Motor Carrier Safety Rules
Property Carriers - By Distance and Gross Weight

	H/M Intra/Inter Any Weight Any Radius	Intra <100 Mi. 10-26k	Intra <100 Mi. >26k	Intra >100 Mi. 10-26k	Intra >100 Mi. <26k	Inter <100 Mi. 10-26k	Inter <100 Mi. >26k	Inter >100 Mi. 10-26k	Inter >100 Mi. >26k
CDL & Endorsements as Needed	X		X		X		X		X
Application for Employment	X			X	X	X	X	X	X
Pre-Hire Inquiries & Investigations	X			X	X	X	X	X	X
Annual Review of Driving Record	X			X	X	X	X	X	X
Record of Violations	X			X	X	X	X	X	X
Medical Examination	X			X1	X1	X	X	X	X
Substance Abuse Testing	X		X		X		X		X
Driving Rules (Part 393)	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Parts & Accessories (Part 393)	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Hours of Service Requirements	X			X	X	X	X	X	X
Log Books	2			X	X	3	3	X	X
Vehicle Maintenance Records	X			X	X	X	X	X	X
Out of Service Criteria	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports	X			X	X	X	X	X	X
Driver post-trip Inspection	X			X	X	X	X	X	X
Periodic Vehicle Inspection (Federal)	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Brake Inspector Qualifications	X			X	X	X	X	X	X
Haz Mat Driving & Parking Rules	X
US DOT Number	5		X			X	X	X	X

 

Footnotes:

1. Exempt from hearing portion of physical exam.
2. No log books under 100 MILES EXCEPT IF REQUIRED BY NOTE 3.
3. Some conditions apply to log book exemptions.
4. State mandated periodic motor vehicle inspection also applies
5. All Interstate and Intrastate greater than 26K.

Anyone who knowingly or intentionally violates or causes the violation of a safety rule that results in death or serious injury commits a Class C crime.

Questions or comments can be sent to Francis Fox, Chief, Motor Carrier Services

 

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