When do I need a Slow Moving Vehicle Sign?

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What must I keep in my Driver Qualification File?

A driver qualification file must be retained for as long as a driver is employed plus 3 additional years after. After 3 years from the date of execution, the following records can be removed from the driver’s file (meaning you have to keep 3 years worth of these records):
• Annual Violation Reviews
• MVR
• Annual list or certificate of traffic violations
• Medical examiner’s certificate
• Any letter granting a waiver of a physical disqualification

The remaining driver qualification file items must always remain in the file:
• Application for employment
• Previous employer inquiries
• Road test and certificate or copy of drivers license

There are some exemptions and exceptions to qualification issues and record keeping at both the federal and state levels.
Sources:Subpart F — Files and Records, §391.51 General requirements for driver qualification files Iowa Department of Transportation, Iowa Truck Information Guide, page 49