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Do I need a DOT health card?
A driver is required to have a current and valid DOT health card (medical examiner's certificate) if operating a vehicle that is:
Of any size operating for-hire in intrastate commerce unless providing transportation described in MN Statute § 221.025, clauses 6, 10, 12, and 13;
Over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) operating in interstate commerce;
Over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW) or GVWR operating as a private carrier in intrastate commerce;
Designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, operating in interstate commerce;
Designed to transport 8 or more passengers, including the driver, operating for-hire in intrastate commerce; or
Any size vehicle transporting hazardous materials of a type or quantity that requires the vehicle to be placarded.
Do I need a commercial vehicle driver's license (CDL)?
A driver is required to obtain a CDL to operate any of the following vehicles:
A single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 26,000 pounds;
A combination of vehicles with a combined GVW of more than 26,000 pounds; with a trailer of more than 10,000 pounds GVW
A vehicle designed to transport 16 or more people including the driver;
Any size vehicle that requires hazardous materials placards; or
Any size vehicle outwardly equipped and identified as a school bus.
A driver is not required to obtain a CDL to operate any of the following vehicles:
A farm truck when it is:
Operated by the farmer or immediate family member, or an employee of the farmer:
Used to transport agricultural products, farm machinery, or farm supplies, including hazardous materials to or from a farm;
Not used in a contract or common carrier operation; and
Used within 150 miles of the farm
An authorized emergency vehicle of any size
A recreational vehicle operated for personal use
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/cvo/faqs.html#health
A driver is required to have a current and valid DOT health card (medical examiner's certificate) if operating a vehicle that is:
Of any size operating for-hire in intrastate commerce unless providing transportation described in MN Statute § 221.025, clauses 6, 10, 12, and 13;
Over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) operating in interstate commerce;
Over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW) or GVWR operating as a private carrier in intrastate commerce;
Designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, operating in interstate commerce;
Designed to transport 8 or more passengers, including the driver, operating for-hire in intrastate commerce; or
Any size vehicle transporting hazardous materials of a type or quantity that requires the vehicle to be placarded.
Do I need a commercial vehicle driver's license (CDL)?
A driver is required to obtain a CDL to operate any of the following vehicles:
A single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 26,000 pounds;
A combination of vehicles with a combined GVW of more than 26,000 pounds; with a trailer of more than 10,000 pounds GVW
A vehicle designed to transport 16 or more people including the driver;
Any size vehicle that requires hazardous materials placards; or
Any size vehicle outwardly equipped and identified as a school bus.
A driver is not required to obtain a CDL to operate any of the following vehicles:
A farm truck when it is:
Operated by the farmer or immediate family member, or an employee of the farmer:
Used to transport agricultural products, farm machinery, or farm supplies, including hazardous materials to or from a farm;
Not used in a contract or common carrier operation; and
Used within 150 miles of the farm
An authorized emergency vehicle of any size
A recreational vehicle operated for personal use
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/cvo/faqs.html#health