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Section § 393.71: Coupling devices and towing methods, driveaway-towaway operations.
Guidance Q&AQuestion 1: May a fifth wheel be considered as a coupling device when towing a semi-trailer in a driveaway-towaway operation?
Guidance: Yes. Section 393.71(g) requires...
Section § 393.70: Coupling devices and towing methods, except for driveaway-towaway operations.
Guidance Q&AQuestion 1: Is there a minimum number of fasteners required to fasten the upper fifth wheel plate to the frame of a trailer?
Guidance: The FMCSRs do not...