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Driver qualifications - Alabama

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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Department of Public Safety has adopted Part 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), including all future amendments. The Public Service Commission has regulations that are similar to the FMCSRs.

Under the Department of Public Safety adoption, Part 391 applies to intrastate commercial motor vehicles 26,001 pounds or more, or vehicles of any size which transport a placardable amount of hazardous materials.

Age (Alabama Law Enforcement Agency)
  • 18-years old non-hazmat
  • 21-years old hazmat
Age (Public Service Commission)18-years old
Drivers Qualification (DQ File)Same as federal
Driving RecordsAll requests for driver history must be submitted on a “Request for Motor Vehicle Record” form.
The form may be accessed via the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Department of Public Safety website:
https://tinyurl.com/DrivingRecordAL1.
The fee is $5.75.
Physical Exam - Motor CarrierPhysical exam and certificate required.
Waivers may be granted to intrastate drivers who meet prescribed criteria.
Public Service Commission rules require that no person may drive or be permitted to drive who has:
  • Loss of or loss of use of foot, leg, hand or arm which interferes with his ability to control and safely drive a motor vehicle;
  • A medical history of or current diagnosis of any condition or impairment likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a motor vehicle or likely to interfere with his ability to control and safely drive a motor vehicle; and
  • Has a certificate that he has passed a medical examination as required by the Federal Department of Transportation within the preceding 24 months.
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