Basic requirements to operate as a motor carrier in Minnesota, as well as additional resources to get you started.
Driver's Checklist
As a driver of a commercial motor vehicle, you will need:
- A current, valid driver's license for the vehicle being driven
- Your medical examiner's certificate
- A copy of the vehicle's registration
- A copy of the previous day's daily vehicle inspection report
- Proof of vehicle insurance
- Driver's daily log book
- Proof of proper operating authority, if operating for-hire
- A copy of your Uniform Hazardous Material Credentials, if handling HazMat that requires the vehicle to be placarded
- Documentation of U.S. DOT number
- A copy of your U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Certificate of Registration or other document showing your Registration number
Vehicle Checklist
Your vehicle will need the following if used as part of your commercial vehicle operations:
- Proper vehicle registration and licensing
- Proof of an annual inspection
- A fire extinguisher, extra fuses, and warning triangles
- A properly secured load
- Proper vehicle identification
Motor Carrier Checklist
As a motor carrier, you will need:
- Intrastate for-hire operating authority
- Interstate for-hire operating authority
- Proper insurance requirements
Minnesota Commercial Truck and Passenger Regulations
Fact Sheets
These documents provide summaries of topic specific information for commercial vehicle operators.
Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes. You will need to type in the statute or rule chapter in the appropriate box to get the full text.
MINNESOTA STATUTES -
Chapter 221 - Motor Carrier Laws
MINNESOTA RULES -
Chapter 7800 - Motor Carrier Operations
Chapter 7805 - Tariffs; Accounting
Chapter 8840 - Special Transportation Services
Chapter 8850 - Motor Carrier Safety
Chapter 8855 - Motor Carrier Insurance
Chapter 8860 - Tank Motor Vehicles; Variances
Chapter 8880 - Limousine Service and Permit Requirements
Chapter 8900 - Motor Carrier Ratemaking
Chapter 8910 - Railroads; Right of First Refusal
Chapter 8920 - Administrative Practice and Procedure |
