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What other regulations are NOT exempted by a Declaration of Emergency?
Declarations of emergency that trigger the provisions of 49 CFR 390.23 do not exempt motor carriers or drivers from requirements relating to license plates, taxes, oversize-overweight rules, or “for hire...
What safety regulations are NOT exempted by an Emergency Declaration?
Drivers and motor carriers must continue to comply with the Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing requirements (49 CFR part 382), the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) requirements (49 CFR part 383), the...
What regulations are included in 49 CFR Parts 390-399?
Among the major regulations are those safety rules relating to hours of service, vehicle maintenance and inspection, and general driver qualifications. The complete Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations can be found at...
DISRUPTIONS TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATIONAL EMERGENCY[1]
To help ensure the safety and well-being of everyone while also ensuring that we continue to meet our mission, we are providing the following guidance...
Question 1: Does § 390.23 create an exemption from the FMCSRs each and every time the delivery of electricity is interrupted, no matter how isolated or minor the occurrence?
Guidance: The rule creates an exemption from the FMCSRs when interruptions of electricity are severe enough...
Upon termination of direct assistance to a regional or local emergency relief effort, as specified in § 390.23(a), may utility company line crews return directly to the motor carrier’s terminal or the driver’s normal work reporting location without complying with Parts 390-399?
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Section 390.23 provides that parts 390 through 399 do not apply to any motor carrier or driver operating a CMV to provide direct assistance in an emergency. Is a motor carrier or driver required to keep a record of the driver’s on-duty or driving time while providing relief?
Guidance:...
*Question 29: Section 390.3T(f)(5) provides an exemption from the FMCSRs for the operation of fire trucks and rescue vehicles while such vehicles are being used in emergency and related operations. Section 390.23 provides an exception to most of the FMCSRs for motor carriers providing direct...