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|ViolationCategory = Driver
|ViolationCategory = Driver
|InspectionLevel = Level 3, Level 2, Level 1
|InspectionLevel = Level 3, Level 2, Level 1
|TypicalAction = Out of Service / Citation
|TypicalAction = Out-of-Service / warning
|StateNotes = 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.
|StateNotes = 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.
|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]
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|ViolationCategory = Driver
|ViolationCategory = Driver
|InspectionLevel = Level 3, Level 2, Level 1
|InspectionLevel = Level 3, Level 2, Level 1
|TypicalAction = Out of Service / Citation
|TypicalAction = Out-of-Service / Warning
|StateNotes = IL: Note any specific driver interactions or inability to answer standard CDL operational questions.
|StateNotes = IL: Note any specific driver interactions or inability to answer standard CDL operational questions.
|ReferenceLinks = [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-391.11 eCFR: 391.11 General Qualifications] <br> [https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/enforcement/fmcsa-elp-guidance-roadside-policy-mc-see-2026-0002 FMCSA ELP 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/enforcement/fmcsa-elp-guidance-roadside-policy-mc-see-2026-0002 FMCSA ELP Guidance (April 16, 2026)]
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|ViolationCategory = Driver
|ViolationCategory = Driver
|InspectionLevel = Level 3, Level 2, Level 1
|InspectionLevel = Level 3, Level 2, Level 1
|TypicalAction = Out of Service / Citation
|TypicalAction = Out-of-Service / Warning
|StateNotes = 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.
|StateNotes = 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.
|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]
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|ViolationCategory = Driver
|ViolationCategory = Driver
|InspectionLevel = Level 3, Level 2, Level 1
|InspectionLevel = Level 3, Level 2, Level 1
|TypicalAction = Out of Service / Citation
|TypicalAction = Out-of-Service / Warning
|StateNotes = IL: Cross-reference with 383.23(a)(2).
|StateNotes = IL: Cross-reference with 383.23(a)(2).
|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]
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|ViolationCategory = Driver
|ViolationCategory = Driver
|InspectionLevel = Level 3, Level 2, Level 1
|InspectionLevel = Level 3, Level 2, Level 1
|TypicalAction = Out of Service / Citation / Arrest
|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 = [href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-391.15 eCFR: 391.15 Disqualification of Drivers]

Revision as of 13:20, 23 May 2026

This section covers the general qualifications for drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) under 49 CFR § 391.11.



Section 391.11(b)(1)
Description Driver is under 21 years of age.
Out-of-Service? Yes, unless excempted
Category Driver
Inspection Level Level 3, Level 2, Level 1
Typical Action Out-of-Service / warning
Notes 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.
Reference Links 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 / Warning
Notes IL: Note any specific driver interactions or inability to answer standard CDL operational questions.
Reference Links eCFR: 391.11 General Qualifications
FMCSA ELP Guidance (April 16, 2026)



Section 391.11(b)(4)
Description Driver is not physically qualified (Missing or expired medical certificate).
Out-of-Service? Yes
Category Driver
Inspection Level Level 3, Level 2, Level 1
Typical Action Out-of-Service / Warning
Notes 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.
Reference Links eCFR: 391.41 Physical Qualifications



Section 391.11(b)(5)
Description Driver does not possess a valid commercial motor vehicle operator's license.
Out-of-Service? Yes
Category Driver
Inspection Level Level 3, Level 2, Level 1
Typical Action Out-of-Service / Warning
Notes IL: Cross-reference with 383.23(a)(2).
Reference Links eCFR: 391.11 General Qualifications



Section 391.11(b)(6)
Description Driver is currently disqualified to drive a CMV 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 / warning, typically accompanies a violation/citation for driving while suspendded/revoked
Notes 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.
Reference Links [href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-391.15 eCFR: 391.15 Disqualification of Drivers]

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