Ask X3What must a carrier investigate in a new driver's safety performance history under 49 CFR 391.23?
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Short answer
A carrier must investigate these things in a new driver's safety performance history:
1. General driver identification and employment verification information
2. Data elements as specified in 390.15(b)(1) of this chapter for accidents involving the driver that occurred in the three-year period preceding the date of the employment application
3. Whether, within the previous three years, the driver had violated the alcohol and controlled substances prohibitions under subpart B
The rule says
Each motor carrier must investigate, at a minimum, the information listed in this paragraph from all previous employers of the applicant that employed the driver to operate a CMV within the previous three years — 49 CFR 391.23(d).
"The investigation request must contain specific contact information on where the previous motor carrier employers should send the information requested." (49 CFR 391.23(d))
"General driver identification and employment verification information." (49 CFR 391.23(d)(1))
"The data elements as specified in 390.15(b)(1) of this chapter for accidents involving the driver that occurred in the three-year period preceding the date of the employment application." (49 CFR 391.23(d)(2))
In plain English
When hiring a new driver, a carrier must investigate the driver's safety performance history with previous employers. This includes verifying the driver's identity and employment history, as well as checking for any accidents or violations of alcohol and controlled substances regulations. The carrier must also request specific information from previous employers, including details about the driver's employment and any accidents or incidents.
What to do
- Request the required safety performance history information from previous employers
- Verify the driver's identity and employment history
- Check for any accidents or violations of alcohol and controlled substances regulations
- Document all attempts to contact previous employers and any responses received