[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 49, Volume 4] [Revised as of October 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 49CFR356.5] [Page 764-765] TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER III--FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PART 356--MOTOR CARRIER ROUTING REGULATIONS--Table of Contents Sec. 356.5 Traversal authority. (a) Scope. An irregular route motor carrier may operate between authorized service points over any reasonably direct or logical route unless expressly prohibited. [[Page 765]] (b) Requirements. Before commencing operations, the carrier must, regarding each State traversed: (1) Notify the State regulatory body in writing, attaching a copy of its operating rights; (2) Designate a process agent; and (3) Comply with 49 CFR 387.315.