Federal & State Regulations | Qualification of drivers - New Jersey

Federal regulations

New Jersey has adopted Part 391 of the Federal Regulations with the exception of Sec. 391.11(b)(1).

Applicability

Part 391 applies to an intrastate vehicle with a gross vehicle weight, gross vehicle weight rating, gross combination weight, gross combination weight rating, or registered weight of 10,001 pounds or more, or a vehicle of any size transporting a placardable amount of hazardous materials.

Age

Intrastate drivers who possess a valid New Jersey Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), and do not transport hazardous materials requiring placards or operate a vehicle displaying a hazardous material(s) placard, must be at least 18 years old. Otherwise, the 21-year age requirement applies.

Driver qualification file

A driver qualification file (Sec. 391.51) is required.

Operator’s license

The commercial driver’s license classifications are as follows:

Class	Description
Class A	Any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, provided the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is more than 10,000 pounds.
Class B	A single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or a vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds towing a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less. Also includes a bus with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.
Class C	Any single vehicle less than 26,001 pounds GVWR, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR provided that the vehicle is used in the transportation of a placardable amount of hazardous materials; or the vehicle is designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver; or the vehicle is designed to transport eight to 15 passengers including the driver and is used for hire; or the vehicle is used to transport eight to 15 persons including the driver for hire on a daily basis to and from places of employment; or the vehicle is required to be registered as a school bus.
Class D	Automobile license.
Endorsements
H	Hazardous Material
M	Motorcycle
N	Tank Vehicle
P	Passenger Vehicle
T	Double/Triple Trailer
S	School Bus
X	Hazardous Material and Tank
Restrictions
1	Corrective Lenses
2	Prosthetic Device
3	Mechanical Device
4	Hearing Impaired
5	Attached Restrictions
L	Excludes Vehicles with Air Brakes
M	Excludes Class A Passenger Vehicles
N	Excludes Class A and B Passenger Vehicles
O	Valid in Tow Trucks Only
P	Non CDL Passenger Only (School Buses with a Capacity of 15 or less)
Q	Excludes Passenger Vehicles with a Capacity of 16 or more
R	Bus Mechanics (No Passengers)

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Qualification of drivers - New Jersey

Federal regulations

Applicability

Age

Driver qualification file

Operator’s license