Industries

Not a trucking company? The rules may still apply.

Federal driver file rules follow the vehicle, not your industry. A truck or truck-and-trailer rated at 10,001 lbs or more, used in interstate commerce, is a commercial motor vehicle (49 CFR 390.5), and its driver needs a qualification file (49 CFR 391.51).

• Construction

  Dump trucks, equipment trailers and pickups pulling skid-steers can all be commercial motor vehicles. What construction companies need in every driver file under 49 CFR 391.51.

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• Towing & Recovery

  Wreckers, rollbacks and heavy recovery units are commercial motor vehicles. What towing companies need in every driver file under 49 CFR 391.51 and 391.53.

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• Landscaping

  A pickup and trailer rated at 10,001 lbs or more can make a landscaping crew a commercial motor vehicle operation. What landscapers need in every driver file.

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• Waste & Roll-Off

  Roll-off, front-load and rear-load trucks run by private haulers are commercial motor vehicles. What waste and dumpster companies need in every driver file.

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• Utility Contractors

  Bucket trucks, digger derricks and equipment haulers are commercial motor vehicles. What utility, excavation and directional-drilling contractors need in every driver file.

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