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Short answer
49 CFR 383.33 requires a driver to notify their current employer of any suspension, revocation, or cancellation of their driver's license within one business day of receiving notice.
1. The driver must notify their employer in writing.
2. The notification must include the reason for the suspension, revocation, or cancellation.
3. The employer must then take action to ensure the driver does not operate a commercial motor vehicle.
The rule says
"Each employee who has a driver's license suspended, revoked, or canceled by a State or jurisdiction, who loses the right to operate a commercial motor vehicle in a State or jurisdiction for any period, or who is disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle for any period, shall notify his/her current employer of such suspension, revocation, cancellation, lost privilege, or disqualification." (49 CFR 383.33)
"The notification must be made before the end of the business day following the day the employee received notice of the suspension, revocation, cancellation, lost privilege, or disqualification." (49 CFR 383.33)
In plain English
This rule is about making sure employers know when one of their drivers has lost their privilege to drive a commercial vehicle. If a driver's license is suspended, revoked, or canceled, they have to tell their employer right away - within one business day. The driver has to notify their employer in writing, and the employer has to take action to ensure the driver doesn't drive until their license is reinstated.
What to do
- Ensure all drivers understand their obligation to notify their employer immediately if their license is suspended, revoked, or canceled.
- Establish a clear process for drivers to report any changes in their license status to their employer.
- Verify that drivers are complying with the notification requirement and take disciplinary action if necessary.
- Review and update company policies to ensure they align with the requirements of 49 CFR 383.33.