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Question 3: Is personal conveyance treated any differently when the driver is hauling hazardous materials? Guidance: No. There is no restriction on personal conveyance regarding hazardous materials transportation, provided that the driver complies with provisions of 49 CFR parts 177 and...
Question 2: The guidance allows for “authorized use of a CMV to travel home after working at an offsite location.” What is meant by the term “offsite” when used in this context? Guidance: The term refers to a location, other than a carrier’s terminal or a shipper’s or receiver’s...
Question 1: May a driver, who drops his or her last load at a receiver’s facility use personal conveyance to return to their normal work location (i.e. home or terminal?) Guidance: No. Returning home or to the terminal from a dispatched trip is a continuation of the trip, and therefore...
NOTE: This guidance reflects minor correction(s) (e.g., for grammar, typographical errors, or consistency) made on March 10, 2022.
FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ011(2017-07-12)-CORR1
Question: How will...
Are persons who operate CMVs for the personal conveyance of their friends or family members ‘‘private motor carriers of passengers (nonbusiness)’’ as defined in §390.5?
Guidance: No. Nonbusiness private motor carriers of passengers (PMCPs) do not include individuals providing personal...