Title 49

PART 385

Part 385 - Safety Fitness Procedures

PART 385 - SAFETY FITNESS PROCEDURES Authority:49 U.S.C. 113, 504, 521(b), 5105(d), 5109, 5113 13901-13905, 13908, 31135, 31136, 31144, 31148, and 31502; Sec. 113(a), Pub. L. 103-311; Sec. 408, Pub. L. 104-88, 109 Stat. 803, 958; Sec. 350 of Pub. L. 107-87, 115 Stat. 833, 864; and 49 CFR 1.87. Source:53 FR 50968, Dec. 19, 1988, unless otherwise noted. Editorial Note:Nomenclature changes to part 385 appear at 66 FR 49872, Oct. 1, 2001.

• Authority: 49 U.S.C. 113, 504, 521(b), 5105(d), 5109, 5113 13901-13905, 13908, 31135, 31136, 31144, 31148, and 31502; Sec. 113(a), Pub. L. 103-311; Sec. 408, Pub. L. 104-88, 109 Stat. 803, 958; Sec. 350 of Pub. L. 107-87, 115 Stat. 833, 864; and 49 CFR 1.87.
• Source: 53 FR 50968, Dec. 19, 1988, unless otherwise noted.

49:5.1.1.2.28.1	SUBPART A	Subpart A - General
49:5.1.1.2.28.1.11.1	SECTION 385.1	385.1 Purpose and scope.
49:5.1.1.2.28.1.11.2	SECTION 385.3	385.3 Definitions and acronyms.
49:5.1.1.2.28.1.11.3	SECTION 385.4	385.4 Matter incorporated by reference.
49:5.1.1.2.28.1.11.4	SECTION 385.5	385.5 Safety fitness standard.
49:5.1.1.2.28.1.11.5	SECTION 385.7	385.7 Factors to be considered in determining a safety rating.
49:5.1.1.2.28.1.11.6	SECTION 385.9	385.9 Determination of a safety rating.
49:5.1.1.2.28.1.11.7	SECTION 385.11	385.11 Notification of safety fitness determination.
49:5.1.1.2.28.1.11.8	SECTION 385.13	385.13 Unsatisfactory rated motor carriers; prohibition on transportation; ineligibility for Federal contracts.
49:5.1.1.2.28.1.11.9	SECTION 385.14	385.14 Motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders delinquent in paying civil penalties: prohibition on transportation.
49:5.1.1.2.28.1.11.10	SECTION 385.15	385.15 Administrative review.
49:5.1.1.2.28.1.11.11	SECTION 385.17	385.17 Change to safety rating based upon corrective actions.
49:5.1.1.2.28.1.11.12	SECTION 385.19	385.19 Safety fitness information.
49:5.1.1.2.28.2	SUBPART B	Subpart B - Safety Monitoring System for Mexico-Domiciled Carriers
49:5.1.1.2.28.2.11.1	SECTION 385.101	385.101 Definitions
49:5.1.1.2.28.2.11.2	SECTION 385.103	385.103 Safety monitoring system.
49:5.1.1.2.28.2.11.3	SECTION 385.105	385.105 Expedited action.
49:5.1.1.2.28.2.11.4	SECTION 385.107	385.107 The safety audit.
49:5.1.1.2.28.2.11.5	SECTION 385.109	385.109 The compliance review.
49:5.1.1.2.28.2.11.6	SECTION 385.111	385.111 Suspension and revocation of Mexico-domiciled carrier registration.
49:5.1.1.2.28.2.11.7	SECTION 385.113	385.113 Administrative review.
49:5.1.1.2.28.2.11.8	SECTION 385.115	385.115 Reapplying for provisional registration.
49:5.1.1.2.28.2.11.9	SECTION 385.117	385.117 Duration of safety monitoring system.
49:5.1.1.2.28.2.11.10	SECTION 385.119	385.119 Applicability of safety fitness and enforcement procedures.
49:5.1.1.2.28.3	SUBPART C	Subpart C - Certification of Safety Auditors, Safety Investigators, and Safety Inspectors
49:5.1.1.2.28.3.11.1	SECTION 385.201	385.201 Who is qualified to perform a review of a motor carrier or an intermodal equipment provider
49:5.1.1.2.28.3.11.2	SECTION 385.203	385.203 What are the requirements to obtain and maintain certification
49:5.1.1.2.28.3.11.3	SECTION 385.205	385.205 How can a person who has lost his or her certification be re-certified
49:5.1.1.2.28.4	SUBPART D	Subpart D - New Entrant Safety Assurance Program
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.1	SECTION 385.301	385.301 What is a motor carrier required to do before beginning interstate operations
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.2	SECTION 385.301T	385.301T What is a motor carrier required to do before beginning interstate operations
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.3	SECTION 385.302	385.302 [Reserved]
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.4	SECTION 385.303	385.303 How does a motor carrier register with the FMCSA
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.5	SECTION 385.303T	385.303T How does a motor carrier register with the FMCSA
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.6	SECTION 385.304	385.304 [Reserved]
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.7	SECTION 385.305	385.305 What happens after the FMCSA receives a request for new entrant registration
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.8	SECTION 385.305T	385.305T What happens after the FMCSA receives a request for new entrant registration
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.9	SECTION 385.306	385.306 What are the consequences of furnishing misleading information or making a false statement in connection with the registration process
