May a State (1) require an applicant for a CDL farmer waiver (§ 383.3(d)) to take HM training as a condition for being granted a waiver; and (2) reduce the 150-mile provision in the waiver to 50 miles if the driver is transporting HM?
Description
§383.3 - Applicability
Guidance Q&A
Question 18: May a State (1) require an applicant for a CDL farmer waiver (§ 383.3(d)) to take HM training as a condition for being granted a waiver; and (2) reduce the 150-mile provision in the waiver to 50 miles if the driver is transporting HM?
Guidance: Yes. The Federal farm waiver is permissive, not mandatory.
Regulatory Topic:
Commercial Driver License Standards; Farm Vehicles
Effective Date: Thursday, March 7, 2019
Issued Date: Friday, March 1, 2019