Find out what the recent changes are in part 390.5 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Effective immediately, the definition of a commercial motor vehicle in part 390.5 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations is as follows:
"Commercial motor vehicle means any self-propelled or towed motor vehicle used on the highway in interstate commerce to transport passengers or property when the vehicle: has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross combination weight rating, or gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight of 4,536 kg (10,001 pounds) or more, whichever is greater."