Driver Qualification Files (DQFs) are essential to fleet management, documenting all driver qualifications and regulated periods. Each file chronicles a driver’s qualifications and flat-out tells their story. And a driver’s story can make or break the entire fleet. For a driver to operate commercially for a motor carrier on public roads in interstate or intrastate commerce, the CMV (commercial motor vehicle) operator must meet all the qualifications spelled out in Part Subpart E of the CMV Safety Regulations, as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, also known as the FMCSA.

Examples of what might be in a driver’s qualified file (DQF) include the driver’s application for employment, driving record, medical certificate, record of training and credentials, records of violations and infractions, and ongoing performance evaluations. Once properly managed, these files go a long way in helping the company meet FMCSA mandates and rogue drivers.

At TruckX, we will help you create the most efficient and compliant Driver Qualification Files by also eliminating tedious paperwork. Let us manage your collection and storage of essential documents, and our platform will keep your DQFs current and accurate. Fleet managers can easily access and view DQFs when needed using TruckX.