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title: Select Driver Type
description: "####   - Explanation: This section explains how to select the driver type for a driver within the DOTDriverFiles app. Selecting the correct driver type is important for ensuring that the driver’s records and qualifications are accurately maintained. - How…"
url: "https://help.dotdriverfiles.com/docs/select-driver-type/"
updated: "2024-10-03"
category: "Compliance & Safety"
---

# Select Driver Type

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- Explanation: This section explains how to select the driver type for a driver within the DOTDriverFiles app. Selecting the correct driver type is important for ensuring that the driver’s records and qualifications are accurately maintained.
- How to Select Driver Type:
  1. Log in to the[DOTDriverFiles app](https://app.dotdriverfiles.com/login).
  2. From the Dashboard, click on “Drivers” in the left navigation bar.
  3. Select the driver whose driver type you want to update.
  4. From the driver dashboard, click on the pencil icon in the top right corner where it says “Driver Type is not selected yet”.

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1. Click “Change Photo” and upload an appropriate driver photo if desired.

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1. Select one of the following options:
   - Owner/Operator: An independent contract driver who owns (or leases) and drives their own power unit.
   - Co-Driver: An independent contractor that drives with a specific owner/operator at all times but cannot take a load by themselves.
   - Contract Driver: Paid on a 1099 and operates a power unit owned by a Fleet Owner who is under contract to the motor carrier named above. The Fleet Owner must not be the motor carrier named above.
   - Fleet Driver: Paid on a W2 and operates a power unit owned by a Fleet Owner who is under contract to the motor carrier named above. The Fleet Owner must not be the motor carrier named above. Fleet Drivers paid on a W2 are not eligible for Occupational Accident Insurance.
2. Click “Submit” to update the driver type.

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