What are the physical qualification requirements for operating a CMV in interstate commerce?

FMCSA-MED-391.41-Q3

Guidance Q&A

Question 3: What are the physical qualification...

Do the physical qualification requirements of the FMCSRs infringe upon a person’s religious beliefs if such beliefs prohibit being examined by a licensed doctor of medicine or osteopathy?

Question 2: Do the physical qualification requirements of the FMCSRs infringe upon a person’s religious beliefs if such beliefs prohibit being examined by a licensed doctor of medicine or osteopathy?

Guidance: No. To determine whether a governmental regulation...

Who is responsible for ensuring that medical certifications meet the requirements?

Question 1: Who is responsible for ensuring that medical certifications meet the requirements?

Guidance: Medical certification determinations are the responsibility of the medical examiner. The motor carrier has the responsibility to ensure that the...

Hours of Service: Frequently Asked Questions- Non-Business Transportation of Personal Property –ELD, CDL

Hours of Service: Frequently Asked Questions- Non-Business Transportation of Personal Property –ELD, CDL

Exemptions to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)

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Part 390 § 390.3T General applicability Question 21

Question 21: Does the exemption in § 390.3T(f)(3) for the ‘‘occasional transportation of personal property by individuals not for compensation nor in the furtherance of a commercial enterprise’’ apply to persons who occasionally use CMVs to transport cars, boats, horses, etc., to races,...

Are Canadian Armed Forces exempt from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), including the ELD requirements, if they have proper documentation when operating in the United States?

FAQ

Q1:  Are Canadian Armed Forces exempt from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), including the ELD requirements, if they have proper documentation when operating in the United States?

 A1: 

Yes, vehicles operated by...

Part 390 § 390.23 Relief from regulations Question 3

Question 3: After providing emergency relief under § 390.23, what on-duty hours must a driver use to determine how much off-duty time he/she must have before returning to the service of the employing motor carrier?

Guidance: The driver must total the number of hours worked while the...

49 CFR 390.3T General applicability Question 19 --Government Entities

Question 19: ‘‘Unless otherwise specifically provided,’’ § 390.3T(f)(2) exempts certain government entities and their drivers from compliance with 49 CFR Chapter III, Subchapter B, i.e., parts 350-399. Which parts are covered by this exemption and which are ‘‘otherwise specifically’’ excluded?...

Commercial Driver's License Standards, Requirements and Penalties; Notification of Updated Regulatory Guidance; Request for Comments, 84 Fed. Reg. 8464

Federal Register Title and Cite

Commercial Driver's License Standards, Requirements and Penalties; Notification of Updated Regulatory Guidance; Request for Comments, 84 Fed. Reg. 8464 (Mar. 8, 2019

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Regulatory Guidance Concerning the Editing of Automatic On-Board Recording Device (AOBRD) Information, 80 FR 59664

HOS – Editing of Automatic On-Board Recording Device (AOBRD) Information.

Federal Register Title and Cite

Regulatory Guidance Concerning the Editing of Automatic On-Board Recording Device (AOBRD) Information, 80 FR 59664 (October 2, 2015)

The Federal Register text...