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Driver Qualification File Compliance Guide for Mixed Commercial Fleets (CDL & non-CDL)

Written by April Larsen | Nov 4, 2025 3:01:19 PM

Keep drivers on the road—and regulators off your back. DQFs aren’t “paperwork.” They protect your operating authority, insurance standing, and brand. One wrong license or missing file can mean five-figure fines—and bigger liability after a crash.

Get the step-by-step playbook trusted by mixed fleets across construction, utilities, ready-mix, landscaping, waste, fuel/oil, and delivery. Just fill out the short form to the right, and we’ll send the guide straight to your inbox.

Inside, you'll find:

  • Who it’s for & why: HR, safety/risk, and ops/dispatch leaders at mixed CDL + non-CDL fleets—what’s at stake and how this guide helps.

  • Rules & requirements: Plain-English Part 391 snapshot plus exactly what each driver type (CDL A/B/C, non-CDL CMV, light-duty) must have.

  • Do-this-now playbook: Hiring/onboarding checklists, DQF & SPH due in 30 days, ongoing MVR/medical/audit cadence, industry call-outs, seasonal/rehire quick checks, and best practices.

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Don’t send a driver you can’t prove is qualified. Fill out the form to the right and get your free copy today!