Driver vehicle inspection report

Section § 396.11: Driver vehicle inspection report(s).

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Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports

Section § 396.11: Driver vehicle inspection report(s).

Below are the available interpretations for the given section. To return to the list of parts, use the Parts link above. The menu to the left provides a full list of sections that have interpretations. To view interpretations for a...

Section 393.70(d) requires that every full trailer must be coupled to the frame

Section § 393.70: Coupling devices and towing methods, except for driveaway-towaway operations.

Question 3: Section 393.70(d) requires that every full trailer must be coupled to the frame, or an extension of the frame, of the motor vehicle which tows it with one or...

Is there a minimum number of fasteners required to fasten the upper fifth wheel plate to the frame of a trailer?

Section § 393.70: Coupling devices and towing methods, except for driveaway-towaway operations.

Question 1: Is there a minimum number of fasteners required to fasten the upper fifth wheel plate to the frame of a trailer?

Guidance: The FMCSRs do not...

§ 393.42(b)(3) of the FMCSRs states that any full trailer, any semitrailer, or any pole trailer having a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less must be equipped with brakes

Section § 393.42: Brakes required on all wheels.

Question 3: § 393.42(b)(3) of the FMCSRs states that any full trailer, any semitrailer, or any pole trailer having a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less must be equipped with brakes if the weight of the towed...

What is the definition of ‘‘body’’ with respect to trucks and trailers?

Section § 393.11: Lamps and reflective devices.

Question 1: What is the definition of ‘‘body’’ with respect to trucks and trailers?

Guidance: The FMCSRs do not include a definition of ‘‘body.’’ However, a truck or trailer body generally means the...

Can a truck tractor drawing a trailer be a driveaway-towaway operation?

Question 23: Can a truck tractor drawing a trailer be a driveaway-towaway operation?

Guidance: Yes, if the trailer is a commodity. For example, the trailer is transported from the manufacturer to the dealer or from the dealer or other seller to the buyer.

A company has a truck with a GVWR under 10,001 pounds towing a trailer with a GVWR under 10,001 pounds. However, the GVWR of the truck added to the GVWR of the trailer is greater than 10,001 pounds. Would the company operating this vehicle in interstate c

Question 11: A company has a truck with a GVWR under 10,001 pounds towing a trailer with a GVWR under 10,001 pounds. However, the GVWR of the truck added to the GVWR of the trailer is greater than 10,001 pounds. Would the company operating this vehicle in interstate commerce have to comply with...

Are trailers which are stacked upon each other and drawn by a motor vehicle by attachment to the bottom trailer, a driveaway-towaway operation.

Are trailers which are stacked upon each other and drawn by a motor vehicle by attachment to the bottom trailer, a driveaway-towaway operation.

Guidance: No. Only the bottom trailer has one or more sets of wheels on the roadway. The other trailers are cargo.

Can a truck tractor drawing a trailer be a driveaway-towaway operation?

Can a truck tractor drawing a trailer be a driveaway-towaway operation?

Guidance: Yes, if the trailer is a commodity. For example, the trailer is transported from the manufacturer to the dealer or from the dealer or other seller to the buyer.