Federal Trucking Regulations

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs)

As a resource for injured motorists and their families, the truck accident attorneys at Arnold & Itkin LLP have provided this reference to the most pertinent sections of the federal trucking regulations known formally as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, or FMCSRs. You may also review the full-text of the regulations here on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration website.

PART 382:
Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing

• Subpart A - General
• Subpart B - Prohibitions
• Subpart C - Tests Required
• Subpart D - Handling Of Test Results, Record Retention and Confidentiality – OMITTED

To see this portion of the Federal Register go to 49 CFR §§ 382.401 et seq.

• Subpart E - Consequences For Drivers Engaging In Substance Use-Related Conduct
• Subpart F - Alcohol Misuse and Controlled Substances Use Information, Training, and Referral

PART 383:
Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements & Penalties

• Subpart A — General
• Subpart B — Single License Requirement
• Subpart C — Notification Requirements and Employer Responsibilities

The following subparts have been omitted but may be reviewed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s website by following this link:  49 CFR §§ 383.51, et seq.

• Subpart D - Driver Disqualifications and Penalties - OMITTED
• Subpart E - Testing and Licensing Procedures - OMITTED
• Subpart F - Vehicle Groups and Endorsements - OMITTED
• Subpart G - Required Knowledge Vehicle Groups and Endorsements - OMITTED
• Subpart H - Tests
• Subpart I - Requirements for Transportation Security Administration approval of hazardous materials endorsement issuances
• Subpart J - Commercial Driver’s License Document

PART 387:
Minimum Levels of Financial Responsibility for Motor Carriers

• Subpart A — Motor Carriers of Property
• Subpart B — Motor Carriers of Passengers
• Subpart C — Surety Bonds and Policies of Insurance for Motor Carriers and Property Brokers

PART 390:
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; General

• Subpart A — General Applicability and Definitions
• Subpart B — General Requirements and Information

PART 395:
Hours Of Service Of Drivers

• Subpart A — Overview

 

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