The truck driver must also have a physical exam every 2 years and should not have diabetes requiring insulin, high blood pressure, poor vision, poor hearing, current diagnosis of being an alcoholic, or use dangerous substances including some over-the-counter and prescription medication. The driver and the truck company must keep records of the driver’s violations. Truck drivers for commercial motor carriers must be 21 years old, speak English, be physically able to safely operate a truck, have a valid CDL, and must not have ever been disqualified for driving while intoxicated, driving under the influence of drugs, committing a felony, leaving the scene of an accident, refusing to take an alcohol test, or any other reason. The minimum duties of motor carriers with respect to the qualifications of their drivers are also established. In 49 CFR 391 the minimum qualifications for drivers of commercial motor vehicles are established.
Compliance with the following regulations is required if a driver operates a tractor-trailer or other commercial motor vehicle that weighs more than 10,000 pounds, carries 16 or more passengers, or transports an amount of hazardous materials that requires the vehicle to be placarded.
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