How does a Mexican motor carrier prove that it is complying with §387.7?

Part 387

Section § 387.7: Financial responsibility required.

Question 3: How does a Mexican motor carrier prove that it is complying with §387.7?

Guidance: Mexican motor carriers are permitted to obtain trip insurance and are required to carry,...

What is the definition of "Certificate of Registration" in §387.7(b)(3)?

Part 387

Section § 387.7: Financial responsibility required.

Question 2: What is the definition of "Certificate of Registration" in §387.7(b)(3)?

Guidance: "Certificate of Registration" means a document issued by the FMCSA to all Mexican motor...

May a large corporation which has many wholly owned subsidiaries have one policy for the parent corporation and maintain the policy and the Form MCS-90 at the corporate headquarters?

Part 387

Section § 387.7: Financial responsibility required.

Question 1: May a large corporation which has many wholly owned subsidiaries have one policy for the parent corporation and maintain the policy and the Form MCS-90 at the corporate headquarters...

Does the definition of the term "in bulk" include solids as well as liquids even though the definition refers to containment systems with capacities in excess of 3,500 water gallons?

Part 387

Section § 387.5: Definitions.

Question 1: Does the definition of the term "in bulk" include solids as well as liquids even though the definition refers to containment systems with capacities in excess of 3,500 water gallons?

Guidance:...

Is a travel trailer or motor home that has propane cylinders attached subject to part 387 of the FMCSRs?

Part 387

Section § 387.3: Applicability.

Question 9: Is a travel trailer or motor home that has propane cylinders attached subject to part 387 of the FMCSRs?

Guidance: No. The FMCSA considers such propane cylinders to be an integral part of the...

Are motor vehicles being transported considered to be HM for purposes of the financial responsibility requirements, thus requiring the higher limits set forth in the regulations?

Part 387

Section § 387.3: Applicability.

Question 8: Are motor vehicles being transported considered to be HM for purposes of the financial responsibility requirements, thus requiring the higher limits set forth in the regulations?

Guidance: Yes...

Are motor carriers transporting HM that are covered under exceptions to the HMRs subject to financial responsibility regulations?

Part 387

Section § 387.3: Applicability.

Question 7: Are motor carriers transporting HM that are covered under exceptions to the HMRs subject to financial responsibility regulations?

Guidance: Yes. Even though an HM may be covered under a...

Is a motor carrier transporting mail under contract for the U.S. Postal Service wholly within the boundaries of a single State subject to the minimum levels of financial responsibility requirements of part 387?

Part 387

Section § 387.3: Applicability.

Question 6: Is a motor carrier transporting mail under contract for the U.S. Postal Service wholly within the boundaries of a single State subject to the minimum levels of financial responsibility requirements of...

Is a motor vehicle owned by an owner-operator, and being dead-headed (returning empty), or a tractor that is being bobtailed (operating without a trailer), subject to the financial responsibility regulations?

Part 387

Section § 387.3: Applicability.

Question 5: Is a motor vehicle owned by an owner-operator, and being dead-headed (returning empty), or a tractor that is being bobtailed (operating without a trailer), subject to the financial responsibility...

When are tow trucks subject to financial responsibility coverage?

Part 387

Section § 387.3: Applicability.

Question 3: When are tow trucks subject to financial responsibility coverage?

Guidance: For-hire tow trucks with a GVWR or GCWR of 10,000 pounds or more performing emergency moves in interstate or foreign...