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This section covers the general qualifications for drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) under 49 CFR § 391.11. To be eligible to drive a CMV in interstate commerce, a person must meet all of the following requirements. | This section covers the general qualifications for drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) under 49 CFR § 391.11. To be eligible to drive a CMV in interstate commerce, a person must meet all of the following requirements. | ||
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== Regulatory Guidance & Memos == | == Regulatory Guidance & Memos == | ||
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This section covers the general qualifications for drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) under 49 CFR § 391.11. To be eligible to drive a CMV in interstate commerce, a person must meet all of the following requirements.
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| Section | 391.11(b)(1) |
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| Description | Driver is under 21 years of age. |
| Out-of-Service? | Yes |
| Category | Driver |
| Inspection Level | Level 3, Level 2, Level 1 |
| Typical Action | Out of Service / Citation |
| Notes | IL: Intrastate exceptions may apply for drivers 18-20 (check CDL restrictions), but strictly OOS for interstate commerce. |
| Reference Links | [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-391.11 eCFR: 391.11 General Qualifications |
| Section | 391.11(b)(2) |
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| Description | Driver cannot read/speak English sufficiently to converse with public, understand signs, or respond to official inquiries. |
| Out-of-Service? | Yes |
| Category | Driver |
| Inspection Level | Level 3, Level 2, Level 1 |
| Typical Action | Out of Service / Citation |
| Notes | IL: Note any specific driver interactions or inability to answer standard CDL operational questions in the inspection report. |
| Reference Links | eCFR: 391.11 General Qualifications [https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/title49/section/391.11 FMCSA Official Guidance April 16, 2026 |
| Section | 391.11(b)(4) |
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| Description | Driver is not physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle (Missing or expired medical certificate). |
| Out-of-Service? | Yes |
| Category | Driver |
| Inspection Level | Level 3, Level 2, Level 1 |
| Typical Action | Out of Service / Citation |
| Notes | IL: Verify status through standard LEADS/CDLIS return before initiating OOS protocols. |
| Reference Links | [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-391.41 eCFR: 391.41 Physical Qualifications |
| Section | 391.11(b)(5) |
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| Description | Driver does not possess a valid commercial motor vehicle operator's license issued by only one state or jurisdiction. |
| Out-of-Service? | Yes |
| Category | Driver |
| Inspection Level | Level 3, Level 2, Level 1 |
| Typical Action | Out of Service / Citation |
| Notes | IL: Cross-reference with 383.23(a)(2) for specific CDL requirements and OOS criteria. |
| Reference Links | [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-391.11 eCFR: 391.11 General Qualifications |
| Section | 391.11(b)(6) |
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| Description | Driver is currently disqualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle under the rules of §391.15. |
| Out-of-Service? | Yes |
| Category | Driver |
| Inspection Level | Level 3, Level 2, Level 1 |
| Typical Action | Out of Service / Citation / Arrest |
| Notes | IL: Check LEADS/NCIC for active suspensions or revocations. |
| Reference Links | [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-391.15 eCFR: 391.15 Disqualification of Drivers |
