19A NCAC 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.

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.