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719 Fleet Safety Management
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Licensing

Your company should obtain a legible copy of the license of all driver applicants.

Person holding up license giving a thumbs up.
Whenever driving for business purposes, employees should have in their possession a valid driver's license.

A review of the license should be conducted to be certain it is valid, has not expired, and is appropriate for the class of vehicles in which driving is required.

Whenever driving company fleet vehicles or operating their personal vehicle for business purposes, employees should have in their possession a valid driver's license. Employees should notify their supervisor if their license is suspended, revoked, or expired.

Employees who drive vehicles, which require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), should comply with your state Department of Motor Vehicles' requirements for medical examinations and license renewal.

Supervisors should maintain a system that insures all employees operating vehicles have the proper class of license and check licenses for current status at frequent intervals.

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4-2. How often should supervisors check driver licenses for current status?