Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for Private Motor Carriers of Passengers

This brochure is designed to provide information concerning the types and applicable regulations for Private Motor Carriers of Passengers Business and Non-Business.

Prepare for New Electronic Logging Device Requirements when operating in Canada starting June 2021

Are police officers who operate buses and vans which are designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, and are used to transport police officers during demonstrations and other crowd control activities required to obtain a CDL?

§383.3 - Applicability  

Question 13: Are police officers who operate buses and vans which are designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, and are used to transport police officers during demonstrations and other crowd control activities...

May a State require persons operating recreational vehicles or other CMVs used by groups of people, including family members, for non-business purposes to have a CDL?

§383.3 - Applicability  

Question 6: May a State require persons operating recreational vehicles or other CMVs used by groups of people, including family members, for non-business purposes to have a CDL?

Guidance: Yes. States may...