[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.