Motor carrier
A for-hire or private entity that operates commercial motor vehicles under FMCSA jurisdiction.
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- Regulations
- Last reviewed
- 2026-10-23
- First published
- 2026-10-20
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A motor carrier is defined in 49 CFR 390.5. Motor carriers must maintain driver qualification files for each employed driver (49 CFR 391.51(a)) and must not permit unqualified drivers to operate CMVs.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-23
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