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.10	SECTION 385.307	385.307 What happens after a motor carrier begins operations as a new entrant
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.11	SECTION 385.308	385.308 What may cause an expedited action
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.12	SECTION 385.309	385.309 What is the purpose of the safety audit
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.13	SECTION 385.311	385.311 What will the safety audit consist of
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.14	SECTION 385.313	385.313 Who will conduct the safety audit
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.15	SECTION 385.315	385.315 Where will the safety audit be conducted
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.16	SECTION 385.317	385.317 Will a safety audit result in a safety fitness determination by the FMCSA
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.17	SECTION 385.319	385.319 What happens after completion of the safety audit
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.18	SECTION 385.321	385.321 What failures of safety management practices disclosed by the safety audit will result in a notice to a new entrant that its USDOT new entrant registration will be revoked
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.19	SECTION 385.323	385.323 May FMCSA extend the period under § 385.319(c) for a new entrant to take corrective action to remedy its safety management practices
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.20	SECTION 385.325	385.325 What happens after a new entrant has been notified under § 385.319(c) to take corrective action to remedy its safety management practices
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.21	SECTION 385.327	385.327 May a new entrant request an administrative review of a determination of a failed safety audit
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.22	SECTION 385.329	385.329 May a new entrant that has had its USDOT new entrant registration revoked and its operations placed out of service reapply
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.23	SECTION 385.329T	385.329T May a new entrant that has had its USDOT new entrant registration revoked and its operations placed out of service reapply
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.24	SECTION 385.331	385.331 What happens if a new entrant operates a CMV after having been issued an order placing its interstate operations out of service
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.25	SECTION 385.333	385.333 What happens at the end of the 18-month safety monitoring period
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.26	SECTION 385.335	385.335 If the FMCSA conducts a compliance review on a new entrant, will the new entrant also be subject to a safety audit
49:5.1.1.2.28.4.11.27	SECTION 385.337	385.337 What happens if a new entrant refuses to permit a safety audit to be performed on its operations
49:5.1.1.2.28.5	SUBPART E	Subpart E - Hazardous Materials Safety Permits
49:5.1.1.2.28.5.11.1	SECTION 385.401	385.401 What is the purpose and scope of this subpart
49:5.1.1.2.28.5.11.2	SECTION 385.402	385.402 What definitions are used in this subpart
49:5.1.1.2.28.5.11.3	SECTION 385.403	385.403 Who must hold a safety permit
49:5.1.1.2.28.5.11.4	SECTION 385.405	385.405 How does a motor carrier apply for a safety permit
49:5.1.1.2.28.5.11.5	SECTION 385.405T	385.405T How does a motor carrier apply for a safety permit
49:5.1.1.2.28.5.11.6	SECTION 385.407	385.407 What conditions must a motor carrier satisfy for FMCSA to issue a safety permit
49:5.1.1.2.28.5.11.7	SECTION 385.409	385.409 When may a temporary safety permit be issued to a motor carrier
49:5.1.1.2.28.5.11.8	SECTION 385.409T	385.409T When may a temporary safety permit be issued to a motor carrier
49:5.1.1.2.28.5.11.9	SECTION 385.411	385.411 Must a motor carrier obtain a safety permit if it has a State permit
49:5.1.1.2.28.5.11.10	SECTION 385.413	385.413 What happens if a motor carrier receives a proposed safety rating that is less than Satisfactory
49:5.1.1.2.28.5.11.11	SECTION 385.415	385.415 What operational requirements apply to the transportation of a hazardous material for which a permit is required
49:5.1.1.2.28.5.11.12	SECTION 385.417	385.417 Is a motor carrier's safety permit number available to others
49:5.1.1.2.28.5.11.13	SECTION 385.419	385.419 How long is a safety permit effective
49:5.1.1.2.28.5.11.14	SECTION 385.419T	385.419T How long is a safety permit effective
