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Does the agricultural commodity exception (§ 395.1(k)(1)) apply to drivers while driving unloaded within 150 air-miles of the place where an agricultural commodity will be loaded, and to that portion of an unloaded return trip which occurs within a 150 ai

Agricultural Commodity guidance

The “Agricultural Commodity” Exception in 49 CFR 395.1(k)(1) to the Hours of Service Regulations

Guidance Q&A

Question 34: Does the agricultural commodity exception (§ 395.1(k)(1)) apply to drivers while driving unloaded within 150...

When accepting an applicant transferring from another State whose record reveals a disqualifying conviction for which the originating State did not take a disqualifying action, is the transferee State required to take the disqualifying action?

Guidance on the requirement for transferee start to take disqualification action for conviction for which originating state did not disqualify driver

Section § 384.231: Satisfaction of State disqualification requirement.

Guidance Q&A

Question 1: When accepting an...

Must the licensing agency establish a commercial driver record, including a CDLIS pointer record, for a person holding a non-commercial license issued by that jurisdiction upon receiving notification of a conviction of any offense committed while (illegal

Guidance for establishing commercial driver record for non-CDL drivers convicted of operating a CMV without a CDL

Section § 384.209: Notification of traffic violations.

Guidance Q&A

Question 1: Must the licensing agency establish a commercial driver record, including...

§385.1 Who must hold a safety permit.

Hazardous Materials Safety Permits

§385.1 Who must hold a safety permit.

Guidance Q&A Question 1: Is transportation of compressed natural gas (CNG) in a non-liquefied state subject to the HMSP requirements?

Guidance: Although CNG is classified as a...