NOTE:  This guidance revises FMCSA-BOR-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ009, issued on March 5, 2018, and rescinded on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-BOR-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ009(2022-03-10)

Question: If a Canada/Mexico-domiciled company with a terminal in the United States dispatches a driver from one of its Canada/Mexico locations to move a vehicle to its U.S. terminal for use in the U.S., is the vehicle move considered a drive-away/tow-away operation?

Guidance: No, because the movement does not meet does not the definition of “drive-away/tow-away operation” in 49 CFR 390.5T.

Contact Info: FMCSA ELD Information, 1-800-832-5660 or ELD@dot.gov.

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Note: This guidance document does not have the force and effect of law and is not meant to bind the public in any way.  It is intended only to provide information and clarity regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.