Meets all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration qualifications (which include, but are not limited to. FMCSR Part 391)
Has a valid Commercial Driver License with proper endorsements in state of residence and has no current license suspension or revocation. A work permit is never acceptable. (See FMCSR Parts 383 and 391).
Has no conviction for a “serious or disqualifying traffic violation” within the last (3) years. (See FMCSR parts 382, 391, 392, and 397) A “serious or disqualifying traffic violation” includes the following:
Excessive speeding, involving any single offense for any speed of 15 mph or more above the posted speed limit.
Reckless driving, as defined by state or local law or regulation.
Improper or erratic lane changes.
Following the vehicle ahead too closely.
Hit and run, leaving the scene of an accident, or failure to report an accident.
Violating a state or local law or ordinance prohibiting texting while driving a motor vehicle.
Violating a state or local law or ordinance restricting or prohibiting the use of a hand-held mobile device while driving.
Has no conviction of driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs violation within the past five (5) years.
Has no more than four (4) moving violations in the past 36 months, and no more than two (2) moving violations in the previous 12 months.
Has no preventable accidents involving a fatality, bodily injuries treated away from the scene, or disabling damage to a motor vehicle within three (3) years.
Has a minimum of two (2) years of experience operating tractor/trailer equipment.