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Short answer
No person who operates a commercial motor vehicle shall have more than one driver's license.
The rule says
"No person who operates a commercial motor vehicle shall at any time have more than one driver's license." (49 CFR 383.21)
In plain English
This means that a commercial driver can only hold one valid driver's license at any given time. If a driver has multiple licenses, they may be subject to penalties or fines. This rule is in place to prevent drivers from holding multiple licenses in different states or jurisdictions, which could lead to confusion or exploitation of loopholes in licensing requirements.
What to do
- Verify that all commercial drivers in your employ have only one valid driver's license.
- Check driver's licenses during the hiring process to ensure compliance.
- Establish a system to monitor and track driver's licenses to prevent multiple licenses from being held.