Ask X3What does 49 CFR 390.42 (Drivers and motor carriers operating intermodal equipment) require?
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Based on 49 CFR 390.42, the requirements for drivers and motor carriers operating intermodal equipment are:
1. Pre-Trip Inspection: Before taking intermodal equipment out on the road, the driver accepting it must inspect the components listed in § 392.7(b) and make sure they are in good working order.
2. Reporting Damage and Defects: When returning intermodal equipment, the driver or motor carrier must report any known damage, defects, or deficiencies to the equipment provider (or their designated agent). This report must include, at a minimum, the items listed in § 396.11(b)(1).
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