Commercial Driver's License Testing and Commercial Learner's Permit Standards
motor-carrier · Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration · Published 2012-05-24 · Effective 2012-05-24 · 77 FR 30919
Document
Document number
2012-12692
Federal Register citation
77 FR 30919
CFR reference
49 CFR 383
Type
Rule
Action
Notice of regulatory guidance and applicability of "tank vehicle" definition.
Category
motor-carrier
Sub-agency
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Publication date
2012-05-24
Effective date
2012-05-24
DOT docket
Docket No. FMCSA-2007-27659
Abstract
On May 9, 2011, FMCSA published a final rule titled "Commercial Driver's License Testing and Commercial Learner's Permit Standards." Among other things, the rule revised the definition of "tank vehicle." The change required additional drivers, primarily those transporting certain tanks temporarily attached to the commercial motor vehicle (CMV), to obtain a tank vehicle endorsement on their commercial driver's license (CDL). The Agency has since received numerous questions and requests for clarification. This notice responds to questions about the new definition and the compliance date for drivers to obtain the tank vehicle endorsement.