Historical textIn force on Oct. 1, 2009Source: annual CFR editions 1998–2016

§ 356.5 Traversal authority.

Wording first on file in the 1998 annual edition, superseded May 30, 2025. The section was then removed.

govinfo, 2009 edition ↗

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49 CFR § 356.5 — Traversal authority.. Text in force on October 1, 2009. This wording effective October 1, 1998 to May 30, 2025. Source: govinfo, 2009 edition, https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CFR-2009-title49-vol5/CFR-2009-title49-vol5-sec356-5. Retrieved from FMCSR.com, https://fmcsr.com/reg/356.5?asof=2009-10-01, on October 26, 2026. Unofficial compilation; verify against the official source.

(a) Scope. An irregular route motor carrier may operate between authorized service points over any reasonably direct or logical route unless expressly prohibited.

(b) Requirements. Before commencing operations, the carrier must, regarding each State traversed:

(1) Notify the State regulatory body in writing, attaching a copy of its operating rights;

(2) Designate a process agent; and

(3) Comply with 49 CFR 387.315.

Amendment history

1 distinct wording on file since Oct. 1, 1998

Oct. 1, 1998 → May 30, 2025annual editions 1998–2016viewing

A new entry appears whenever the regulatory words change between government snapshots. Day-precise from the eCFR (2017 onward); before that, one snapshot per annual CFR edition (revised as of October 1). Bracketed citations are the Federal Register history printed with the section.