Who is Subject to DOT Physicals
All drivers who operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) used on a highway in interstate commerce*** to transport passengers or property when the vehicle:
Definitions - Commercial Motor Vehicle
New CDL holders are required to have the following training prior to using their CDL for their first time.
- Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating, or gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight, of 10,001 lbs or more, whichever is greater.
- Is designed or used to transport more than 8 passengers (including the driver) for compensation.
- Is designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver, and is not used to transport passengers for compensation.
- Is used in transporting material found by the Secretary of Transportation to be hazardous under 49 U.S.C. 5103 and transported in a quantity requiring placarding under regulations prescribed by the Secretary under 49 CFR, subtitle B, chapter I, subchapter C.
- Part 930.5
Definitions - Commercial Motor Vehicle
- Between a place in a State and place outside of such State (including a place outside of the United States);
- Between two places in a State through another State or a place outside of the United States; or
- Between two places in a State as part of trade, traffic or transportation originating or terminating outside the State or the United States.
New CDL holders are required to have the following training prior to using their CDL for their first time.
- Driver Qualification
- Hours of Service
- Driver Wellness
- Whistleblower Protection
