What does 49 CFR 385.111 (Suspension and revocation of Mexico-domiciled carrier registration) require?

Short answer

49 CFR 385.111 requires the FMCSA to suspend or revoke the registration of a Mexico-domiciled carrier if it is assigned an Unsatisfactory safety rating, fails to provide necessary documents for a safety audit or compliance review, or commits certain violations after removal of a suspension. The carrier's registration will be suspended 15 days from the service date of the notice unless it demonstrates corrective action.

The rule says

"If a carrier is assigned an Unsatisfactory safety rating following a compliance review conducted under this subpart, or a safety audit conducted under this subpart determines that a carrier does not exercise the basic safety management controls necessary to ensure safe operations, the FMCSA will provide the carrier written notice, as soon as practicable, that its registration will be suspended effective 15 days from the service date of the Order." (49 CFR 385.111(a))

"If a carrier subject to this subpart fails to provide the necessary documents for a safety audit or compliance review upon reasonable request, or fails to submit evidence of the necessary corrective action as required by 385.105 of this subpart, the FMCSA will provide the carrier with written notice, as soon as practicable, that its registration will be suspended 15 days from the service date of the notice unless it provides all necessary documents or information." (49 CFR 385.111(e))

In plain English

This rule is about how the FMCSA handles Mexico-domiciled carriers that don't meet safety standards. If a carrier gets an Unsatisfactory safety rating or can't show it has basic safety management controls, the FMCSA will suspend its registration. The carrier has 15 days to fix the problems or its registration will be suspended. The FMCSA also checks if carriers provide necessary documents for safety audits and compliance reviews. If they don't, their registration can be suspended. This rule helps ensure that only safe carriers operate in the US.

What to do

• Review your safety management controls to ensure they meet FMCSA standards.
• Provide necessary documents for safety audits and compliance reviews.
• Address any safety issues or violations to avoid suspension or revocation of your registration.
• Ensure you understand the suspension and revocation procedures outlined in 49 CFR 385.111.