2024 Facts for Drivers PDF

access to driver profiles from providers that analyze CSA scores and create a “driver profile” What ts the driver's responsibility to the employer if their driving privileges are suspended? The driver must notify the carrier that the driver's driving privileges are suspended, canceled, or revoked b...

access to driver profiles from providers that analyze CSA scores and create a “driver profile” What ts the driver's responsibility to the employer if their driving privileges are suspended? The driver must notify the carrier that the driver's driving privileges are suspended, canceled, or revoked by the next business day following receipt of the notice of suspension, cancellation, or revocation ($383.33). The driver cannot drive in interstate commerce until the privilege is restored. Under what circumstances may a driver take drugs when on duty? Only when such drugs are being taken under the direction of a physician and the driver has been advised that they will not adversely affect the driver's ability to drive safely. Any other use or possession of drugs is prohibited except for drugs legally transported as a part of the cargo ($392.4). To what extent do the FMCSRs prohibit the use of alcoholic beverages by drivers? Drivers are prohibited from consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages when on duty. They cannot consume or be under the influence of alcohol within four hours of going on duty ($392.5). What happens to the driver who violates the preceding rule? If a driver is found operating a commercial vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of 0.02 or greater but less than 0.04, the driver is placed “out of service” for 24 hours. What happens if a driver is convicted of operating a commer- cial vehicle with a BAC level of 0.04 or higher? The driver is subject to disqualification which may range from a one year to lifetume disqualification. See section addressing Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving ($383.51). Is a professional driver disqualified following a conviction for driving while intoxicated (DW1) if the violation occurred in the driver's personal car? Yes, a driver convicted of DWI while driving a non-commercial motor vehicle will result in the driver's CDL being suspended according to applicable regulatory requirements/laws ($383.51). aa