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According to 49 CFR 391.65, a motor carrier may employ a driver who is regularly employed by another motor carrier without going through the standard driver qualification file process, provided specific requirements are met:
1. Obtain a Written Certification: You must obtain a signed and dated written certification from the driver's primary employing motor carrier. This certificate must include:
* The driver's name, Social Security number, and signature.
* A statement confirming the driver is employed as a single-employer driver by them.
* A statement certifying the driver is fully qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle under 49 CFR Part 391.
* The expiration date of the driver's current medical examiner's certificate.
* A specific expiration date for the certificate itself (which cannot exceed 2 years or the expiration date of the driver's medical certificate, whichever is earlier).
* The issuing carrier's name, address, signature, and title, generally matching the provided regulatory form.
2. Verify the Certificate: You must contact the certifying motor carrier (in person, by telephone, or by letter) to verify the certificate's validity.
3. Retain Records: You must keep a copy of the certificate in your files for three (3) years.
Additionally, the primary motor carrier that issues the certificate is responsible for its accuracy, and the certificate immediately becomes invalid if the driver leaves that carrier's employment or becomes unqualified.