Penalties: Know the Cost of Non-Compliance

Permitting Unlicensed Operation

Code: 391.11(b)(5)
Max Penalty: Up to $34,712 (Minimum $6,269)
Allowing an unlicensed driver behind the wheel could cost you up to $34,712.

Operating While Disqualified
Code: 391.15(a)
Penalty: $6,269
A disqualified driver operating a vehicle puts you on the hook for a $6,269 fine.

Incomplete Employment Applications
Code: 391.21(a)
Penalty: $1,388 daily (Max $13,885)
For each day an incomplete employment application remains, you risk a $1,388 daily fine.

Failing Safety Performance History
Code: 391.23(a)
Penalty: $16,864
Safety performance is crucial; failure to maintain it can lead to a hefty $16,864 fine.

No Annual Motor Vehicle Report
Code: 391.25
Penalty: $16,864
Skipping the annual motor vehicle report is not an option with a $16,864 fine.

Missing MVR in Qualification File
Code: 391.25(c)(1)
Penalty: $1,388 daily (Max $13,885)
An absent MVR in a qualification file could accrue a daily fine of $1,388.

No Medical Certificate
Code: 391.41(a)
Penalty: $1,388 daily (Max $13,885)
Operating without a medical certificate? That’s a daily fine of $1,388.

Expired Medical Certificate
Code: 391.45(b)
Penalty: $16,864
An expired medical certificate comes with a $16,864 fine.

No Driver Qualification File
Code: 391.51(a)
Penalty: $11,956
Neglecting to maintain a driver qualification file can result in an $11,956 fine.

Missing Medical Certificate in File
Code: 391.51(b)(7)
Penalty: $1,388 daily (Max $13,885)
A missing medical certificate in a file can accumulate to a $1,388 daily fine.

Incomplete File After Termination
Code: 391.51(c)
Penalty: $11,956
Incomplete files after an employee’s termination could cost you $11,956.


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