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| |Section = 391.11(b)(1) | | |Section = 391.11(b)(2) |
| | |TargetPage = 391.11 General qualifications of drivers. |
| |Description = Driver is under 21 years of age. | | |Description = Driver is under 21 years of age. |
| |OOS = Yes, unless excempted | | |OOS = Yes, unless excempted |
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| |Section = 391.11(b)(2) | | |Section = 391.11(b)(2) |
| | |TargetPage = 391.11 General qualifications of drivers. |
| |Description = Driver cannot read/speak English sufficiently to converse with public, understand signs, or respond to official inquiries. | | |Description = Driver cannot read/speak English sufficiently to converse with public, understand signs, or respond to official inquiries. |
| |OOS = Yes | | |OOS = Yes |
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| |Section = 391.11(b)(4) | | |Section = 391.11(b)(4) |
| | |TargetPage = 391.11 General qualifications of drivers. |
| |Description = Driver is not physically qualified (Missing or expired medical certificate). | | |Description = Driver is not physically qualified (Missing or expired medical certificate). |
| |OOS = Yes | | |OOS = Yes |
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| |Section = 391.11(b)(5) | | |Section = 391.11(b)(5) |
| | |TargetPage = 391.11 General qualifications of drivers. |
| |Description = Driver does not possess a valid commercial motor vehicle operator's license. | | |Description = Driver does not possess a valid commercial motor vehicle operator's license. |
| |OOS = Yes | | |OOS = Yes |
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| |Section = 391.11(b)(6) | | |Section = 391.11(b)(6) |
| | |TargetPage = 391.11 General qualifications of drivers. |
| |Description = Driver is currently disqualified to drive a CMV under the rules of §391.15. | | |Description = Driver is currently disqualified to drive a CMV under the rules of §391.15. |
| |OOS = Yes | | |OOS = Yes |
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| |TypicalAction = Out-of-Service / warning, typically accompanies a violation/citation for driving while suspendded/revoked | | |TypicalAction = Out-of-Service / warning, typically accompanies a violation/citation for driving while suspendded/revoked |
| |StateNotes = IL: Check LEADS/NCIC for active suspensions or revocations of commercial privileges. Disqualification occurs when: loss of driving privileges, convicted for criminal and other offenses, convicted of violation of out-of-service order, convicted of texting while driving or using a hand-held telephone while driving a CMV. Simply not having a medical cert or proper driver's license classification does not qualify as being disqualified to drive a CMV per the strict reading of the regulation. | | |StateNotes = IL: Check LEADS/NCIC for active suspensions or revocations of commercial privileges. Disqualification occurs when: loss of driving privileges, convicted for criminal and other offenses, convicted of violation of out-of-service order, convicted of texting while driving or using a hand-held telephone while driving a CMV. Simply not having a medical cert or proper driver's license classification does not qualify as being disqualified to drive a CMV per the strict reading of the regulation. |
| |ReferenceLinks = [href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-391.15 eCFR: 391.15 Disqualification of Drivers] | | |ReferenceLinks = [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-391.15 eCFR: 391.15 Disqualification of Drivers] |
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| == Regulatory Guidance & Memos == | | == Regulatory Guidance & Memos == |
| <pdf width="1000" height="600">File:FMCSA_ELP_Guidance_Roadside_Policy_-_Revised_(4-16-2026)_Redacted.pdf</pdf> | | <pdf width="1000" height="600">File:FMCSA_ELP_Guidance_Roadside_Policy_-_Revised_(4-16-2026)_Redacted.pdf</pdf> |
This section covers the general qualifications for drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) under 49 CFR § 391.11.
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391.11(b)(2)
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| Description
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Driver is under 21 years of age.
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| Out-of-Service?
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Yes, unless excempted
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Driver
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| Inspection Level
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Level 3, Level 2, Level 1
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| Typical Action
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Out-of-Service / warning
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| Notes
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IL: Intrastate only restriction may apply for drivers 18-20 (check CDL restrictions), but strictly OOS for interstate commerce. If under 21 years of age driver must be able to show proof of a valid medical certificate as it may not be attached to driver's license.
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| Reference Links
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eCFR: 391.11 General Qualifications
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391.11(b)(2)
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| Description
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Driver cannot read/speak English sufficiently to converse with public, understand signs, or respond to official inquiries.
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| Out-of-Service?
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Yes
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| Category
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Driver
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| Inspection Level
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Level 3, Level 2, Level 1
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| Typical Action
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Out-of-Service / Warning
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| Notes
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IL: Note any specific driver interactions or inability to answer standard CDL operational questions.
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eCFR: 391.11 General Qualifications
FMCSA ELP Guidance (April 16, 2026)
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391.11(b)(4)
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| Description
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Driver is not physically qualified (Missing or expired medical certificate).
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| Out-of-Service?
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Yes
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| Category
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Driver
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| Inspection Level
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Level 3, Level 2, Level 1
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| Typical Action
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Out-of-Service / Warning
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| Notes
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IL: Verify status through standard LEADS/CDLIS return before initiating OOS protocols. Driver's with a C or D classification driver's license must still have a medical certificate to drive a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,001 LBS or more.
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eCFR: 391.41 Physical Qualifications
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391.11(b)(5)
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| Description
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Driver does not possess a valid commercial motor vehicle operator's license.
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| Out-of-Service?
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Yes
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| Category
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Driver
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| Inspection Level
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Level 3, Level 2, Level 1
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| Typical Action
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Out-of-Service / Warning
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| Notes
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IL: Cross-reference with 383.23(a)(2).
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eCFR: 391.11 General Qualifications
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391.11(b)(6)
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| Description
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Driver is currently disqualified to drive a CMV under the rules of §391.15.
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| Out-of-Service?
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Yes
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Driver
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| Inspection Level
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Level 3, Level 2, Level 1
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| Typical Action
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Out-of-Service / warning, typically accompanies a violation/citation for driving while suspendded/revoked
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| Notes
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IL: Check LEADS/NCIC for active suspensions or revocations of commercial privileges. Disqualification occurs when: loss of driving privileges, convicted for criminal and other offenses, convicted of violation of out-of-service order, convicted of texting while driving or using a hand-held telephone while driving a CMV. Simply not having a medical cert or proper driver's license classification does not qualify as being disqualified to drive a CMV per the strict reading of the regulation.
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| Reference Links
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eCFR: 391.15 Disqualification of Drivers
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