Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Informational Links
Set of applicability questions for Electronic Logging Device—see number 21. This applies to the Federal Motor Carrier safety Regulations, which includes driver qualifications, hours of service, etc. if they are not in commerce, then they are not subject, unless the state has adopted them for intrastate commerce (and most have)
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/title49/part/390
Applicability regulations for the FMCSRs—including hours of service
https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=1&ty=HTML&h=L&mc=true&=PART&n=pt49.5.390
Hours of service regulations
https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=1&ty=HTML&h=L&mc=true&=PART&n=pt49.5.395
Q’s and A’s for the commercial driver’s license (see question 3). If the vehicle is used as a recreational vehicle (non-business) then they are not subject to the CDL requirements from a federal standpoint. States may have their own requirements.
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/title49/part/383
CDL regulations…383.1 thru 383.5 will be most helpful
https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=1&ty=HTML&h=L&mc=true&=PART&n=pt49.5.383#se49.5.383_13
FMCSA Agricultural Operations Information
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has updated their website to provide clarification on when farm, ranch, and agriculture haulers are subject to FMCSA’s rules and regulations. The update includes information on the following:
Sign up for updates and alerts regarding agricultural operations information here.
If you have additional questions, email them at agricultural@dot.gov.
