Driver qualification files (DQF) are one of the first items that are reviewed in a DOT compliance audit. They are also one of the first items requested by plaintiff attorneys in a civil lawsuit.

Non-compliant files can expose a carrier to civil penalties in an audit and exorbitant jury awards for gross negligence for negligent hiring and/or retention in lawsuits. It’s not uncommon for these jury awards to be tens to hundreds of million dollars. In most cases, these are not insurable losses leaving the carrier responsible.

DID YOU KNOW?
8 Driver Qualification Files require 8 different documents for compliance
12 5 of these documents expire after 12-24 months and need updating
50 for a 10 driver fleet, that’s 50 expirations to worry about per year

LET QUIGLEY TMS HELP ENSURE YOUR COMPLIANCE!!