|
|
| Line 11: |
Line 11: |
| |TypicalAction = Out of Service / Citation | | |TypicalAction = Out of Service / Citation |
| |StateNotes = IL: Intrastate exceptions may apply for drivers 18-20 (check CDL restrictions), but strictly OOS for interstate commerce. | | |StateNotes = IL: Intrastate exceptions may apply for drivers 18-20 (check CDL restrictions), but strictly OOS for interstate commerce. |
| |ReferenceLinks = [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-391.11 eCFR: 391.11 General Qualifications] | | |ReferenceLinks = [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-391.11 eCFR: 391.11 General Qualifications | _blank] |
| }} | | }} |
|
| |
|
| Line 23: |
Line 23: |
| |TypicalAction = Out of Service / Citation | | |TypicalAction = Out of Service / Citation |
| |StateNotes = IL: Note any specific driver interactions or inability to answer standard CDL operational questions in the inspection report. | | |StateNotes = IL: Note any specific driver interactions or inability to answer standard CDL operational questions in the inspection report. |
| |ReferenceLinks = [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-391.11 eCFR: 391.11 General Qualifications] <br> [https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/title49/section/391.11 FMCSA Official Guidance April 16, 2026] | | |ReferenceLinks = [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-391.11 eCFR: 391.11 General Qualifications] <br> [https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/title49/section/391.11 FMCSA Official Guidance April 16, 2026 | _blank] |
| }} | | }} |
|
| |
|
| Line 35: |
Line 35: |
| |TypicalAction = Out of Service / Citation | | |TypicalAction = Out of Service / Citation |
| |StateNotes = IL: Verify status through standard LEADS/CDLIS return before initiating OOS protocols. | | |StateNotes = IL: Verify status through standard LEADS/CDLIS return before initiating OOS protocols. |
| |ReferenceLinks = [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-391.41 eCFR: 391.41 Physical Qualifications] | | |ReferenceLinks = [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-391.41 eCFR: 391.41 Physical Qualifications | _blank] |
| }} | | }} |
|
| |
|
| Line 47: |
Line 47: |
| |TypicalAction = Out of Service / Citation | | |TypicalAction = Out of Service / Citation |
| |StateNotes = IL: Cross-reference with 383.23(a)(2) for specific CDL requirements and OOS criteria. | | |StateNotes = IL: Cross-reference with 383.23(a)(2) for specific CDL requirements and OOS criteria. |
| |ReferenceLinks = [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-391.11 eCFR: 391.11 General Qualifications] | | |ReferenceLinks = [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-391.11 eCFR: 391.11 General Qualifications | _blank] |
| }} | | }} |
|
| |
|
| Line 59: |
Line 59: |
| |TypicalAction = Out of Service / Citation / Arrest | | |TypicalAction = Out of Service / Citation / Arrest |
| |StateNotes = IL: Check LEADS/NCIC for active suspensions or revocations. | | |StateNotes = IL: Check LEADS/NCIC for active suspensions or revocations. |
| |ReferenceLinks = [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 | _blank] |
| }} | | }} |
| </tabber> | | </tabber> |
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.
| Section
|
391.11(b)(1)
|
| 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)
|
| 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)
|
| 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)
|
| 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)
|
| 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
|
Regulatory Guidance & Memos
391.11(b)(2) Official Roadside Policy