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Driver qualifications - Minnesota

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Minnesota has adopted Part 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), with the exception of 391.2, 391,11(b)(1), 391.47, 391.49, 391.62, 391.64, 391.67, 391.68, and 391.69.

Part 391 applies to motor vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight, gross vehicle weight rating, gross combination weight, or gross combination weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more, or hauling hazardous materials required to be placarded.

Exception: Part 391 does not apply to an individual operating a pipeline welding truck.

Exception: The rules for driver qualification do not apply to vehicles controlled by a farmer and operated by a farmer or farm employee to transport agricultural products, farm machinery, or supplies to or from a farm if the vehicle is not used in the operations of a motor carrier and not carrying hazardous materials of a type or quantity that requires the vehicle to be marked or placarded in accordance with Minnesota Statute 221.033.

Age
  • 18-years old non-hazmat
  • 21-years old hazmat, hazardous substances, or hazardous wastes that require placarding
Drivers Qualification (DQ File)Same as federal
Driving RecordsThe “Record Request Form” (PS 2502) must be used.
The form may be accessed via the Driver and Vehicle Services website:
https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/Pages/Record-Fees.aspx.
The fee is:
  • $9.00 per request and $10.00 for a certified copy if requester is subject of data requested
  • $9.50 per request and $10.50 for a certified copy if requester is not the subject of data requested
Physical Exam - Motor CarrierPhysical exam and certificate required
Under certain conditions, the Minnesota Department of Transportation may grant a waiver to an intrastate driver who is not otherwise physically qualified to drive under the requirements of 391.41(b)(1) through 391.41(b)(13).
Exception: The operator of a “covered farm vehicle” as defined in 390.5 is exempt from the physical qualification requirements in 391.41- 391.45. This exception does not apply if transporting a placardable amount of hazardous materials.
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