Federal & State Regulations | Driver Qualification – Age State Comparison

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

Public Service Commission

Alabama

Department of Public Safety

Alaska

Arizona

21*

* Reportable quantities of hazardous substances, hazardous wastes required to be manifested, or placardable hazardous materials

18*

* Plus 1 year previous experience operating a motor vehicle

21* 19**

21*

* Vehicles over 18,000 pounds GVWR
** Vehicles 18,000 pounds or less GVWR

18*

* To drive beyond a 100 air-mile radius

21*

*Hazardous materials, hazardous substances, or hazardous wastes requiring placarding

18*

21**

* Non-hazardous materials, substances, or wastes
** Hazardous materials, substances, or wastes

18*

* Under 21 year old driver must be reviewed by the Exemption Review Board

North Dakota

18*

* Younger drivers may operate farm vehicles if certain criteria followed

18* 19** 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

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