Do operators of motorized cranes and vehicles used to pump cement at construction sites have to meet the testing and licensing requirements of the CDL program?

§383.3 - Applicability  

Question 5: Do operators of motorized cranes and vehicles used to pump cement at construction sites have to meet the testing and licensing requirements of the CDL program?

Guidance: Yes, because such vehicles...

Does off-road motorized construction equipment meet the definitions of “motor vehicle” and “commercial motor vehicle” as used in § 383.5 and 49 CFR 390.5?

§383.3 - Applicability  

Question 4: Does off-road motorized construction equipment meet the definitions of “motor vehicle” and “commercial motor vehicle” as used in § 383.5 and 49 CFR 390.5?

Guidance: No. Off-road motorized...

Driver vehicle inspection report

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

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Does part 383 apply to drivers of vehicles used in “van pools”?

§383.3 - Applicability  

Question 3: Does part 383 apply to drivers of vehicles used in “van pools”?

Guidance: Yes, if the vehicle is designed to transport 16 or more people (including the driver) or has a GVWR or GVW, whichever is...

Do mechanics, shop help, and other occasional drivers need a CDL?

§383.3 - Applicability  

Question 2: Do mechanics, shop help, and other occasional drivers need a CDL?

Guidance: Yes, if the vehicle is a CMV and is operated or test-driven on a public highway.

Is a school or church bus driver required to obtain a CDL?

§383.3 - Applicability  

Question 1: Is a school or church bus driver required to obtain a CDL?

Guidance: Yes, if the driver operates a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more people (including the driver) or that has a GVWR or GVW,...

Driver vehicle inspection report

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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If a motor carrier operates under the 70-hour/8-day rule, does any aspect of the 60-hour rule apply to its operations?

§395.3 Maximum driving time for property-carrying vehicles.  

Question 6: If a motor carrier operates under the 70-hour/8-day rule, does any aspect of the 60-hour rule apply to its operations? If a motor carrier operates under the60-hour/7-day rule, does any...

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

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