Historical textIn force on Oct. 1, 1999Source: annual CFR editions 1998–1999

§ 390.403 Method of identification.

Wording first on file in the 1998 annual edition, superseded by the 2000 annual edition.

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49 CFR § 390.403 — Method of identification.. Text in force on October 1, 1999. This wording effective October 1, 1998 to October 1, 2000. Source: govinfo, 1999 edition, https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CFR-1999-title49-vol4/CFR-1999-title49-vol4-sec390-403. Retrieved from FMCSR.com, https://fmcsr.com/reg/390.403?asof=1999-10-01, on October 26, 2026. Unofficial compilation; verify against the official source.

Each vehicle operated under its own power shall display on both sides the name (or trade name) and “MC” number(s) of the carrier under whose authority the vehicle is being operated. The “MC” number(s) shall be in the following form: “I.C.C. MC-______” but shall not include any sub numbers. The name of any other person operating the vehicle shall appear on the vehicle following the words “operated by” in addition to the other information required by this section. Additional identification may be displayed if consistent with these rules.

Amendment history

2 distinct wordings on file since Oct. 1, 1998

Oct. 15, 2019 → presenteCFR, day-precisediff vs. previous
Oct. 1, 1998 → Oct. 1, 2000annual editions 1998–1999viewing

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