Driver Qualification Program

Remaining compliant with the FMCSA can be challenging, we make hiring drivers and maintaining their Driver Qualification Files Easy! We offer multiple ways for your company to add a new driver to your fleet so you can hire and get them behind the wheel sooner. We send notice of expiring DOT medical cards, expiring driver/cdl licenses, run updated MVRs, assist with registry verifications, and annual supervisor reviews and add them to your driver’s file; all seamlessly and securely through our Carrier Portal. Don’t risk the fines of having unqualified drivers operating your equipment. Prior to enrolling a driver for a new company a company representative will need to complete an Enrollment Agreement.

Driver completes onboarding documents from their computer or smartphone and documents are sent directly to Johnson DOT Services.

Johnson DOT Services processes the onboarding documents and initiates final forms for esignature by the driver and company representative.

The driver is now prepared to begin driving for the company and is fully compliant with Federal Motor Carrier regulations.

Who Needs Driver Qualification Files

  • Anyone who drives a commercial vehicle with a GVWR or GCWR over 10,000 pounds.

  • Operates a vehicle transporting more than 16 people

  • Transports people for compensation

  • Operates a vehicle requiring a hazmat placard

What is needed in as part of the Driver Qualification File per 49 CFR 391.51

  • Driver Application of Employment (FMCSA specific), even for owner operators

  • Request of Information from Previous Employers

  • Inquiry of Agencies

  • DOT Medical Card

  • National Registry Verification

  • Road Examination Form

  • Road Test Certificate

  • Copy of Current Driver’s License

  • Annual Review of Driving Record

  • Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check that reflects the current interstate medical card.

  • Training Log

  • Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) if employer elects

  • Signed receipt of company drug policy if held to DOT Drug test regulations

*Hire drivers faster by having them complete the application process through our website and avoid waiting for paperwork

*Automated systems make maintaining DOT drivers files easy.

*Maintain and access your drivers files securely through our website allowing them to easily be accessed in the event of a DOT Audit.

*We handle all the FMCSA record retention requirements

This program is frequently packaged with enrollment in the DOT Drug Program ensuring all your driver compliance items are handled.

Existing Customers can add a new driver from the Existing Customers page or by directing the driver to visit the New Hire Page.