Does fuel used in the production of agricultural commodities qualify as “farm supplies” under 49 CFR 395.1(k)?

Hours of Service Agricultural Commodities

§395.1 Scope of the rules in this part.  

Question 31: Does fuel used in the production of agricultural commodities qualify as “farm supplies” under 49 CFR 395.1(k)?

Guidance: Fuel qualifies as a...

Do third party skills test examiners have to meet all the requirements of State-employed examiners—i.e., all the State’s qualification and training standards?

§383.75 – Third Party Testers

Guidance Q&A

Question 2: Do third party skills test examiners have to meet all the requirements of State-employed examiners—i.e., all the State’s qualification and training standards?

Guidance: Yes. Section 384.228...

Does the exception in §395.1(k) for “drivers transporting agricultural commodities or farm supplies for agricultural purposes” cover the transportation of poultry or poultry feed?

Hours of Service Agricultural Commodities

§395.1 Scope of the rules in this part.  

Guidance Q&A Question 30: Does the exception in §395.1(k) for “drivers transporting agricultural commodities or farm supplies for agricultural purposes” cover the transportation of...

May the CDL knowledge test be administered by a third party?

FMCSA-CDL-383.75-Q01

§383.75 – Third-Party Testers

Guidance Q&A

Question 1: May the CDL...

May States accept applications for a CLP from individuals who are not domiciled in the State but who receive CDL training within the State, and administer the knowledge test to these individuals?

§383.73 – State Procedures

Question 4: May States accept applications for a CLP from individuals who are not domiciled in the State but who receive CDL training within the State, and administer the knowledge test to these individuals?

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May a driver operating a CMV under a lease arrangement with a motor carrier, after being placed out of service for an hours of service violation, cancel the lease and continue to operate the vehicle as a private personal conveyance?

Lease arrangements and out of service declarations

§395.13 Drivers declared out of service.   

Question 2: May a driver operating a CMV under a lease arrangement with a motor carrier, after being placed out of service for an hours of service...

Does the word “issuing” as used in § 383.73(b) include both temporary 60-day CDLs and permanent CDLs?

§383.73 – State Procedures

Question 3: Does the word “issuing” as used in § 383.73(b) include both temporary 60-day CDLs and permanent CDLs?

Guidance: Yes, the word “issuing” applies to all CLPs/CDLs whether they are temporary or permanent...

May a driver operate any motor vehicle, at the direction of the motor carrier, after being placed out of service for an hours of service violation?

operation of motor vehicles when declared Out-of-Service

§395.13 Drivers declared out of service.   

Question 1: May a driver operate any motor vehicle, at the direction of the motor carrier, after being placed out of service for an hours of...

May a State allow an applicant to keep his/her current valid State license when issued a FRSI-restricted CDL?

§383.73 – State Procedures

Question 2: May a State allow an applicant to keep his/her current valid State license when issued a FRSI-restricted CDL?

Guidance: No. That would violate the single-license requirement.

Must a new State of record accept the out-of-State driving record on CDL transfer applications and include this record as a permanent part of the new State’s file?

§383.73 – State Procedures

Question 1: Must a new State of record accept the out-of-State driving record on CDL transfer applications and include this record as a permanent part of the new State’s file?

Guidance: Yes.