What is the commercial zone?

Commercial zone operations

FAQ001:  What is the commercial zone?

 Answer:  For Mexico-domiciled motor carriers, commercial zones are areas along the Southern U.S. border, or locations specified in 49 CFR 372, Subpart B that are exempt from...

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NOTE: This guidance was rescinded on March 10, 2022, and is no longer in effect.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

What proof must a Canadian commercial driver possess to reflect a driver is qualified to transport hazardous materials (HM) in the United States?

Commercial and non-Commercial Driver License Requirements.

FAQ007:  What proof must a Canadian commercial driver possess to reflect a driver is qualified to transport hazardous materials (HM) in the United States?

 Answer:  A Canadian...

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?

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?

Answer:

Are Canadian commercial drivers who transport any liquid or gaseous material in a tank having a rated capacity of 1,000 gallons or more or multiple tanks having an individual rated capacity of more than 119 gallons and an aggregate capacity of 1,000

Cross-border commercial and non-Commercial Driver License Requirements.

FAQ006:  Are Canadian commercial drivers who transport any liquid or gaseous material in a tank having a rated capacity of 1,000 gallons or more or multiple tanks having an individual...

If a Canada/Mexico domiciled motor carrier’s vehicle registration for a CMV reflects a model year of 2000 or newer, but the engine plate or documentation from the manufacturer indicates that the engine is older than model year 2000, is the CMV exempt from

Cross Border Transportation ELDs

FAQ011:  If a Canada/Mexico domiciled motor carrier’s vehicle registration for a CMV reflects a model year of 2000 or newer, but the engine plate or documentation from the manufacturer indicates that the engine is older than model year 2000, is...

Are U.S. commercial drivers required to possess a Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training certificate when transporting hazardous materials (HM) in Canada?

Cross-border commercial and non-Commercial Driver License Requirements

FAQ005:  Are U.S. commercial drivers required to possess a Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training certificate when transporting hazardous materials (HM) in Canada?

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When a Canada/Mexico-domiciled motor carrier’s driver is operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and is stopped for an inspection in the United States (U.S.), how must the driver verify hours of service (HOS) compliance if required to use an ELD?

NOTE: This guidance reflects minor correction(s) (e.g., for grammar, typographical errors, or consistency) made on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-BOR-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ012(2018-03-05)-CORR1

Question: When a Canada/Mexico-domiciled...

What is the restriction identified on a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for a U.S. driver when they are not permitted to operate in the Canada for medical reasons?

Cross-border CDL requirements.

FAQ004:  What is the restriction identified on a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for a U.S. driver when they are not permitted to operate in the Canada for medical reasons?

 A4:  The restriction is a code V...

May a Mexico-domiciled carrier lease its equipment to a U.S. company for operations in the United States?

FMCSA-BOR-LEASING-376-FAQ001

Leasing requirement for Mexico-domiciled motor carriers.

FAQ001:  May a Mexico-domiciled carrier lease its equipment to a U.S. company for operations in the United States?

A1:  A Mexico-domiciled motor...