May a driver use a computer, tablet, or smartphone (that is not an Automatic On-Board Recording Device) to create, electronically sign, and store the record of duty status (RODS)?

§395.8 Driver’s record of duty status.   

Question 28: Question 28: May a driver use a computer, tablet, or smartphone (that is not an Automatic On-Board Recording Device) to create, electronically sign, and store the record of duty status (RODS)?

Question 2: Is it the intent of § 396.9 to allow "out of service" vehicles to be towed?

Section § 396.9: Inspection of motor vehicles and intermodal equipment in operation.

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Question 1: Under what conditions may a vehicle that has been placed ‘‘out of service’’ under § 396.3 be moved?

Section § 396.9: Inspection of motor vehicles and intermodal equipment in operation.

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Under what circumstances may a driver operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) as a personal conveyance?

use of CMV as a personal conveyance

§395.8 Driver’s record of duty status.   

Question 26: Under what circumstances may a driver operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) as a personal conveyance?

Guidance: A driver may record...

Question 2: § 396.3(b)(4) refers to a record of tests. What tests are required of push-out windows and emergency door lamps on buses?

Section § 396.3: Inspection, repair and maintenance.

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Is a driver (United States or foreign) required to maintain a record of duty status (log book) in a foreign country before entering the U.S.?

RODS requirement in foreign country prior to entering the US

§395.8 Driver’s record of duty status.   

Question 25: Is a driver (United States or foreign) required to maintain a record of duty status (log...

Question 5: Where must vehicle inspection and maintenance records be retained if a vehicle is not housed or maintained at a single location?

Section § 396.3: Inspection, repair and maintenance.

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When must a driver complete the signature/certification of the driver’s record of duty status?

§395.8 Driver’s record of duty status.   

Question 24: When must a driver complete the signature/certification of the driver’s record of duty status?

Guidance: In general, the driver must sign the record of duty status immediately after all...

Question 4: Is computerized recordkeeping of CMV inspection and maintenance information permissible under § 396.3 of the FMCSRs?

Section § 396.3: Inspection, repair and maintenance.

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Does the term “insured,” as used on Form MCS-90B, Endorsement for Motor Carrier Policies of Insurance for Public Liability, or “Principal”, as used on Form MCS-82B, Motor Carrier Public Liability Surety Bond, mean the motor carrier named in the endorsemen

Part 387

Section § 387.39: Forms.

Question 4: Does the term “insured,” as used on Form MCS-90B, Endorsement for Motor Carrier Policies of Insurance for Public Liability, or “Principal”, as used on Form MCS-82B, Motor Carrier Public Liability...