May a 10-consecutive hour off-duty period be paired with a subsequent qualifying 7+-consecutive hour sleeper berth period?

Frequently Asked Questions Relating to 2020 Changes to Hours of Service Regulations

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May motor carriers use third parties to ask State agencies for copies of the driving record of driver-applicants?

NOTE:  This guidance was rescinded on May 9, 2022, and is no longer in effect.  Please see revised guidance FMCSA-DQ-391.23-Q002(2022-03-09).

FMCSA-DQ-391.23-Q002

§ 391.23 Investigations and Inquiries...

What are my Rights and Responsibilities when Moving?

NOTE:  This guidance was rescinded on September 30, 2022, and is no longer in effect.  Please see revised guidance FMCSA-HHG-375-Rights and Responsibilities-Q001(2022-09-30).

FMCSA-HHG-375-Rights and Responsibilities-Q001

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Must a Canada or Mexico domiciled motor carrier use an ELD that (1) meets the U.S technical specifications and (2) is self-certified and registered with FMCSA to present hours of service when operating in the U.S.?

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded as unnecessary on March 10, 2022, because the information contained therein was readily available in existing guidance. See FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ23.

FMCSA-BOR-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ003

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Will a Canada/Mexico domiciled motor carrier’s driver be required to use ELDs if they conduct drive-away/tow-away operations in the U.S. and the vehicle being driven is the commodity being delivered?

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded as unnecessary on March 10, 2022, because the information contained therein was readily available in existing guidance. See FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ23.

FMCSA-BOR-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ008

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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?

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded on March 10, 2022, and is no longer in effect.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

How will State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) use the Clearinghouse?

NOTE:  This guidance (mistakenly issued under a duplicate number (FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382.723-FAQ001) that has since been corrected) was rescinded on January 27, 2022, and is no longer in effect.  Please see revised guidance FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382.725-FAQ001(2022-01-27).

Is the annual requirement for employee queries based upon the calendar year or by hire date?

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded on March 9, 2023, and is no longer in effect.  Please see revised guidance FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382.701-FAQ001(2023-03-09).

FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382.701-FAQ001

Guidance on Clearinghouse Annual...

Are notifications to a motor carrier by a driver convicted of a driver violation as required by §383.31 to be maintained in the driver’s qualification file as part of the supporting documentation or certifications noted in the requirements listed in §391

NOTE:  This guidance was rescinded on May 9, 2022, and is no longer in effect.  See FMCSA-FR-87FR13192(2022-03-09).

FMCSA-DQ-391.27-Q001

§ 391.27 Record of violations.

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Question 1:  Are notifications...

May motor carriers use third parties to ask State agencies for copies of driving records to be examined during the carrier’s annual review of each driver’s record?

NOTE:  This guidance was rescinded on May 9, 2022, and is no longer in effect. Please see revised guidance FMCSA-DQ-391.25-Q003(2022-03-09).

FMCSA-DQ-391.25-Q003

§ 391.25 Annual inquiry and review of driving record.

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