Initial certification is valid for four years from the date of issue. One additional four-year certification may be obtained through a mail-in or online recertification process provided by a Minnesota-authorized training program. Pilot/escort drivers must attend a full certification course every eight years.
Pilot/escort drivers domiciled outside of Minnesota may operate as a certified pilot/escort driver with another state's certification credential, provided the course meets the minimum requirements outlined in the Pilot/Escort Training Manual - Best Practices Guidelines as endorsed by the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association, Federal Highway Administration, in cooperation with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, which is incorporated by reference.
The department shall enter into a reciprocal agreement with any other state if that state demonstrates that its course meets the minimum requirements outlined in the Pilot/Escort Training Manual - Best Practices Guidelines referenced in this subpart and complies with the requirements in this chapter.
Pilot/escort drivers shall provide a certified and current (within 30 days) driver's license record to the Minnesota-authorized training program at the time of the course.
Minn. R. 7455.0300
Statutory Authority: MS s 299D.085