[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 49, Volume 4]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 49CFR356.5]

[Page 781]
 
                        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.
    (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.