Business · 06/06/2011

FMCSA Issues Regulatory Guidance on Designation of Steerable Rear Axle Operators as Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued regulatory guidance on the classification of tillermen, individuals who control the steerable rear axle on commercial motor vehicles, as drivers under federal regulations. This guidance aims to provide clarity on the applicability of driver licensing and qualification rules to tillermen, affecting the motor carrier industry and state enforcement personnel.