1. (a) Third Party Examiners may conduct skills tests on behalf of only one Third Party Tester at any given time. If a Third Party Examiner leaves the employ of a Third Party Tester he or she must reapply to conduct tests on behalf of a new Third Party Tester.

2. (b) To qualify as a Third Party Examiner, an individual must:

   1. (1) apply on a form provided and sent to the applicant via email by the Division as set forth in Rule .0707 of this Section;
   2. (2) be a payroll employee of the Third Party Tester;
   3. (3) possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License with classification and endorsements required for operation of the class and type of commercial motor vehicle used in the skills tests conducted by the Examiner;

   4. (4) have completed the Third Party Examiner CDL Training Course conducted by the Division. At a minimum upon completion of the training the Third Party Examiner shall have acquired and demonstrated the following knowledge and skills:

      1. (A) understanding of G.S. 20 Article 2C and the rules adopted pursuant thereto;
      2. (B) knowledge of the CDL testing procedures and forms;
      3. (C) ability to administer and complete all forms without errors for the CDL skills test; and
      4. (D) knowledge of testing site and route requirements.
   5. (5) take part in all Division required advanced training courses, workshops and seminars;
   6. (6) within 10 years prior to application have had no convictions for Driving While Impaired (DWI);
   7. (7) within five years prior to application have had no driver's license suspensions, revocations, cancellations, or disqualifications;
   8. (8) be at least 21 years of age; and
   9. (9) conduct skills tests on behalf of the Third Party Tester, in accordance with these Rules and in accordance with current instructions provided by the Division.

History Note: Authority G.S. 20-37.13; 20-37.22;
Eff. September 1, 1990;
Amended Eff. August 1, 1994; December 1, 1993;
Readopted Eff. November 1, 2021.