Missouri has adopted Part 391 of the Federal Regulations, with an exception in Sec. 391.11(b)(1).
Part 391 applies to commercial motor vehicles operated in intrastate commerce which have a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, or vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
18 years of age to obtain a CDL or Class E license, 21 if transporting hazardous materials.
A driver qualification file (Sec. 391.51) is required. There are exceptions to the physical qualification requirement. See Physical Qualification below for details.
The commercial driver’s license classification system is as follows:
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| Class A | Combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle(s) being towed is 10,001 pounds or more. |
| Class B | Single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less. |
| Class C | A single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or less (may tow a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less) designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, or is transporting hazardous materials requiring placarding. |
| Class E | A person who receives compensation to drive any motor vehicle in the transportation of persons or property, or who drives a motor vehicle for hire, or regularly drives a commercial motor vehicle of another person in the course of or incidental to their employment. The holder of a Class E license cannot drive a vehicle requiring a Class A, B, or C license. |
| Class F | A motor vehicle other than one requiring a Class A, B, C, or E license, including any recreational vehicle used solely for personal use. |
| Class M | A motorcycle or motortricycle. |
| Endorsements | |
| H | Hazardous Materials |
| N | Tank |
| P | Passenger |
| S | School Bus |
| T | Double/Triple Trailers |
| X | H and N Endorsements |
| M | Motorcycle |
| Restriction | |
| L | Not qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle equipped with air brakes |
The physical requirements shall not be applicable to drivers in intrastate commerce, provided that such drivers are licensed as chauffeurs effective May 13, 1988.