Question 1: May an entity other than a motor carrier maintain the evidence of inspector qualifications required by § 396.19(b)?

Section § 396.19: Inspector qualifications.

Question 1: May an entity other than a motor carrier maintain the evidence of inspector qualifications required by § 396.19(b)?

Guidance: Yes. In those cases in which the inspection is performed by a commercial...

What documents satisfy the requirement to show a shipping document number on a record of duty status as found in §395.8(d)(11)?

§395.8 Driver’s record of duty status.   .

Question 14: What documents satisfy the requirement to show a shipping document number on a record of duty status as found in §395.8(d)(11)?

Guidance: The following are some of the documents acceptable...

How does a Mexican motor carrier prove that it is complying with §387.7?

Part 387

Section § 387.7: Financial responsibility required.

Question 3: How does a Mexican motor carrier prove that it is complying with §387.7?

Guidance: Mexican motor carriers are permitted to obtain trip insurance and are required to carry,...

What is the definition of "Certificate of Registration" in §387.7(b)(3)?

Part 387

Section § 387.7: Financial responsibility required.

Question 2: What is the definition of "Certificate of Registration" in §387.7(b)(3)?

Guidance: "Certificate of Registration" means a document issued by the FMCSA to all Mexican motor...

Are drivers required to draw continuous lines between the off-duty, sleeper berth, driving, and on-duty (not driving) lines on a record of duty status when changing their duty status?

§395.8 Driver’s record of duty status.   

Question 13: Are drivers required to draw continuous lines between the off-duty, sleeper berth, driving, and on-duty (not driving) lines on a record of duty status when changing their duty status?

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May a large corporation which has many wholly owned subsidiaries have one policy for the parent corporation and maintain the policy and the Form MCS-90 at the corporate headquarters?

Part 387

Section § 387.7: Financial responsibility required.

Question 1: May a large corporation which has many wholly owned subsidiaries have one policy for the parent corporation and maintain the policy and the Form MCS-90 at the corporate headquarters...

Question 14: Is it acceptable for the proof of periodic inspection to be written in Spanish?

Section § 396.17: Periodic inspection.

Question 14: Is it acceptable for the proof of periodic inspection to be written in Spanish?

Guidance: Yes. There is no requirement under § 396.17, or appendix G to subchapter B that the proof of periodic inspection...

Does the definition of the term "in bulk" include solids as well as liquids even though the definition refers to containment systems with capacities in excess of 3,500 water gallons?

Part 387

Section § 387.5: Definitions.

Question 1: Does the definition of the term "in bulk" include solids as well as liquids even though the definition refers to containment systems with capacities in excess of 3,500 water gallons?

Guidance:...

Is a travel trailer or motor home that has propane cylinders attached subject to part 387 of the FMCSRs?

Part 387

Section § 387.3: Applicability.

Question 9: Is a travel trailer or motor home that has propane cylinders attached subject to part 387 of the FMCSRs?

Guidance: No. The FMCSA considers such propane cylinders to be an integral part of the...

Are motor vehicles being transported considered to be HM for purposes of the financial responsibility requirements, thus requiring the higher limits set forth in the regulations?

Part 387

Section § 387.3: Applicability.

Question 8: Are motor vehicles being transported considered to be HM for purposes of the financial responsibility requirements, thus requiring the higher limits set forth in the regulations?

Guidance: Yes...