Ask X3What does 49 CFR 390.31 (Copies of records and documents) require?
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As a motor-carrier owner, according to 49 CFR 390.31, you are required to keep all necessary fleet records and documents for their specified time periods. However, unless the rules state otherwise, you do not have to keep the original paper documents; you can keep copies instead, as long as those copies are easy to read (legible) and accurately show all the required information.