Does a driver of either a tractor trailer or a straight truck that is converted into a mobile office need a CDL?

§383.3 - Applicability  

Question 7: Does a driver of either a tractor trailer or a straight truck that is converted into a mobile office need a CDL?

Guidance: Yes, if the vehicle meets the definition of a CMV in § 383.5.

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uestion 21: Is a DVIR required by a motor carrier operating only one tractor trailer combination?

Section § 396.11: Driver vehicle inspection report(s).

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Question 20: Is a multi-day DVIR acceptable under § 396.11 and 396.13?

Section § 396.11: Driver vehicle inspection report(s).

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Are carriers liable for the actions of their employees even though the carrier contends that it did not require or permit the violations to occur?

Hours of Service Maximum Driving Time

§395.3 Maximum driving time for property-carrying vehicles.  

Question 8: Are carriers liable for the actions of their employees even though the carrier contends that it did not require or permit the violations to...

Question 19: Who is responsible for retaining DVIRs for leased vehicles including those of owner-operators?

Section § 396.11: Driver vehicle inspection report(s).

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Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports

Section § 396.11: Driver vehicle inspection report(s).

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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...

What is the liability of a motor carrier for hours of service violations?

Hours of Service Maximum Driving Time

§395.3 Maximum driving time for property-carrying vehicles.  

Question 7: What is the liability of a motor carrier for hours of service violations?

Guidance: The carrier is liable for violations of the...

Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports

Section § 396.11: Driver vehicle inspection report(s).

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Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports

Section § 396.11: Driver vehicle inspection report(s).

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