Driver Qualification Files

Any person who operates a commercial vehicle is expected to demonstrate they are qualified to operate that vehicle. This applies to all commercial drivers required to secure a USDOT number to operate their vehicle.

TCS helps trucking companies navigate the driver qualification process to avoid fines or costly delays.

Ensure your drivers comply with driver qualification requirements.

The Driver Qualification File, or DQF, is an FMCSA requirement that trucking companies must meet for every driver. Driver Qualification File requirements are required to pass an FMCSA safety audit, and some states have additional requirements.

A Driver Qualification File contains but is not limited to:

 

  • Background checks
  • Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) monitoring

TCS customers are guided through this process step-by-step. Expand the section below if you’d like to learn more about the federal requirements.

Whether you’re starting a new trucking company or looking to take the next step in your growing business, forming a Limited Liability Company is a popular option that helps reduce your personal liability.

Learn more about establishing your LLC

Need some help with Driver Qualification Files?

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