All District drivers must have a valid California driver’s license.

As part of the Facilities Office’s and the College’s Risk Management Program, employees who utilize Palomar College fleet vehicles for business-related travel or are required to drive as part of their job duties must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license of the appropriate class for the vehicle being operated. All District drivers are required to participate in the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program, which allows the District to receive driver record updates and verify license status on an ongoing basis.

Driver’s license verification will be conducted annually, and the District may review driving records as permitted through the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program. Participation in the program and maintenance of an acceptable driving record are conditions of authorization to operate District vehicles.

The continuation of this program serves as both a safety measure and a means of minimizing College liability associated with the unlawful or unsafe operation of District vehicles. No employee and/or volunteer shall operate a Palomar College fleet vehicle without completing the required driver’s license verification process. Use of a College fleet vehicle must be within the scope of employment and for official College business only. Personal use is strictly prohibited.

Having and maintaining a valid driver’s license of the proper class is a condition of employment when required by an employee’s job classification and job description.

Employees are responsible for all costs associated with obtaining and maintaining any required Commercial Driver License (CDL).