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If a Canada/Mexico domiciled company with a terminal in the United States dispatches a driver from one of its Canada/Mexico location to move a vehicle to its U.S. terminal for use in the U.S., is the vehicle move considered a driveaway/towaway operation?

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FMCSA-BOR-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ009-RESCINDED.docx (30.33 KB)

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded on March 10, 2022, and is no longer in effect.  Please see revised guidance FMCSA-BOR-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ009(2022-03-10).

 

FMCSA-BOR-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ009

 

Cross Border Transportation ELDs

FAQ009:  If a Canada/Mexico domiciled company with a terminal in the United States dispatches a driver from one of its Canada/Mexico location to move a vehicle to its U.S. terminal for use in the U.S., is the vehicle move considered a driveaway/towaway operation?

Answer:  No, because the vehicle being transported is being used in the furtherance of commerce.

Regulatory Topic: Cross Border Transportation ELDs
Effective Date: Monday, March 5, 2018
Issued Date: Monday, March 5, 2018