Violations
Your driver has a 15+ over speeding ticket on his MVR from 07/2023. Is he qualified?
Yes! 1 serious violation over a year old is within guidelines.
How many serious accidents are permitted in the last 3 years?
No more than 1 serious accident.
Your driver is currently awaiting court on 12/29/2024 for a charge that happened last month but says it will most likely be dismissed.
Approved, DQ, or Recruiting Review.
DQ- No open cases.
Your driver listed 6 jobs in the last year on their app, but 2 of them were orientation only, which he left because he felt like he was lied to by his recruiter.
Approved, DQ, or Recruiting Review?
Approved- That would put the driver at 4 jobs in the last year as we do not count orientation only.
Your driver had a rear-end accident in 2016. Unfortunately, there was a fatality involved.
Approved, DQ, or Recruiting Review?
Recruiting Review- Although outside of the time period we look for, all fatalities must be sent for review and will need a safety management review prior to orientation.
Your driver was fired from Werner 5/2022 for a handheld device.
Approved, DQ or Recruiting Review?
Recruiting Review- safety termination in the last 3 years.
Driver statement: "I was driving down the road last month, and the person in front of me (with no license or insurance) slammed on their brakes, causing an accident."
Approved, DQ, or Recruiting Review?
DQ- "Rear End" accident within the last year. Drivers should maintain a safe distance from the car in front of them in the event the car in front of them stops abruptly.
Your driver has:
•1992 Misd Domestic Assault
•2004 Misd Simple Possession-Drugs
Qualified, DQ, or Recruiting Review?
Recruiting Review- Assault is considered a "violent crime" as listed at the bottom of the guidelines.
What qualifying rule has changed on the most recent version of the hiring guidelines?
Trailer length is no longer required to verify tractor trailer experience.
Your driver has an old felony from 1994 for a bar fight, but is a rehire and this was approved the first time they worked for us in 2016.
Approved, DQ, or Recruiting Review?
Recruiting Review- Safety approvals must be within 30 days of orientation start date.
Last month your driver got a ticket for "Too fast for conditions" the same day as their accident but was only found to be going 40mph in a 55mph zone.
Approved, DQ, or Recruiting Review?
DQ- This is a serious accident within the last year.
Your driver received a height dimension violation ticket the same day as their accident 03/2024. Name the accident and if they are qualified.
Topped Trailer- No, serious accident in the last year.
Your driver has:
•2015 Felony Check Fraud
•2016 Felony Check Fraud
Qualified, DQ, or Recruiting Review?
Recruiting Review- More than 1 felony over five (5) years will be reviewed by Safety and subject to a Safety Interview.
You see this on your driver's PRE prior to orientation:
•Swift- NEFR 10/2022- Resigned
•Western- NEFR 1/2023- Resigned
•JB Hunt- Eligible With Review- 9/2024-Did not return from LOA
Approved, DQ, or Recruiting Review?
Approved- Any candidate with more than two (2) jobs marked not eligible for rehire (NEFR) in the previous thirty-six (36) months will be disqualified prior to scheduling orientation.
Your driver said that due to religious reasons they cannot work on Saturdays. What is the approved response?
“Got it!” "Hey, I completely understand, and although I can’t promise right now that you will be off every Saturday, once you've been hired, you can submit your request for a religious accommodation to HR, and they will work with you through that process."
Your driver has on his MVR:
•Red light camera 4/2023
•Red light camera 5/2024
but stated his wife was driving and got these violations, not him.
Approved, DQ, or Recruiting Review?
DQ- Although he said his wife obtained these tickets, this is still 2 serious violations, one of which is in the last year.
Your driver sideswiped the mirror of a parked truck at a LUVS truck stop 6 months ago, causing minimal damage. This is the only thing on their reports.
Approved, DQ, or Recruiting Review?
Approved- Struck stationary object, not a serious accident.
Your driver is currently on probation for missed child support payments. What must we obtain before bringing them in for orientation?
A travel letter from the driver's probation officer advising they are permitted to cross state lines for an extended period of time.
What does SAP stand for?
Substance Abuse Professionals
Your driver disclosed that 6 months ago he went to a party and accidently ate a THC brownie not knowing it was spiked. What is the rule on these situations?
DQ- Self admittance in the last year is an auto DQ.
Any serious violation in the last year is a DQ, but what is the only exception to this rule?
When the applicant is a student driver, and the violation occurred in a personal vehicle, it now qualifies for a recruiting review.
In 01/2024, I forgot to do a tug test, and my kingpin was separated from the 5th wheel while I was driving.
Approved, DQ, Recruiting Review
DQ, Dropped trailer- Serious accident within a year.
Name 3 Ban-the-Box states.
All but- Alaska, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
What is the name of the assessment students must take after the 145-hour training period to upgrade to a team driver?
The Parker's Development Program Assessment.
What section # of the DD214 tells you the narrative on the separation reason?
Section #28