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§ 385.203 Certification requirements for performing a safety audit or investigation.

Current wording, effective November 18, 2024.

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(a) AfterOn Juneand 17after August 27, 20022021, aan personindividual who is not qualified under § 385.201(a) may not perform a compliance review, safety audit or investigation, roadabilityincluding review, or roadside inspection unless hethe orindividual she has been certified by FMCSA or a State or local agency applying the FMCSA standards after successfully completing classroom training and examinations on the FMCSRs and HMRs as described in detail on the FMCSA website (www.fmcsa.dot.gov/certification). These employeesindividuals must also comply with the maintenance of certification/qualification requirements of paragraph (b) of this section.
(b) MaintenanceAn ofindividual certification/qualification. A person may not perform a compliance review, safety audit or investigation, roadabilityincluding review, or roadside inspection unless hethe orindividual she meets the quality-control and periodic re-training requirements adopted by the FMCSA to ensure the maintenance of high standards and familiarity with amendments to the FMCSRs and HMRs. These maintenance of certification/qualification requirements are described in detail on the FMCSA website (www.fmcsa.dot.gov/certification).
(c) The requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section for training, performance, and maintenance of certification/qualification, which are described on the FMCSA website (www.fmcsa.dot.gov/certification), are also available in hard copy from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, ProfessionalOffice Developmentof Enforcement and TrainingCompliance, Division1200 (MC-MHT),New 1310Jersey NAve. Courthouse RoadSE, Suite 600Washington, Arlington,DC VA20590; 22201.
[67Attention: FR 12779Chief, Mar.Compliance 19,Division 2002, as amended at 72(202) FR 55701, Oct366-1812.
[86 1, 2007; 73 FR 7681948044, DecAug. 1727, 2008; 83 FR 22876, May 17, 20182021]

49 CFR § 385.203 — Certification requirements for performing a safety audit or investigation.. Text current through October 22, 2026. This wording effective November 18, 2024 to present. Source: eCFR (current), https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-385.203. Retrieved from FMCSR.com, https://fmcsr.com/reg/385.203, on October 26, 2026. Unofficial compilation; verify against the official source.

(a) On and after August 27, 2021, an individual who is not qualified under § 385.201(a) may not perform a safety audit or investigation, including review, unless the individual has been certified by FMCSA or a State or local agency applying the FMCSA standards after successfully completing classroom training and examinations on the FMCSRs and HMRs as described in detail on the FMCSA website (www.fmcsa.dot.gov/certification). These individuals must also comply with the maintenance of certification/qualification requirements of paragraph (b) of this section.

(b) An individual may not perform a safety audit or investigation, including review, unless the individual meets the quality-control and periodic re-training requirements adopted by FMCSA to ensure the maintenance of high standards and familiarity with amendments to the FMCSRs and HMRs. These maintenance of certification/qualification requirements are described in detail on the FMCSA website (www.fmcsa.dot.gov/certification).

(c) The requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section for training, performance, and maintenance of certification/qualification, which are described on the FMCSA website (www.fmcsa.dot.gov/certification), are also available in hard copy from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Office of Enforcement and Compliance, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20590; Attention: Chief, Compliance Division at (202) 366-1812.

[86 FR 48044, Aug. 27, 2021]

Amendment history

7 distinct wordings on file since Oct. 1, 2002
  1. Nov. 18, 2024 → presenteCFR, day-precisediff vs. previousviewing
    [86 FR 48044, Aug. 27, 2021]
  2. Aug. 27, 2021 → Nov. 18, 2024eCFR, day-precisediff vs. previous
    [86 FR 48044, Aug. 27, 2021]
  3. June 18, 2018 → Aug. 27, 2021eCFR, day-precisediff vs. previous
    [67 FR 12779, Mar. 19, 2002, as amended at 72 FR 55701, Oct. 1, 2007; 73 FR 76819, Dec. 17, 2008; 83 FR 22876, May 17, 2018]
  4. May 17, 2018 → June 18, 2018eCFR, day-precisediff vs. previous
    [67 FR 12779, Mar. 19, 2002, as amended at 72 FR 55701, Oct. 1, 2007; 73 FR 76819, Dec. 17, 2008]
  5. Oct. 1, 2009 → May 17, 2018annual editions 2009–2016diff vs. previous
    [67 FR 12779, Mar. 19, 2002, as amended at 72 FR 55701, Oct. 1, 2007; 73 FR 76819, Dec. 17, 2008]
  6. Oct. 1, 2007 → Oct. 1, 2009annual editions 2007–2008diff vs. previous
    [67 FR 12779, Mar. 19, 2002, as amended at 72 FR 55701, Oct. 1, 2007]
  7. Oct. 1, 2002 → Oct. 1, 2007annual editions 2002–2006

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