Question 1: May a driver be exempted from wearing seat belts because of a medical condition such as claustrophobia?

§392.16 Use of seat belts.    

Question 1: May a driver be exempted from wearing seat belts because of a medical condition such as claustrophobia?

Guidance: No.

To what extent must a motor carrier review a driver’s overall driving record to comply with the requirements of § 391.25?

NOTE:  This guidance was rescinded on May 9, 2022, and is no longer in effect.  Please see revised guidance FMCSA-DQ-391.25-Q001(2022-03-09).

FMCSA-DQ-391.25-Q001

§ 391.25 Annual inquiry and review of driving record.

Guidance Q...

Question 1: Who makes the determination, the driver or carrier, that conditions are sufficiently dangerous to warrant discontinuing the operation of a CMV?

§392.14 Hazardous conditions; extreme caution.    

Question 1: Who makes the determination, the driver or carrier, that conditions are sufficiently dangerous to warrant discontinuing the operation of a CMV?

Guidance: Under this section, the...

If a driver subject to the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule is stopped for a roadside inspection and does not have a required ELD installed and in use in the vehicle being operated, what will happen?

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

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q16(2018-05-04)-CORR1

Question: If a...

Question 1: Is §392.10(a)(4) applicable to drivers operating cargo tank vehicles that were used to transport hazardous materials for which placarding or marking was required, but are no longer required because the cargo tank has been emptied, or the quant

§392.10 Railroad grade crossings; stopping required.   

Question 1: Is §392.10(a)(4) applicable to drivers operating cargo tank vehicles that were used to transport hazardous materials for which placarding or marking was required, but are no longer...

How must a driver who is starting to work for a new motor carrier present their prior 7 days’ records of duty status to the new carrier?

ELD guidance

Frequently Asked Questions --Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service—Records of Duty Status

Question 15: How must a driver who is starting to work for a new motor carrier present their prior 7 days’ records of duty status to the new carrier?

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Question 4: If a driver furnished by another motor carrier is in the second carrier’s service for a period of 7 consecutive days or more, may the driver still fall under the exemption in §391.65?

§391.65 Drivers furnished by other motor carriers.

Question 4: If a driver furnished by another motor carrier is in the second carrier’s service for a period of 7 consecutive days or more, may the driver still fall under the exemption in §391.65?

Guidance...

Question 3: Is a motor carrier required to accept a certificate from the driver’s regularly employing motor carrier certifying that the driver is qualified per §391.65?

§391.65 Drivers furnished by other motor carriers.

Question 3: Is a motor carrier required to accept a certificate from the driver’s regularly employing motor carrier certifying that the driver is qualified per §391.65?

Guidance: No. If the motor carrier...

How are employers and consortia/third-party administrators (C/TPAs) required to use the Clearinghouse?

Guidance on how employers and C-TPAs use the Clearinghouse

How are employers and consortia/third-party administrators (C/TPAs) required to use the Clearinghouse?

Guidance: The Clearinghouse is a centralized database that employers use to report...

How must a driver reflect their record of duty status for the previous 7 days during a roadside inspection, if he or she is employed by multiple motor carriers that are using ELDs?

ELD guidance

Frequently Asked Questions --Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Multiple Employer Drivers 7-- Day Retention Requirements

Question 14: How must a driver reflect their record of duty status for the previous 7 days during a roadside inspection, if he...