19A N.C. Admin. Code 3B.0704

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 9, November 1, 2024

Section 03B .0704 - REQUIREMENTS FOR THIRD PARTY EXAMINERS

(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.

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

(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) be a payroll employee of the Third Party Tester;

(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) 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:

(A) understanding of G.S. 20 Article 2C and the rules adopted pursuant thereto;

(B) knowledge of the CDL testing procedures and forms;

(C) ability to administer and complete all forms without errors for the CDL skills test; and

(D) knowledge of testing site and route requirements.

(5) take part in all Division required advanced training courses, workshops and seminars;

(6) within 10 years prior to application have had no convictions for Driving While Impaired (DWI);

(7) within five years prior to application have had no driver's license suspensions, revocations, cancellations, or disqualifications;

(8) be at least 21 years of age; and

(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.

19A N.C. Admin. Code 03B .0704

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.

Authority G.S. 20-37.13; 20-37.22;
Eff. September 1, 1990;
Amended Eff. August 1, 1994; December 1, 1993.

Readopted by North Carolina Register Volume 36, Issue 11, December 1, 2021 effective 11/1/2021.