49:5.1.1.2.28.5.11.15	SECTION 385.421	385.421 Under what circumstances will a safety permit be subject to revocation or suspension by FMCSA
49:5.1.1.2.28.5.11.16	SECTION 385.421T	385.421T Under what circumstances will a safety permit be subject to revocation or suspension by FMCSA
49:5.1.1.2.28.5.11.17	SECTION 385.423	385.423 Does a motor carrier have a right to an administrative review of a denial, suspension, or revocation of a safety permit
49:5.1.1.2.28.6	SUBPART F	Subpart F - Intermodal Equipment Providers
49:5.1.1.2.28.6.11.1	SECTION 385.501	385.501 Roadability review.
49:5.1.1.2.28.6.11.2	SECTION 385.503	385.503 Results of roadability review.
49:5.1.1.2.28.7	SUBPART G	Subpart G [Reserved]
49:5.1.1.2.28.8	SUBPART H	Subpart H - Special Rules for New Entrant Non-North America-Domiciled Carriers
49:5.1.1.2.28.8.11.1	SECTION 385.601	385.601 Scope of rules.
49:5.1.1.2.28.8.11.2	SECTION 385.603	385.603 Application.
49:5.1.1.2.28.8.11.3	SECTION 385.603T	385.603T Application.
49:5.1.1.2.28.8.11.4	SECTION 385.605	385.605 New entrant registration driver's license and drug and alcohol testing requirements.
49:5.1.1.2.28.8.11.5	SECTION 385.607	385.607 FMCSA action on the application.
49:5.1.1.2.28.8.11.6	SECTION 385.607T	385.607T FMCSA action on the application.
49:5.1.1.2.28.8.11.7	SECTION 385.609	385.609 Requirement to notify FMCSA of change in applicant information.
49:5.1.1.2.28.8.11.8	SECTION 385.609T	385.609T Requirement to notify FMCSA of change in applicant information.
49:5.1.1.2.28.8.11.9.10	APPENDIX	Appendix to Subpart H of Part 385 - Explanation of Pre-Authorization Safety Audit Evaluation Criteria for Non-North America-Domiciled Motor Carriers
49:5.1.1.2.28.9	SUBPART I	Subpart I - Safety Monitoring System for Non-North American Carriers
49:5.1.1.2.28.9.11.1	SECTION 385.701	385.701 Definitions.
49:5.1.1.2.28.9.11.2	SECTION 385.703	385.703 Safety monitoring system.
49:5.1.1.2.28.9.11.3	SECTION 385.705	385.705 Expedited action.
49:5.1.1.2.28.9.11.4	SECTION 385.707	385.707 The compliance review.
49:5.1.1.2.28.9.11.5	SECTION 385.709	385.709 Suspension and revocation of non-North America-domiciled carrier registration.
49:5.1.1.2.28.9.11.6	SECTION 385.711	385.711 Administrative review.
49:5.1.1.2.28.9.11.7	SECTION 385.713	385.713 Reapplying for new entrant registration.
49:5.1.1.2.28.9.11.8	SECTION 385.713T	385.713T Reapplying for new entrant registration.
49:5.1.1.2.28.9.11.9	SECTION 385.715	385.715 Duration of safety monitoring system.
49:5.1.1.2.28.9.11.10	SECTION 385.717	385.717 Applicability of safety fitness and enforcement procedures.
49:5.1.1.2.28.10	SUBPART J	Subpart J [Reserved]
49:5.1.1.2.28.11	SUBPART K	Subpart K - Pattern or Practice of Safety Violations by Motor Carrier Management
49:5.1.1.2.28.11.11.1	SECTION 385.901	385.901 Applicability.
49:5.1.1.2.28.11.11.2	SECTION 385.903	385.903 Definitions.
49:5.1.1.2.28.11.11.3	SECTION 385.905	385.905 Suspension or revocation of registration.
49:5.1.1.2.28.11.11.4	SECTION 385.907	385.907 Regulatory noncompliance.
49:5.1.1.2.28.11.11.5	SECTION 385.909	385.909 Pattern or practice.
49:5.1.1.2.28.11.11.6	SECTION 385.911	385.911 Suspension proceedings.
49:5.1.1.2.28.11.11.7	SECTION 385.913	385.913 Revocation proceedings.
49:5.1.1.2.28.11.11.8	SECTION 385.915	385.915 Petitions for rescission.
49:5.1.1.2.28.11.11.9	SECTION 385.917	385.917 Other orders unaffected; not exclusive remedy.
49:5.1.1.2.28.11.11.10	SECTION 385.919	385.919 Penalties.
49:5.1.1.2.28.11.11.11	SECTION 385.921	385.921 Service and computation of time.
49:5.1.1.2.28.12	SUBPART L	Subpart L - Reincarnated Carriers
49:5.1.1.2.28.12.11.1	SECTION 385.1001	385.1001 Applicability.
49:5.1.1.2.28.12.11.2	SECTION 385.1003	385.1003 Definitions.
49:5.1.1.2.28.12.11.3	SECTION 385.1005	385.1005 Prohibition.
49:5.1.1.2.28.12.11.4	SECTION 385.1007	385.1007 Determination of violation.
49:5.1.1.2.28.12.11.5	SECTION 385.1009	385.1009 Suspension proceedings.
49:5.1.1.2.28.12.11.6	SECTION 385.1011	385.1011 Revocation proceedings.
49:5.1.1.2.28.12.11.7	SECTION 385.1013	385.1013 Petitions for rescission.
49:5.1.1.2.28.12.11.8	SECTION 385.1015	385.1015 Other orders unaffected; not exclusive remedy.
49:5.1.1.2.28.12.11.9	SECTION 385.1017	385.1017 Penalties.
49:5.1.1.2.28.12.11.10	SECTION 385.1019	385.1019 Service and computation of time.
49:5.1.1.2.28.12.11.11.11	APPENDIX Appendix A	Appendix A to Part 385 - Explanation of Safety Audit Evaluation Criteria
49:5.1.1.2.28.12.11.11.12	APPENDIX Appendix B	Appendix B to Part 385 - Explanation of Safety Rating Process

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