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    When is Personal Conveyance Not Allowed?

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    While Personal Conveyance allows drivers to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) for personal use while off-duty, there are certain scenarios where it is not permitted under FMCSA regulations.

    Motor carriers and drivers must ensure that the CMV is not being used for any business-related or operational purpose, even indirectly. Below are examples of uses of a CMV that do not qualify as Personal Conveyance.

     

    Examples of Uses of a CMV that Would Not Qualify as Personal Conveyance

    The following are examples of uses of a CMV that would not qualify as personal conveyance include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • The movement of a CMV to enhance the operational readiness of a motor carrier. For example, bypassing available resting locations in order to get closer to the next loading or unloading point or other scheduled motor carrier destination.
    • After delivering a towed unit, and the towing unit no longer meets the definition of a CMV, the driver returns to the point of origin under the direction of the motor carrier to pick up another towed unit.
    • Continuation of a CMV trip in interstate commerce in order to fulfill a business purpose, including bobtailing or operating with an empty trailer in order to retrieve another load or repositioning a CMV (tractor or trailer) at the direction of the motor carrier.
    • Time spent driving a passenger-carrying CMV while passenger(s) are on board. Off-duty drivers are not considered passengers when traveling to a common destination of their own choice within the scope of this guidance.
    • Time spent transporting a CMV to a facility to have vehicle maintenance performed.
    • After being placed out of service for exceeding the maximum periods permitted under part 395, time spent driving to a location to obtain required rest, unless so directed by an enforcement officer at the scene.
    • Time spent traveling to a motor carrier’s terminal after loading or unloading from a shipper or a receiver.
    • Time spent operating a motorcoach when luggage is stowed, the passengers have disembarked and the driver has been directed to deliver the luggage.

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