West Virginia has adopted Part 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), as in effect on January 13, 2022, with some modifications.
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 |
| Drivers Qualification (DQ File) | Same as federal |
| Driving Records | Complete form DMV-101-PS1 and DMV-101-PS2. The forms are available via the Department of Motor Vehicles website: http://www.transportation.wv.gov/DMV/Drivers/Pages/Driving-Record.aspx. The fee:- $7.50 per request
- $8.50 if the request does not include the driver’s license number
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| Physical Exam - Motor Carrier | Physical exam and certificate required |