Ask X3What does 49 CFR 387.39 (Forms) require?
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Short answer
49 CFR 387.39 requires that endorsements for policies of insurance and surety bonds be in a prescribed form and specify continuous coverage. The forms are available on the FMCSA website.
The rule says
"Endorsements for policies of insurance (Form MCS-90B) and surety bonds (Form MCS-82B) must be in the form prescribed by the FMCSA and approved by the OMB." (49 CFR 387.39)
"Endorsements to policies of insurance and surety bonds shall specify that coverage thereunder will remain in effect continuously until terminated, as required in 387.31 of this subpart." (49 CFR 387.39)
In plain English
This means that motor carriers need to use the correct forms for insurance and surety bonds, and those forms must include a statement that the coverage will stay in effect until it's terminated. In a real audit, inspectors will check to make sure that the forms are filled out correctly and that the coverage is continuous.
What to do
- Use the prescribed forms (MCS-90B and MCS-82B) for endorsements and surety bonds.
- Ensure that the endorsements specify continuous coverage until termination.
- Check the FMCSA website for the correct forms and instructions.
- Verify that the forms are filled out correctly and that the coverage is continuous before submitting them.