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The minimum age requirement for intrastate operations can vary from state-to-state. Federally, a driver must be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce (Sec. 391.11(b)(1)).
Federal: 391.11(b)(1): Is at least 21 years old.
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The following lists the minimum age required to operate a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle in intrastate commerce.
State Comparison
State
Intrastate
Hazmat
Notes
Alabama
18
18
Public Service Commission
18
21*
* Reportable quantities of hazardous substances, hazardous wastes required to be manifested, or placardable hazardous materials
18
21*
*Drivers employed by retail dealers of fertilizer, petroleum products, and pesticides and delivering such products to farm customers within a 100-mile radius must be at least 18
18*
21**
* Non-hazardous materials, substances, or wastes
** Hazardous materials, substances, or wastes
18* 19** 21
21
* May obtain Class B license if no special endorsements are required and the vehicle is operated within 100 miles of the job ** May obtain Class A or B license if no special endorsements are required and the vehicle is operated within 100 miles of the job