Driver Qualification · Free Checklist
Driver Qualification File Review Checklist
Check the core records in a driver qualification file and keep sensitive investigation and testing records in the right place.
Who It’s For
Driver-file reviewers and owner-operators.
How to Use It
Use this checklist to review a driver file subject to the full federal Part 391 requirements. Mark an item complete only after locating and checking the evidence. Use the linked builder for a more specific plan when CDL status, medical documentation, or exceptions affect the file.
What’s Included
- Core DQ file documents
- Separate investigation and testing reminders
- Missing-document follow-up log
This general checklist does not resolve Part 391 exceptions, state-specific rules, or temporary medical exemptions. The former annual driver list of violations is not a current federal DQ-file requirement.
Put It into Practice
Need help applying this to your operation? Build a driver-specific DQ checklist.
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Official References
Check the applicable requirements alongside your company procedures.
Using This Download
Is this a fillable PDF?
This is a printable 1-page PDF. Complete it by hand after printing, or add text with a PDF editor. It does not contain interactive form fields.
Can MSM customize it for our company?
Yes. MSM clients can ask their MSM team to adapt the resource to company procedures, reporting contacts, equipment, and branding. The standard public download is available to everyone.
Reviewed October 26, 2026. These resources support U.S. trucking safety work. Apply the rules, exceptions, equipment instructions, and state requirements relevant to your operation. A completed form does not by itself establish compliance.