Are motor carriers transporting HM that are covered under exceptions to the HMRs subject to financial responsibility regulations?

Part 387

Section § 387.3: Applicability.

Question 7: Are motor carriers transporting HM that are covered under exceptions to the HMRs subject to financial responsibility regulations?

Guidance: Yes. Even though an HM may be covered under a...

Is a motor carrier transporting mail under contract for the U.S. Postal Service wholly within the boundaries of a single State subject to the minimum levels of financial responsibility requirements of part 387?

Part 387

Section § 387.3: Applicability.

Question 6: Is a motor carrier transporting mail under contract for the U.S. Postal Service wholly within the boundaries of a single State subject to the minimum levels of financial responsibility requirements of...

On May 9, 2011, FMCSA revised the definition of “tank vehicle.” Does the new definition cover the transportation of empty Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) or other tanks, or empty storage tanks?

§383.5 - Definitions  

Question 9: On May 9, 2011, FMCSA revised the definition of “tank vehicle.” Does the new definition cover the transportation of empty Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) or other tanks, or empty storage tanks?

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On May 9, 2011, FMCSA revised the definition of “tank vehicle” to include any CMV that is designed to transport any liquid or gaseous materials within a tank or tanks having an individual rated capacity of more than 119 gallons or more that is either perm

§383.5 - Definitions  

Question 8: On May 9, 2011, FMCSA revised the definition of “tank vehicle” to include any CMV that is designed to transport any liquid or gaseous materials within a tank or tanks having an individual rated capacity of more than 119...

Is a driver who works for a motor carrier on an occasional basis and who is regularly employed by a non-motor carrier entity required to submit either records of duty status or a signed statement regarding the hours of service for all on-duty time?

Hours of Service Records of Duty Status

§395.8 Driver’s record of duty status.   

Question 11: Is a driver who works for a motor carrier on an occasional basis and who is regularly employed by a non-motor carrier entity required to submit either...

Is a motor vehicle owned by an owner-operator, and being dead-headed (returning empty), or a tractor that is being bobtailed (operating without a trailer), subject to the financial responsibility regulations?

Part 387

Section § 387.3: Applicability.

Question 5: Is a motor vehicle owned by an owner-operator, and being dead-headed (returning empty), or a tractor that is being bobtailed (operating without a trailer), subject to the financial responsibility...

When are tow trucks subject to financial responsibility coverage?

Part 387

Section § 387.3: Applicability.

Question 3: When are tow trucks subject to financial responsibility coverage?

Guidance: For-hire tow trucks with a GVWR or GCWR of 10,000 pounds or more performing emergency moves in interstate or foreign...

A driver operates a combination vehicle with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more. The tractor is towing a semitrailer and a full trailer, each with a GVWR of less than 10,000 pounds. Is this combination a Group A vehicle that requires a driver with a Class A

§383.5 - Definitions  

Question 7: A driver operates a combination vehicle with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more. The tractor is towing a semitrailer and a full trailer, each with a GVWR of less than 10,000 pounds. Is this combination a Group A vehicle that...

If an inter modal container is attached to a chassis at the time of a periodic inspection, must the container also be inspected to comply with § 396.17 inspection requirements?

Section § 396.17: Periodic inspection.

Question 13: If an inter modal container is attached to a chassis at the time of a periodic inspection, must the container also be inspected to comply with § 396.17 inspection requirements?

Guidance: Yes. Safe loading...

Does the GVWR apply to the power unit only?

Part 387

Section § 387.3: Applicability.

Question 2: Does the GVWR apply to the power unit only?

Guidance: No.