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This manual is a summary of Minnesota’s commercial driver’s license requirements. For complete standards, consult Minnesota state statutes and rules. This document is not a proper legal authority to cite in court. For more information on Minnesota driving laws and rules for all drivers, refer to the Minnesota Driver’s Manual.
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May 3, 2023 · (More on this below.) A class ‘B’ license will allow you to drive vehicles that fall into the Class C category. Commercial - Class C. A class ‘C’ CDL includes any single vehicle weighing less than 26,000lbs GVWR that satisfies an endorsement. These endorsements may include passenger vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles.
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322.57, must possess a valid Class C driver license. Any person who possesses a valid Class C driver license may, subject to the appropriate restrictions and endorsements, drive any class of motor vehicle, other than the type of motor vehicle for which a Class A or a Class B driver license is required, within this state.
- Self Certification
- Hearing Requirements
- Vision Requirements
- Blood Pressure Requirements
- Urinalysis Testing
- Physical Impairments
- About The Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) Program
- Implied Consent to Alcohol Testing
- Prescription Drugs
All Florida CDL holders must declare to their State Driver Licensing Agency (SDLA) that they only operate or expect to operate commercially in 1 of 4 possible categories with their CDL. This process is called self-certification. The four categories are: 1. Interstate non-excepted:You are an Interstate non-excepted driver and must meet the Federal D...
A person is physically qualified to drive a CMV if that person: First perceives a forced whispered voice in the better ear at not less than five feet with or without the use of a hearing aid or if tested by use of an audiometric device, does not have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500Hz, 1000HZ and 2,000 Hz wi...
You must meet the following vision requirements: 1. A distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye without corrective lenses or visual acuity separately corrected to 20/40 (Snellen) or better with corrective lenses; 2. A distant binocular acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or without corrective lenses; 3. A field ...
Your blood pressure needs to be under 140/90.Stage 1 hypertension, blood pressure between 140/90 - 159/99: 1-year medical certificate, must be renewed every 12 months.Stage 2 hypertension, blood pressure between 160/100 - 179/109: 3 month medical certification. Full disqualification if not under control after 3 months, until controlled. Will be required to renew...Stage 3 hypertension, blood pressure at or over 180/110: Automatic disqualification, 6 month certification once blood pressure is under control, must be renewed every 6 months.Your urine sample will be tested in a lab for blood, sugar, and protein, which might indicate hidden health problems.
Drivers with physical impairments, which affect their ability to safely operate CMVs, must obtain a "variance" from the state of Florida in order to be approved to drive commercially. The variance document must be carried with the commercial driver whenever they are operating a commercial motor vehicle. A Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) is a spe...
The Skill Performance Evaluation program is for CMV drivers who drive in interstate commerce. The SPE certification allows drivers with missing or impaired limbs to drive CMVs across state lines if they have been fitted with (and are wearing) the right prosthetic device, and the driver can demonstrate the ability to drive the truck safely by comple...
Any person who holds a Florida CDL is considered to have consented to such testing as is required by the state of Florida or any State or jurisdiction in the enforcement of being under the influence of a controlled substance or using alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcoh...
Although the driver has a legal prescription, he/she may be disqualified if the medication could adversely affect the driver's ability to drive a CMV safely.
Class C: may be required if the vehicle you intend to drive does not meet the criteria for either a Class A or Class B license, and is meant to transport either at least 16 passengers (to include you, the driver), or hazardous material (HAZMAT) as laid out by federal guidelines.
Commercial Driver - Class C. A Class C License is required to drive a single-unit vehicle, 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or less, with one or more endorsement for hazardous materials, passenger, or school bus (with passenger endorsement). Apply.
