Requirement that commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers operating in the United States in interstate commerce, except drivers of passenger-carrying CMVs, submit, and motor carriers retain
Driver vehicle inspection reports
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Driver vehicle inspection reports
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Commercial zone operations
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Cross Border Transportation ELDs
FAQ010: Is a Canada/Mexico domiciled motor carrier’s driver, who is exempt under the 100 air-mile radius exception, still exempt from using an ELD when entering the United States more than 8 times in a 30-day period?
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Mexico-domiciled motor carrier long haul operations.
FAQ007: After FMCSA completes a PASA and the applicant has failed the PASA, what will happen next?
Answer: FMCSA will deny an application for provisional operating authority if a Mexico-domiciled motor carrier fails the PASA. If a Mexico-domiciled motor carrier fails the PASA, it may reapply for provisional operating authority after 30 days and must pay the required $300 non-...
Registration requirement for Mexico-domiciled motor carriers
FAQ002: My certificate of registration says I can carry exempt commodities. What are exempt commodities?
Answer: In general, exempt commodities are things that have not been processed in any way such as fresh produce. There is a partial list of non-exempt commodities in 49 CFR 372.115. There is an additional list of exempt and non-exempt commodities in Administrative Rule...
Insurance requirement for Mexico-domiciled motor carriers.
FAQ003: What insurance and proof of financial responsibility do I need to operate in the U.S.?
Answer: Mexico domiciled motor carriers with a certificate of registration to operate within the border commercial zones have two options: (1) obtain daily trip insurance per 49 CFR § 387.31(b)(3) or (2) meet the minimum requirements found in the table in 49 CFR Part 387....
Vehicle marking requirement for Mexico-domiciled motor carriers
FAQ005: My trucks have both Mexico and U.S. license plates. Can I put my MX Number and my MC Number on the same truck?
Answer: No marking requirement exists for display of either the MX number of the Mexico-domiciled carrier or the MC number of the U.S. carrier. The vehicle must be marked in accordance with 49 CFR 390.21(a) that requires the legal name or a single...
Registration requirement for Mexico-domiciled motor carriers
FAQ001: Does a Mexico-domiciled motor carrier need a US DOT number and/or operating authority if they are crossing the U.S. border in a pick-up truck (small van, car or tow truck etc.) for an occasional trip to deliver goods and only traveling one or two miles into the United States?
Answer: Yes. If the vehicle is transporting freight in commerce from Mexico to the...
Registration requirement for Mexico-domiciled motor carriers.
FAQ002: What forms should a Mexico-domiciled carrier complete to apply for a US DOT Number and operating authority registration so that they can operate within or long-haul beyond the U.S.-Mexico municipalities and commercial zones along the U.S-Mexico border?
Answer: First and foremost, all Mexico-domiciled motor carriers will need to complete Application for US DOT number –...
Registration requirement for Mexico-domiciled motor carriers.
FAQ003: How long does it take to get an MX number, Certificate of Registration and USDOT Number?
Answer: The time it takes to obtain operating authority varies depending on the application submitted and the means by which the application is submitted.