Utah Admin. Code 708-21-9

Current through Bulletin No. 2024-21, November 1, 2024
Section R708-21-9 - Inspection and Audit Process
(1) During inspections the representative(s) designated by the Third-party Tester shall cooperate with the division or federal representative with respect to on-site inspections.
(2) On-site inspections shall be conducted to verify compliance with FMCSA guidelines and R708- 21.
(3) The Third-party Tester shall maintain accurate driver testing records and must be able to furnish them upon request.
(4) Check rides may be made by any designated division representative to verify compliance with the state and federal minimum testing standards and may consist of:
(a) a division employee taking the skills test as administered by the Third-party Tester as if such employee was a test applicant;
(b) the division administering the skills tests to a sample of drivers who were previously examined by the Third-party Testers to determine if the check ride results are consistent with the Third-party Tester results; and
(c) the division co-score along with the Third-party Examiner during CDL skills test to compare pass/fail.
(5) A division representative shall prepare a written report of all inspections, check rides and audits. A copy of these reports shall be maintained by the division for ten years.
(6) The division shall send a renewal letter to the Third-party Tester indicating any problems, concerns or violations found during the audit with an action plan detailing how to correct the items identified.

Utah Admin. Code R708-21-9