Removal of Obsolete References to “Water Carriers”
motor-carrier · Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration · Published 2026-02-19 · Effective 2026-03-23 · 91 FR 7856
Document
Document number
2026-03266
Federal Register citation
91 FR 7856
CFR reference
49 CFR 365
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
motor-carrier
Sub-agency
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Publication date
2026-02-19
Effective date
2026-03-23
DOT docket
Docket No. FMCSA-2025-0112
Abstract
FMCSA amends its regulations to remove obsolete references to "water carriers" in the FMCSA regulations (FMCSR). FMCSA does not specifically regulate water carriers except to the extent that such carriers also engage in motor carrier operations. In such cases, the existing FMCSR provide appropriate coverage of the carrier's motor carrier operations.