Section § 385.415: What operational requirements apply to the transportation of a hazardous material for which a permit is required?

Hazardous Materials Safety Permits

Question 1: When must a driver transporting a hazardous material described under §385.403 communicate...

§385.1 Who must hold a safety permit.

Hazardous Materials Safety Permits

§385.1 Who must hold a safety permit.

Guidance Q&A Question 1: Is transportation of compressed natural gas (CNG) in a non-liquefied state subject to the HMSP requirements?

Guidance: Although CNG is classified as a...

Fact Sheet

Driver Handout

Notice of Regulatory Guidance: Automatic On-Board Recording Devices

Automatic On-Board Recording Devices – Display, Recording, and Printing Requirements

Regulation / Statute Cite (if any): 49 CFR 395.15, 49 U.S.C. 31502(b), 49 U.S.C. 31136(a), 49 U.S.C. 31133(a)

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Notice of...

Regulatory Guidance on the Applicability of Property-Carrier Hours-of-Service Rules to the Driveaway Operation of Vehicles Designed to Transport Passengers

Applicability of Hours of Service Regulations – Driveaway-Towaway

Regulation / Statute Cite (if any): 49 CFR 395.3, 49 CFR 395.5, 49 CFR 390.5, 49 U.S.C. 31502(b), 49 U.S.C. 31136, 49 U.S.C. 31133(a)

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Regulatory Guidance on...

Since 49 CFR 391.49 does not mandate a Skill Performance Evaluation, does the term “performance standard” mean that the State must give a driving test or other Skill Performance Evaluation to the driver for every waiver issued or does this term mean that,

Skill Performance Evaluation

Question 1: Since 49 CFR 391.49 does not mandate a Skill Performance Evaluation, does the term “performance standard” mean that the State must give a driving test or other Skill Performance Evaluation to the driver for every waiver...

Does the FMCSA issue formal medical decisions as to the physical qualifications of drivers on an individual basis?

Resolution of Medical Conflicts

Question 1: Does the FMCSA issue formal medical decisions as to the physical qualifications of drivers on an individual basis?

Guidance: No, except upon request for resolution of a conflict of medical evaluations...

Must a driver who is returning from an illness or injury undergo a medical examination even if his current medical certificate has not expired?

Driver Physical Qualification Examination

Question 3: Must a driver who is returning from an illness or injury undergo a medical examination even if his current medical certificate has not expired?

Guidance: The FMCSRs do not require an examination in this...

Is it intended that the words “person” and “driver” be used interchangeably in §391.45?

Driver Physical Qualification Examination

Question 1: Is it intended that the words “person” and “driver” be used interchangeably in §391.45?

Guidance: Yes.