When a driver fails to meet the provisions of the 100 air-mile radius exemption (section 395.1(e)), is the driver required to have copies of his/her records of duty status for the previous seven days? Must the driver prepare daily records of duty status f

RODS and the 100 air-mile radius exemption

§395.8 Driver’s record of duty status.   

Question 20: When a driver fails to meet the provisions of the 100 air-mile radius exemption (section 395.1(e)), is the driver required to have copies of his/her...

Section § 385.415: What operational requirements apply to the transportation of a hazardous material for which a permit is required?

Hazardous Materials Safety Permits

Question 1: When must a driver transporting a hazardous material described under §385.403 communicate...

§385.1 Who must hold a safety permit.

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded on May 19, 2026 and is no longer in effect.

FMCSA-HMSP-385.403-Q001

Hazardous Materials Safety Permits

§385.1 Who must hold a safety permit.

Guidance Q&A

Question 1: Is transportation of...

Hours of Service: Frequently Asked Questions- Non-Business Transportation of Personal Property –ELD, CDL

Hours of Service: Frequently Asked Questions- Non-Business Transportation of Personal Property –ELD, CDL

Exemptions to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)

This fact sheet is intended to provide user-friendly information regarding FMCSA...

Regulatory Guidance on Hours of Service of Drivers Rest Break Requirement; Drivers Who Become Ineligible for the “Short-Haul” Exception During the duty Day, 78 FR 76757

Federal Register Title and Cite

Regulatory Guidance on Hours of Service of Drivers Rest Break Requirement; Drivers Who Become Ineligible for the “Short-Haul” Exception During the duty Day, 78 FR 76757 (December 19, 2013)

The Federal Register text can be found on the Federal...

A motor carrier dispatches an empty CMV from State A into adjoining State B in order to transport cargo or passengers between two points in State B, and then to return empty to State A. Does the transportation of cargo or passengers within State B constit

A motor carrier dispatches an empty CMV from State A into adjoining State B in order to transport cargo or passengers between two points in State B, and then to return empty to State A. Does the transportation of cargo or passengers within State B constitute interstate commerce?

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Are Red Cross vehicles/drivers subject to the FMCSRs?

Are Red Cross vehicles/drivers subject to the FMCSRs?

Guidance: Red Cross vehicles/drivers used to provide emergency relief under the provisions of §390.23 are not subject to the FMCSRs while providing the relief. However, these vehicles/drivers would be subject when operating at other...

How does one distinguish between intra- and interstate commerce for the purposes of applicability of the FMCSRs?

How does one distinguish between intra- and interstate commerce for the purposes of applicability of the FMCSRs?

Guidance: Interstate commerce is determined by the essential character of the movement, manifested by the shipper’s fixed and persistent intent at the time of shipment, and...

Are personnel involved in road testing CMVs across a State line subject to the FMCSRs?

Are personnel involved in road testing CMVs across a State line subject to the FMCSRs?

Guidance: Yes, any driver (including mechanics, technicians, driver trainees and other personnel) operating a CMV in interstate commerce must be in compliance with the FMCSRs.

Are the FMCSRs applicable to the rail movement of trailers and intermodal container chassis that previously or subsequently were moved by highway by a motor carrier in interstate commerce?

Are the FMCSRs applicable to the rail movement of trailers and intermodal container chassis that previously or subsequently were moved by highway by a motor carrier in interstate commerce?

Guidance: No. They are only subject when being moved as a motor vehicle by highway by a motor...