QUALIFICATIONS
Section 391.11 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) states that you must meet certain minimum requirements in order to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). These qualifications are as follows:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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- Must be 21 years old
- Must be able to read and speak English well enough to converse, understand traffic signs, respond to official inquiries, and fill out required forms and reports
- Must have experience or training to safely operate the type of equipment you drive
- Must be able to meet the DOT’s physical requirements
- Must have passed and be issued a certificate of Driver’s Road Test
- Must provide your employer a list of any violations for which you have been convicted in the last 12 months
- Must not be disqualified to drive a Commercial Motor Vehicle
- Must have a valid operator’s license for the class of vehicle being operated