DOT Driver Qualification Requirements 2

Question 1

Under 49 CFR Part 391, what is the minimum age requirement for a CMV driver operating in interstate commerce?

Accepted Answer

21 years old

Answer

Drivers must be at least 21 years old to operate a CMV in interstate commerce under 49 CFR 391.11.

Question 2

Which document must a driver provide to an employer before being allowed to drive a CMV?

Accepted Answer

Motor vehicle record from the state of licensure

Answer

Before operating a CMV, a driver must provide an MVR from each state where they held a license in the past 3 years.

Question 3

How often must a motor carrier obtain an annual review of each driver's driving record?

Accepted Answer

Once per year

Answer

49 CFR 391.25 requires carriers to review each driver's MVR at least once every 12 months.

Question 4

A driver's medical certificate has expired. What is the correct action for the motor carrier?

Accepted Answer

Remove the driver from CMV operations immediately

Answer

A driver with an expired medical certificate is disqualified and must not operate a CMV until a current certificate is obtained.

Question 5

Under 49 CFR 391.15, a driver is disqualified from operating a CMV if they have been convicted of driving a CMV while under the influence within the past:

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

A DUI conviction in a CMV within the past 3 years is a disqualifying offense under 49 CFR 391.15.

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