Question 1: Can a violation-free CVSA Level I or Level V inspection be used to satisfy the periodic inspection requirements of § 396.17?

Section § 396.23: Equivalent to periodic inspection.

Question 1: Can a violation-free CVSA Level I or Level V inspection be used to satisfy the periodic inspection requirements of § 396.17?

Guidance: No, a CVSA Level I or Level V inspection is not...

What is the definition of a "hopper type" vehicle as indicated in §387.9?

Part 387

Section § 387.9: Financial responsibility, minimum levels.

Question 3: What is the definition of a "hopper type" vehicle as indicated in §387.9?

Guidance: A "hopper type" vehicle is one which is capable of discharging its load through a...

Question 1: What recordkeeping requirements under § 396.21 is a carrier subject to when it utilizes an FMCSA-approved State inspection program?

Section § 396.21: Periodic inspection recordkeeping requirements.

Question 1: What recordkeeping requirements under § 396.21 is a carrier subject to when it utilizes an FMCSA-approved State inspection program?

Guidance: The motor carrier must comply with...

Are drivers required to include their total on-duty time for the previous 7 to 8 days (as applicable) on the driver’s record of duty status?

Hours of Service Records of Duty Status

§395.8 Driver’s record of duty status.   

Question 16: Are drivers required to include their total on-duty time for the previous 7 to 8 days (as applicable) on the driver’s record of duty status...

Is a motor carrier transporting liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in any quantity required to have $1,000,000 or $5,000,000 of financial responsibility coverage?

Part 387

Section § 387.9: Financial responsibility, minimum levels.

Question 2: Is a motor carrier transporting liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in any quantity required to have $1,000,000 or $5,000,000 of financial responsibility coverage?

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Is gasoline listed as a hazardous material, and, if so, what is the minimum level of financial responsibility currently required?

Part 387

Section § 387.9: Financial responsibility, minimum levels.

Question 1: Is gasoline listed as a hazardous material, and, if so, what is the minimum level of financial responsibility currently required?

Guidance: Gasoline is a listed...

Question 2: Is there a specific form or format to be used in ensuring that inspectors are qualified in accordance with § 396.19?

Section § 396.19: Inspector qualifications.

Question 2: Is there a specific form or format to be used in ensuring that inspectors are qualified in accordance with § 396.19?

Guidance: No. Section 396.19(b) requires the motor carrier to retain evidence...

Is the financial responsibility requirement met when an owner-operator (lessor) provides the motor carrier (lessee) a copy of the policy and Form MCS-90 where the carrier is named as an additional insured to the policy (Form MCS-90)?

Section § 387.7: Financial responsibility required.

Question 4: Is the financial responsibility requirement met when an owner-operator (lessor) provides the motor carrier (lessee) a copy of the policy and Form MCS-90 where the carrier is named as an additional...

If a driver from a foreign country only operates in the U.S. one day a week, is he required to keep a record of duty status for every day?

Hours of Service Records of Duty Status

§395.8 Driver’s record of duty status.   

Question 15: If a driver from a foreign country only operates in the U.S. one day a week, is he required to keep a record of duty status for every day?

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Is a person from Puerto Rico required to surrender his or her driver’s license in order to obtain a non-domiciled CDL?

§383.21 – Number of Drivers Licenses

Question 1: Is a person from Puerto Rico required to surrender his or her driver’s license in order to obtain a non-domiciled CDL?

Guidance: No. Since Puerto Rico and the U.S. Territories are not...