Table Of Contents
1) Are You a Motor Carrier?
2) Obtaining USDOT Numbers, Operating Authority and MCS-150 Updates
3) Operating Authority
4) Vehicle Identification Requirements
5) Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
6) Vehicle Registration, Licensing and Fuel Tax Credentials
7) Insurance Requirements and MCS 90
8) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - General Part 390
9) Driver Qualification File
10) Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles
11) Hours of Service - Property Carriers
12) Hours of Service - Passenger Carriers
13) Maintenance File Requirements
14) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Part 383
15) Alcohol and Drug Testing Requirements
16) Hazardous Materials Regulations
17) Load Securement UCA-72-7-709
18) Vehicle Configuration
19) Legal Size Vehicle Dimensions
20) Legal Weight Limitations, Axel and Tire Loads
21) Bridge Table Calculations
22) General Permit Provisions
23) General Highway Restrictions
24) National Defense Highway System
25) Oversize Non-Divisible Load Provisions
26) Oversize Divisible Load Provisions
27) Overweight Non-Divisible Load Provisions
28) Overweight Divisible Load Provisions
29) Mobile and Manufactured Homes
30) Moving Houses and Buildings
31) Pilot/Escort Requirements
32) Pilot/Escort Training and Certification
33) Agricultural Operations and Implements of Husbandry
34) Farmers
35) Special Mobile Equipment
36) Special Truck Equipment
37) Snow Plows, Parade Floats, Utility Poles and Recreational Vehicles
38) Tow Truck Requirements
39) CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability)
40) North American Standard Level 1 Inspection Procedure
41) Contact, Agency Directories and Information
42) Definitions
43) Maps
44) Truck Parking
45) Chain Law
Chapter 33
This section applies to those who are involved in Agricultural Operations.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) apply to Agriculture when they use a commercial motor vehicle.
Add Def. of Agricultural Operations
Per UCA 72-9-105(4) commercial vehicles operating Intrastate only, primarily used by a farmer for the production of agricultural product are exempt from the vehicle marking requirements. Needs to be moved this applies to farmers only.
Before moving a vehicle or load, which exceeds legal dimensions as outlined in the Legal Vehicle Dimensions a permit must be obtained and carried in the vehicle for inspection by law enforcement personnel.
The appropriate permit for oversize vehicles and loads, including special mobile equipment, must be obtained prior to operating within the State of Utah, except when entering on I-15 (St. George Port of Entry) and West bound I-80 (Echo Port of Entry) and East bound I 80 at (Wendover Port of Entry). The permit may be in paper or electronic format.
Permits may be purchased online at www.udot.utah.gov/public/mcs prior to entry. Permits may be purchased by major credit and card are issued on a single trip, semi-annual or annual basis.
The following conditions must be met to obtain a permit:
Permits may be transferred through the Online Permit System or Motor Carrier Division personnel may transfer permits from one vehicle to another for a $35 fee and documentation providing evidence of ownership.
On-line services at www.udot.utah.gov/go/motorcarriers
Changes that require assistance from the Motor Carrier Division @801-965-4892.
The following information must be provided when applying for a permit:
Vehicle combinations may transport two rolls or bales of hay side by side when: