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Driver qualifications - Pennsylvania

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

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has adopted Part 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), with the exception of 391.11(b)(1). There are also some exceptions in the physical qualification requirements.

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) regulates motor carriers that transport property or household goods between points in Pennsylvania for compensation. The PUC has adopted Part 391 with some exceptions.

The PennDOT adoption of Part 391 applies to a vehicle or combination of vehicles used on a highway in intrastate commerce with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating, or gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight of 17,001 pounds or more (whichever is greater), or transporting hazardous materials which are required to be placarded.

The PUC adoption of Part 391 applies to vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating or registered gross weight in excess of 10,000 pounds, or a vehicle that is being used to transport hazardous materials of a type or quantity that requires the vehicle to be marked or placarded.

Age
  • 18-years old non-hazmat
  • 21-years old hazmat
Drivers Qualification (DQ File)Same as federal
Driving RecordsA “Request for Driver Information” form (DL-503) must be used. The form may be obtained via the Department of Transportation website:
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmv/forms-publications.html
A record may also be obtained online at: https://apps.pwp.pa.gov/IDR.

The fee is:
  • $15.00 for each driver record request
  • $47.00 for a certified record
Physical Exam - Motor CarrierPhysical exam and certificate required
A regularly employed driver as of September 23, 1995, who cannot meet the physical qualification requirements of Part 391, will be considered to be qualified to operate in intrastate commerce if certified according to requirements prescribed by PennDOT. Under these requirements, the medical examiner and motor carrier must certify the driver.
The driver shall be considered qualified only until the existing unqualifying medical or physical condition significantly worsens or a new unqualifying medical or physical condition develops subsequent to September 23, 1995.
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