Connecticut has adopted Part 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), by reference with subsequent amendments as they occur, with the exception of 391.11(b)(1).
Part 391 applies to intrastate commercial motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating or gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight of 18,001 pounds or more, and to any size commercial motor vehicle transporting hazardous materials requiring placards.
| Age | - 18-years old non-hazmat
- 21-years old transporting placardable hazmat
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| Drivers Qualification (DQ File) | Same as federal |
| Driving Records | Written requests must be submitted on a “Copy Records Request” form (J23). This form as well as online requests may be accessed via the Department of Motor Vehicles website:
https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/resources/dmv-forms?language=en_US.
The fee is $20.00 per request. |
| Physical Exam - Motor Carrier | Physical exam and certificate required
Waivers are issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles on an individual-case basis. |
