Can a for-hire motor carrier located in Canada transport farm supplies and/or equipment for agricultural purposes to a location in the U.S. without having to comply with Part 395?
§395.1 Scope of the rules in this part.
Guidance Q&A
Question 32: Can a for-hire motor carrier located in Canada transport farm supplies and/or equipment for agricultural purposes to a location in the U.S. without having to comply with Part 395?
Guidance: Yes, if a Canadian driver meets all of the requirements of the 49 CFR 395.1(k) definition of ”agricultural operations,” the provisions of Part 395 do not apply so long as the trip occurs only during the official ”planting and harvesting season” as designated by each State.
Regulatory Topic:
Hours of Service Agricultural Commodities
Effective Date: Sunday, May 4, 1997
Issued Date: Friday, April 4, 1997