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| Owner Operator - Driver Requirements |
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- Must meet all Federal Motor Carrier guidelines.
- Must have a valid Commercial Driver License with proper endorsements,
or Chauffeur License (where applicable) in state of residence. No current license
suspension or revocation. A work permit is not acceptable.
- No serious or disqualifying traffic violations within the last three
years as follows:
- 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 regulation,
including but not limited to the offense of driving a motor vehicle in willful or wanton
disregard for the safety of persons or property.
- Improper or erratic lane changes.
- Following the vehicle ahead too closely.
- Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
- Hit and run, leaving the scene of an accident, or failure to report
an accident.
- No more than 4 moving violations in the past 36 months, and no more
than 2 moving violations in the previous 12 months.
- No preventable accidents involving fatality, bodily injuries treated
away from the scene, or disabling damage to a motor vehicle within 3 years.
(Disabling damage means damage that prevents departure of any motor
vehicle from the scene of an accident in its usual manner in daylight after simple
repairs. This includes damaged vehicles that are drivable, but would incur further
damage, if so driven.)
- A minimum of 2 years experience in the operation of tractor/trailer
equipment.
- Must be 23 years old.
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