What does Interstate mean in terms of trucking?
Interstate trucking means that you drive a commercial motor vehicle across state lines (including to leave the country) in the transportation of cargo or you transport cargo from one point to another within a state’s boundaries but the ultimate destination of the cargo is outside of the state.
Are there any restrictions on driving across state lines?
Governors in states including Rhode Island, Florida and Texas have implemented interstate travel restrictions, including stopping some drivers coming from out of state at the border to remind them of the quarantine requirement. No state has blocked drivers from passing through on their way to their final destination.
What are the rules for intrastate trucking in Texas?
If you are engaged solely in intrastate trucking, however, you are subject to the rules and requirements of the individual state and state regulatory agency. In Texas, this would be the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (TMCSR).
What’s the difference between Interstate and intrastate commerce?
While any vehicle could be used in interstate commerce, some commercial motor vehicles are more commonly used in intrastate commerce. You can find a list of some of the trucks more commonly used in intrastate vs interstate commerce below. What Are the Insurance Requirements for Texas Intrastate Motor Carriers?
Interstate trucking means that you drive a commercial motor vehicle across state lines (including to leave the country) in the transportation of cargo or you transport cargo from one point to another within a state’s boundaries but the ultimate destination of the cargo is outside of the state.
Governors in states including Rhode Island, Florida and Texas have implemented interstate travel restrictions, including stopping some drivers coming from out of state at the border to remind them of the quarantine requirement. No state has blocked drivers from passing through on their way to their final destination.
Why are there restrictions on driving in the United States?
Data suggests that a restriction of movement helps to slow the rate of infection. But the government — whether local, state or federal — likely cannot keep all of the 273.6 million vehicles registered in the United States off the road.
If you are engaged solely in intrastate trucking, however, you are subject to the rules and requirements of the individual state and state regulatory agency. In Texas, this would be the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (TMCSR).