Do the definitions of "farm", "farmer" and "agricultural crops" apply to greenhouse operations?

Question 1: Do the definitions of "farm", "farmer" and "agricultural crops" apply to greenhouse operations?

Guidance: FMCSA published an NPRM to clarify the meaning of “agricultural commodity” in § 395.1(k) [84 FR 36559, July 29, 2019]. This question will be addressed in that...

What protection is afforded a driver for refusing to violate the FMCSRs?

Question 17: What protection is afforded a driver for refusing to violate the FMCSRs?

Guidance: Section 405 of the STAA (49 U.S.C. 31105) states, in part, that no person shall discharge, discipline, or in any manner discriminate against an employee with respect to the employee’s...

Section 390.3T(f)(5) provides an exemption from the FMCSRs for the operation of fire trucks and rescue vehicles while such vehicles are being used in emergency and related operations. Section 390.23 provides an exception to most of the FMCSRs

*Question 29: Section 390.3T(f)(5) provides an exemption from the FMCSRs for the operation of fire trucks and rescue vehicles while such vehicles are being used in emergency and related operations. Section 390.23 provides an exception to most of the FMCSRs for motor carriers providing direct...

Is the operation of fire trucks and rescue vehicles in interstate commerce by a private firefighting company subject to the FMCSRs when the company provides its services under contract to Federal or State agencies?

*Question 26: Is the operation of fire trucks and rescue vehicles in interstate commerce by a private firefighting company subject to the FMCSRs when the company provides its services under contract to Federal or State agencies?

Guidance: Generally, 49 CFR parts 390-399 (FMCSRs) are...

Do the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations apply to transportation performed by the federal government of a foreign country, or by a state, provincial, or territorial government of a foreign country?

*Question 25: Do the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations apply to transportation performed by the federal government of a foreign country, or by a state, provincial, or territorial government of a foreign country?

Guidance: Yes. Although § 390.3T(f)(2) includes an exception...

Model Training Curriculum for Motorcoach Drivers-Training Modules - PowerPoint Presentations-2018_5_Boarding Alighting

FMCSA Hours of Service Proposed Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on updates to hours of service (HOS) rules to increase safety and provide additional flexibility for...

Bus Leasing Rule

Archived Petitions for Rulemaking

Archived Petition for Rulemakings.

Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for an Exemption from Stoneridge, Inc.; Notice of final disposition.

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