(a) This part establishes the FMCSA's
procedures to determine the safety fitness of motor carriers, to assign safety
ratings, to direct motor carriers to take remedial action when required, and to
prohibit motor carriers receiving a safety rating of "unsatisfactory"
from operating a CMV.
(b) This part establishes the
safety assurance program for a new entrant motor carrier initially seeking to
register with FMCSA to conduct interstate operations. It also describes the
consequences that will occur if the new entrant fails to maintain adequate
basic safety management controls.
(c) This part establishes the safety permit program for a motor carrier to transport the types and quantities of hazardous materials listed in § 385.403.
(d) The provisions of this part apply to all
motor carriers subject to the requirements of this subchapter, except non-business
private motor carriers of passengers.
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