(a) Federal requirements. A pipeline welding truck, as defined in paragraph (b) of this section, including the individuals operating such vehicle and the employer of such individual, is exempt from the following:
- (1) Any requirement relating to registration as a motor carrier, including the requirement to obtain and display a Department of Transportation number, in 49 CFR part 365 or 390.
- (2) Any requirement relating to driver qualifications in 49 CFR part 391.
- (3) Any requirement relating to driving of commercial motor vehicles in 49 CFR part 392.
- (4) Any requirement relating to parts and accessories and inspection, repair, and maintenance of commercial motor vehicles in 49 CFR parts 393 and 396.
- (5) Any requirement relating to hours of service of drivers, including maximum driving and on duty time, found in 49 CFR part 395.
- (b) Definition. “Pipeline welding truck” means a motor vehicle that is travelling in the State in which the vehicle is registered or another State, is owned by a welder, is a pick-up style truck, is equipped with a welding rig that is used in the construction or maintenance of pipelines, and has a gross vehicle weight and combination weight rating and weight of 15,000 pounds or less.
[81 FR 47720, July 22, 2016]