Croswell
"Words can not express how happy we are to have switched to Avatar for DQ file management. Not only is the program amazing the staff goes above and beyond to make sure we have what we need and answer questions." —John Croswell, VP of Operations
Northern Clearing, Inc.
"Avatar has made onboarding drivers and maintaining their DQ files a breeze! I would highly recommend Avatar to any company needing help with onboarding drivers or driver compliance!" —Haillie Stuart, Corporate Safety Assistant
JR Transportation
"Avatar has been a game changer for JR Transportation. It automated our driver files and streamlined the hiring process. It keeps us on top of expiring files and easy to stay up to date and compliant." —Jonathan Ripplinger, President
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The Driver Qualification File can be overwhelming, but with this free checklist, you can ensure no detail is missed when you’re creating DQ files.
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Practice a DOT Audit With Avatar
Best practice if you have an established DQ File Management system in place and want to know if you are audit ready.
We audit a sample of driver files for FMCSR 391 Compliance. The sample selection can be random or customer driven.
We identify and memorialize areas of compliance risk before you get audited.
We provide one on one expert guidance and a comprehensive closing audit report to remedy your compliance risk.
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Best practice if you're just getting started or transitioning to digital DQ files
We assure driver file inspection and process tracking in order to digitize each DQ File.
We organize, label, and upload all documents through our secure file manager, then assign to their proper record type for each driver to accurately build the driver file.
Our expert team audits every record for FMCSR 391 compliance, so you have absolute assurance that the files you’re transitioning are 100% compliant.
What’s included in a Driver Qualification file
A Driver Qualification file (or “DQ File”) is a collection of driver documentation that shows that a driver is “qualified” to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). A Driver Qualification file includes:
When can the Department of Transportation conduct a DQ file audit?
A DOT audit can be conducted any time Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) data indicates that there may be a problem with safety and compliance regulations.
What happens if DQ Files are not maintained?
If your business is audited, the average cost of a Driver Qualification File violation fine is over $600 per fine, and companies that are fined average over $6,000 in fines per company (per year). In addition, if Driver Qualification files are not maintained, drivers could be disqualified and you could face larger company-wide penalties. All this results in lost time and money for your company.
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