[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.

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    (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.