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Does a foreign-based motor carrier’s accident register have to include accidents that occur in Canada or Mexico?
Guidance: Motor carriers must record accidents occurring within the U.S. and on segments of interstate movements into Canada between the U.S.-Canadian border and the first...
Does an explosion or fire in a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) that has not collided with other vehicles or stationary objects meet the definition of an “accident” under §390.5T?
Guidance: Fires have been included in the definition of “accidents” since 1962. However, in an effort to...
a. Are vehicles which, in the course of interstate transportation over the highway, are off the highway, loading, unloading or waiting, subject to the FMCSRs during these times?
b. Are vehicles and drivers used wholly within terminals and on premises or plant sites subject...
A corporation (the parent corporation) owns subsidiary corporations that are for-hire motor carriers, each having their own separate operating authorities. The parent corporation does not operate commercial motor vehicles. However, the parent corporation exercises or retains management...
A driver of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is changing lanes. A passenger car driver near the CMV loses control, leaves the roadway, and is involved in an accident. The passenger car must be towed. Is the CMV considered to be “involved” under the definition of “accident” in § 390.5T?...
FMCSA-RG-390.5T-FAQ027
Question 27: A person is transported to a hospital from the scene of a...
Federal Register Title and Cite
State Enforcement of Household Goods Consumer Protection; Notice of Enforcement, 77 Fed. Reg. 32901 (June 4, 2012)
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Federal Register Title and Cite
Civil Penalty Calculation Methodology, 76 Fed. Reg. 71431 (Nov. 17, 2011)
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What constitutes a “serious pattern” of violations?
Guidance: A serious pattern constitutes violations that are both widespread and continuing over a period of time. A serious pattern is more than isolated violations. A serious pattern does not require a specific number of violations...