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Are Canadian and Mexican CDL drivers conducting operations in the United States subject to the Clearinghouse requirements?

Guidance on Clearinghouse applicability to Canadian and Mexican Drivers and Carriers

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Are Canadian and Mexican CDL drivers conducting operations in the United States subject to the Clearinghouse requirements?

Guidance:

Yes, all Mexican or...

Do the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) alcohol and controlled substances testing regulations apply to employers and drivers in U.S. territories or possessions such as Puerto Rico and Guam?

Section § 382.103: Applicability.

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Question 6: Do the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) alcohol and controlled substances testing regulations apply to employers and drivers in U.S. territories or possessions such as Puerto Rico and Guam?

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Are Alaskan drivers with a CDL who operate Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)s and have been waived from certain CDL requirements subject to controlled substances and alcohol testing?

Section § 382.103: Applicability.

Question 5: Are Alaskan drivers with a CDL who operate Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)s and have been waived from certain CDL requirements subject to controlled substances and alcohol testing?

Guidance: Yes. Alaskan drivers with a CDL who...

An employer or State government agency requires CDLs for drivers of motor vehicles: (1) with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or less; (2) with a GCWR of 26,000 pounds or less inclusive of a towed unit with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less; (3) designed to transpor

Section § 382.103: Applicability.

Question 4: An employer or State government agency requires CDLs for drivers of motor vehicles: (1) with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or less; (2) with a GCWR of 26,000 pounds or less inclusive of a towed unit with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less; (3)...

Are part 382 alcohol and drug testing requirements applicable to firefighters in a State which gives them the option of obtaining a CDL or a non-commercial class A or B license restricted to operating fire equipment only?

Section § 382.103: Applicability.

Question 3: Are part 382 alcohol and drug testing requirements applicable to firefighters in a State which gives them the option of obtaining a CDL or a non-commercial class A or B license restricted to operating fire equipment only?

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I don't have authority from the Mexican Government's Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) yet. Can I still make application for OP-1(MX) or OP-2 authority?

Registration requirement for Mexico-domiciled motor carriers.

FAQ008: I don't have authority from the Mexican Government's Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) yet. Can I still make application for OP-1(MX) or OP-2 authority?

Answer: Yes, you may apply...

Are intrastate drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)s, who are required to obtain CDLs, required to be alcohol and drug tested by their employer?

Section § 382.103: Applicability.

Question 1: Are intrastate drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)s, who are required to obtain CDLs, required to be alcohol and drug tested by their employer?

Guidance: Yes. The definition of commerce in 382.107 is taken from 49 U.S.C...