Every carrier shall investigate, maintain a written record of such investigation and require for each driver in its employ:

1. (a) That such driver is a competent driver with at least three (3) consecutive years of driving experience;
2. (b) That such driver has a current Connecticut motor vehicle operator's license with appropriate endorsement(s) as required by law, and that such license, with endorsement(s), is not under suspension, revocation, withdrawal or disqualification;
3. (c) That such driver is fully informed of the motor vehicle laws and regulations of the department concerning vehicle operation;
4. (d) That such driver is fully informed of vehicle inspection and vehicle defect reporting procedures;
5. (e) That such driver is fully informed of his or her scheduled route or destination, loading and unloading locations, and any specifically assigned tasks and responsibilities;
6. (f) That such driver has fulfilled the training requirements contained in the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, as amended;
7. (g) That such driver has passed a urinalysis drug test; and
8. (h) That such driver meets all conditions and requirements for endorsements pursuant to Section 14-44-4 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and does not have any disqualifying offenses.

(Effective January 25, 1994; Amended March 2, 2010)