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Driver qualifications - Georgia

RegSensePhysical exam - Motor CarrierFleet SafetyState InfoDriver qualificationsGeorgiaDrivers qualification (DQ file)Best ResultsFocus AreaEnglishTransportationPhysical exam - Motor Carrier

Georgia has adopted Part 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), with subsequent amendments. There are modifications to the age requirement.

Part 391 applies to any self-propelled or towed motor vehicle used on a highway in intrastate and interstate commerce when the vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating, gross combination weight rating, gross vehicle weight, or gross combination weight of 10,001 pounds or more, or is of any size transporting a placardable amount of hazardous materials

Age
  • 18-years old non-hazmat
  • 21-years old hazmat
Drivers Qualification (DQ File)Same as federal
Driving RecordsRequests are to be submitted on Form DDS-18 “Request for Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).” The form may be obtained via the Department of Driver Services website:
https://dds.georgia.gov/dds-forms-and-manuals/forms/general-license-forms
The fee is:
  • $6.00 for each request for a three-year period
  • $8.00 for each request for a seven-year period or lifetime record
Physical Exam - Motor CarrierPhysical exam and certificate required
An intrastate driver who is physically disqualified due certain conditions may apply with the Department of Driver Services for a waiver or exemption.
Exception: The physical qualification requirements in Part 391, Subpart E do not apply to drivers of covered farm vehicles as defined in 1-390.1 of the Georgia Department of Public Safety Transportation Rulebook.
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