On May 9, 2011, FMCSA revised the definition of “tank vehicle” to include any CMV that is designed to transport any liquid or gaseous materials within a tank or tanks having an individual rated capacity of more than 119 gallons or more that is either perm

§383.5 - Definitions  

Question 8: On May 9, 2011, FMCSA revised the definition of “tank vehicle” to include any CMV that is designed to transport any liquid or gaseous materials within a tank or tanks having an individual rated capacity of more than 119...

A driver operates a combination vehicle with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more. The tractor is towing a semitrailer and a full trailer, each with a GVWR of less than 10,000 pounds. Is this combination a Group A vehicle that requires a driver with a Class A

§383.5 - Definitions  

Question 7: A driver operates a combination vehicle with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more. The tractor is towing a semitrailer and a full trailer, each with a GVWR of less than 10,000 pounds. Is this combination a Group A vehicle that...

Are rubberized collapsible containers or “bladder bags” attached to a trailer considered a tank vehicle, thus requiring operators to obtain a CDL with a tank vehicle endorsement?

§383.5 - Definitions  

Question 6: Are rubberized collapsible containers or “bladder bags” attached to a trailer considered a tank vehicle, thus requiring operators to obtain a CDL with a tank vehicle endorsement?

Guidance: Yes.

Must operators of motor graders or motor scrapers obtain CDLs and be subject to controlled substances and alcohol testing if they operate the equipment on public roads?

§383.5 - Definitions  

Question 5: Must operators of motor graders or motor scrapers obtain CDLs and be subject to controlled substances and alcohol testing if they operate the equipment on public roads?

Guidance: No.

One definition of CMV is a vehicle “designed to transport” 16 or more passengers, including the driver. Does that include standing passengers if the vehicle was specifically designed to accommodate standees?

§383.5 - Definitions  

Question 4: One definition of CMV is a vehicle “designed to transport” 16 or more passengers, including the driver. Does that include standing passengers if the vehicle was specifically designed to accommodate standees?

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Does the definition of a CMV in § 383.5 of the CDL requirements include parking lot and/or street sweeping vehicles and is a driver of such a vehicle required to have a CDL?

§383.5 - Definitions  

Guidance Q&A Question 3: Does the definition of a CMV in § 383.5 of the CDL requirements include parking lot and/or street sweeping vehicles and is a driver of such a vehicle required to have a CDL?

Guidance: If the GVWR of a...

When a State agency contracts with private parties for services involving the operation of CMVs, is the State agency or contractor considered the employer?

§383.5 - Definitions  

Question 2: When a State agency contracts with private parties for services involving the operation of CMVs, is the State agency or contractor considered the employer?

Guidance: For the purposes of part 383, if...

Does “designed to transport” as used in the definition of a CMV in § 383.5 mean original design or current design when a number of seats are removed?

§383.5 - Definitions  

Question 1:

a.   Does “designed to transport” as used in the definition of a CMV in § 383.5 mean original design or current design when a number of seats are removed?

b.   If all of the seats except the...

Would a tillerman, a person exercising control over the steerable rear axle(s) on a CMV, be considered a driver or a person who operates a CMV and be subject to applicable CDL regulations?

§383.3 - Applicability  

Question 24: Would a tillerman, a person exercising control over the steerable rear axle(s) on a CMV, be considered a driver or a person who operates a CMV and be subject to applicable CDL regulations?

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Is a person who grows sod as a business considered a farmer and eligible for the farmer waiver?

§383.3 - Applicability  

Question 23: Is a person who grows sod as a business considered a farmer and eligible for the farmer waiver?

Guidance: Yes, the State has the discretion to recognize the growing of sod as a farming activity...