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DQF Checklist

An interactive, printable checklist mirroring the actual federal Driver Qualification File requirement (49 CFR §391.51). Not a lead-gen tool — a reference tool, free with no email gate.

Check off each document as you confirm it's on file for a driver. This is a reference checklist, not a scored quiz — it just marks each item present or missing. Your progress is kept in this browser; use the buttons below to print a copy or start fresh.

0 of 8 documents confirmed

Driver's employment application (§391.21)
The application itself, filled out and on file before the driver's first day.Motor vehicle record (MVR) (§391.23(a)(1))
Pulled from the driver's licensing state — confirms no disqualifying violations.Road test certificate (§391.31 / §391.33 / §391.44)
Or an accepted equivalent/license, or the applicable exemption documentation.Annual MVR review (§391.25(a) and (c)(2))
A dated note confirming you reviewed the driver's record this year.Certification of violations (§391.27)
Annual list of violations, signed by the driver.Medical examiner's certificate (§391.43(g))
Plus any FMCSA medical variance; NRCME/NRII verification note where still required post-23 Jun 2025 rule change.Safety performance history (§391.23)
From the driver's last 3 employers.Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) certificate
Where applicable, verified via the FMCSA Training Provider Registry.

Why This Tool Exists

Missing or incomplete driver files are the single most common critical violation in FMCSA audits. This checklist mirrors the actual required documents so you can confirm your files are complete before an auditor does it for you.

Related: read Driver Files and the DQF for the full explanation of each item, or Hiring & Retaining Drivers for hiring-time context.