UPDATED VERSION|VERIFIED ANSWERS
How would you setup a driver file?
1. Application
2. Company policy
3. Current copy of drivers license (both sides)
4. Drivers abstract-one at time of hiring then annually
5. Driver incident record (violations, training records, disciplinary letters, ect.)
6. All kept for 4 years
How long must a Carrier keep log books for?
6 months
At what weight is a vehicle considered "commercial" and requires NSC #?
5,000kg or more
What is the purpose of NSC?
1. To protect drivers, public, and cargo
2. To improve road safey
What is carriers' responsibility?
1. Educate himself
, 2. Proper maintenance of vehicles
3. Drivers are competent and qualified
4. Establishes policy for log books, vehicle files and driver files
What is the purpose of Safety Plan?
Protect safety of:
1. Drivers
2. Trucks
3. Cargo (goods)
4. Public
How does NSC contact the carrier?
1. Warning letter
2. Safety plan assessment
3. Audit
4. Recommendation of NSC certification to be cancelled
How long must a driver's abstract be kept for?
Current + 4 years
How long must a driver's ticket, training records, or disciplinary action letter be
retained for by the carrier?
Current + 4 years