses- sion when on duty? A. When on duty, the interstate driver must have their Commercial Driver's License and log for the current day plus previous seven days. If hazardous materials are being transported, the driver must have documents showing what is in the load and meeting the hazardous materials paper requirements for identifying hazardous materials by Emergency Response Personnel. Note: Although the driver ts not required to carry a copy of their last DVIR, the driver must have reviewed and signed the report if defects were noted and repaired. That signed copy is kept on file by the carrier for 90 days. Also, it is advised that a driver carry their medical certificate. May a motor carrier require a more rigid physical examination than what is required by FMCSA safety regulations? Yes, motor carriers may require an additional or more rigid examination. At what point may further evaluation of a driver's blood pressure be necessary? If the driver's blood pressure remains consistently above 140/90, further evaluation of that driver’s blood pressure may be neces- sary. According to FMCSA, how may a motor carrier keep informed of each driver's driving performance? The motor carrier must consider any information it receives relative to a driver's actions, such as road observation reports, letters from customers or the public, records of disciplinary action, accidents, etc. The carrier must also request a copy of each driver's motor vehicle record from the state of issuance annually ($391.25). With CSA, motor carriers now have much greater a4