Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 229.1 - General information and requirements(a)Purpose. This chapter prescribes the minimum requirements and qualifications for drivers, vehicles and other matters relating to the interstate operation of commercial motor vehicles. Much of this chapter incorporates by reference provisions of 49 CFR Parts 382, 385, 387 and 390-396. Appropriate parts may be obtained from the following: (1) United States Government Printing Office, Book Store, Room 118, Federal Building, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222, (412) 644-2721.(2) United States Government Printing Office, Book Store, 100 North 7th Street, Robert Morris Building, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103, (215) 597-0677.(3) United States Superintendent of Documents, United States Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, (202) 655-4000.(4) Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, 1101 17th Street NW, Suite 803, Washington, DC 20036.(b)Application.(1) Every motor carrier and its officers, drivers, agents, employees and representatives involved in, or related to, the transportation of interstate commerce shall comply with this chapter and take measures necessary to ensure compliance.(2) Officers, agents, representatives, drivers and employees of motor carriers involved or concerned with the management, maintenance, operation or driving of vehicles engaged in interstate commerce shall be conversant with and knowledgeable of the rules in this chapter.(c)Forms and documents. References to forms in the Federal regulations incorporated by reference will be replaced by the appropriate forms prescribed by the Department.The provisions of this §229.1 adopted August 29, 1986, effective 8/30/1986, 16 Pa.B. 3210; amended July 19, 1991, effective 7/20/1991, 21 Pa.B. 3223; amended April 16, 2010, effective 4/17/2010, 40 Pa.B. 2017.