7.6 Small Passenger Carrier Vehicles

FMCSA regulates for-hire carriers that operate vehicles designed or used to transport 9 to 15 passengers, including the driver, for compensation in interstate commerce.

When used for direct compensation, these carriers are subject to the safety regulations in 49 CFR 385, 49 CFR 387, and 49 CFR 390 through 396.

For-hire operators of vehicles designed or used to transport 9 to 15 passengers, including the driver, that do not receive direct compensation, and their vehicles do not otherwise meet the definition of a CMV, are subject to:

• 49 CFR 387
• 49 CFR 390.19 (Motor carrier identification reports).
• 49 CFR 390.21(a) and (b)(2) (Commercial motor vehicle marking requirements).
• 49 CFR 390.15 (Accident register recordkeeping requirements).
• 49 CFR 392.80 and 49 CFR 392.82 (Electronic device use limitations).
• 49 CFR 391.15(e) (Driver disqualification standards for electronic device use violations).

See Minimum Insurance Levels on Passenger Carrier Operations for additional details.