§ 390.38 Exemptions for pipeline welding trucks.
发布04-30
生效04-30
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该法规为美国联邦汽车运输安全管理局（FMCSA）制定的豁免条款，专门针对“管道焊接卡车”（Pipeline welding truck）。符合特定定义的车辆及其驾驶员、雇主可豁免多项常规商业机动车（CMV）监管要求，包括：无需注册为承运人及获取DOT号码、无需满足驾驶员资质标准、无需遵守驾驶操作规范、无需执行车辆部件检查与维护规定、以及无需遵守工时限制。这一豁免显著降低了小型管道施工车辆的合规成本与行政负担。
- (a) Federal requirements. A pipeline welding truck, as defined in paragraph (b) of this section, including the individuals operating such vehicle and the employer of such individual, is exempt from the following:
- (1) Any requirement relating to registration as a motor carrier, including the requirement to obtain and display a Department of Transportation number, in 49 CFR part 365 or 390.
- (2) Any requirement relating to driver qualifications in 49 CFR part 391.
- (3) Any requirement relating to driving of commercial motor vehicles in 49 CFR part 392.
- (4) Any requirement relating to parts and accessories and inspection, repair, and maintenance of commercial motor vehicles in 49 CFR parts 393 and 396.
- (5) Any requirement relating to hours of service of drivers, including maximum driving and on duty time, found in 49 CFR part 395.
- (b) Definition. “Pipeline welding truck” means a motor vehicle that is travelling in the State in which the vehicle is registered or another State, is owned by a welder, is a pick-up style truck, is equipped with a welding rig that is used in the construction or maintenance of pipelines, and has a gross vehicle weight and combination weight rating and weight of 15,000 pounds or less.
[81 FR 47720, July 22, 2016]