(a) General.
Every self-propelled CMV, as defined in �0.5, subject to
subchapter B of this chapter must be marked as specified in paragraphs (b),
(c), and (d) of this section.
(b) Nature of marking. The
marking must display the following information:
(b)(1) The legal name or a
single trade name of the motor carrier operating the self-propelled CMV, as
listed on the motor carrier identification report (Form MCS�0) and submitted
in accordance with �0.19.
(b)(2) The motor carrier
identification number issued by the FMCSA, preceded by the letters
"USDOT".
(b)(3) If the name of any
person other than the operating carrier appears on the CMV, the name of the
operating carrier must be followed by the information required by paragraphs (b)(1),
and (2) of this section, and be preceded by the words "operated by."
(b)(4) Other identifying
information may be displayed on the vehicle if it is not inconsistent with the
information required by this paragraph.
(b)(5) Each motor carrier
shall meet the following requirements pertaining to its operation:
(b)(5)(i) All CMVs that
are part of a motor carrier's existing fleet on July 3, 2000, and which are
marked with an ICCMC number must come into compliance with paragraph (b)(2) of
this section by July 3, 2002.
(b)(5)(ii) All CMVs that
are part of a motor carrier's existing fleet on July 3, 2000, and which are not
marked with the legal name or a single trade name on both sides of their CMVs,
as shown on the Motor Carrier Identification Report, Form MCS�0, must come
into compliance with paragraph (b)(1) of this section by July
5, 2005.
(b)(5)(iii) All CMVs
added to a motor carrier's fleet on or after
(c) Size, shape, location, and
color of marking. The marking must�br style='mso-special-character:line-break'>
(c)(1) Appear on both sides
of the self-propelled CMV;
(c)(2) Be in letters that contrast
sharply in color with the background on which the letters are placed;
(c)(3) Be readily legible,
during daylight hours, from a distance of 50 feet (15.24 meters) while the CMV
is stationary; and
(c)(4) Be kept and
maintained in a manner that retains the legibility required by paragraph (c)(3)
of this section.
(d) Construction and
durability. The marking may be painted on the CMV or may consist of a removable
device, if that device meets the identification and legibility requirements of
paragraph (c) of this section, and such marking must be maintained as required
by paragraph (c)(4) of this section.
(e) Rented CMVs. A motor
carrier operating a self-propelled CMV under a rental agreement having a term
not in excess of 30 calendar days meets the requirements of this section if:
(e)(1) The CMV is marked in
accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this section;
or
(e)(2) The CMV is marked as
set forth in paragraph (e)(2)(i) through (iv) of this section:
(e)(2)(i) The legal name
or a single trade name of the lessor is displayed in accordance with paragraphs
(c) and (d) of this section.
(e)(2)(ii) The lessor's
identification number preceded by the letters "USDOT" is displayed in
accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section; and
(e)(2)(iii) The rental
agreement entered into by the lessor and the renting motor carrier
conspicuously contains the following information:
(e)(2)(iii)(A) The
name and complete physical address of the principal place of business of the
renting motor carrier;
(e)(2)(iii)(B) The
identification number issued the renting motor carrier by the FMCSA, preceded
by the letters "USDOT," if the motor carrier has been issued such a
number. In lieu of the identification number required in this paragraph, the
following may be shown in the rental agreement:
(1) Information
which indicates whether the motor carrier is engaged in "interstate"
or "intrastate" commerce; and
(2) Information
which indicates whether the renting motor carrier is transporting hazardous
materials in the rented CMV;
(e)(2)(iii)(C) The
sentence: "This lessor cooperates with all Federal, State, and local law
enforcement officials nationwide to provide the identity of customers who
operate this rental CMV'; and
(e)(2)(iv) The
rental agreement entered into by the lessor and the renting motor carrier is
carried on the rental CMV during the full term of the rental agreement. See the
leasing regulations at 49 CFR 376
for information that should be included in all leasing documents.
(f) Driveaway services. In driveaway services, a removable device may be affixed on both sides or at the rear of a single driven vehicle. In a combination driveaway operation, the device may be affixed on both sides of any one unit or at the rear of the last unit. The removable device must display the legal name or a single trade name of the motor carrier and the motor carrier's USDOT number.
[53 FR 18052, May 19, 1988; 53 FR 27689, July 22, 1988, as amended at 53 FR
47543, Nov. 23, 1988; 55 FR 6993, Feb. 28, 1990; 57 FR 3142, Jan. 28,
1992; 60 FR 38744, July 28, 1995; 62 FR 49942, Sept. 24, 1997; 65 FR 35296,
June 2, 2000]