Are you a Motor Carrier?

49 CFR 390.3 – GENERAL APPLICIBILITY

49 CFR 390.5 – DEFINITIONS

USE THE FOLLOWING FLOW CHARTS TO DETERMINE IF THE FMCSA REGULATIONS APPLY TO YOU, IF YOU NEED OPERATING AUTHORITY, AND IF YOU NEED A COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE

Are You Subject to the Motor Carrier Safety Regulations? Flowchart Outline Description

Interstate Carriers


Intrastate Carriers


Is Operating Authority Required? Flowchart Outline Description


Do I need a CDL? Flowchart Outline Description

COMBINATION VEHICLE DRIVERS


NON-COMBINATION VEHICLE DRIVERS