Iowa has adopted Part 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), as it existed on October 1, 2023, with some exceptions.
Part 391 applies to a driver of a commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, or hauling hazardous materials required to be placarded.
| Age | 18-years old |
| Drivers Qualification (DQ File) | Same as federal |
| Driving Records | Privacy Act Agreement for Request of Motor Vehicle Records” (Form 431069) must be used. The form may be obtained via the Department of Transportation website: https://iowadot.gov/mvd/driverslicense/records. Access to records is available online via the Department of Transportation website: https://driverrecords.iowa.gov/. The fee is $5.50 per request. There is an additional $3.00 service fee to order online. |
| Physical Exam - Motor Carrier | Physical exam and certificate required The physical and medical requirements in Part 391 shall not disqualify an individual who was employed as a driver of commercial vehicles in intrastate commerce whose physical or medical condition existed prior to July 29, 1996. Drivers employed prior to July 29, 1996 must carry a notarized statement of employment confirming that the driver’s physical or medical condition existed before that date, as well as other specific information. |