[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 49, Volume 4] [Revised as of October 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 49CFR385.9] [Page 1003] TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PART 385_SAFETY FITNESS PROCEDURES--Table of Contents Subpart A_General Sec. 385.9 Determination of a safety rating. (a) Following a compliance review of a motor carrier operation, the FMCSA, using the factors prescribed in Sec. 385.7 as computed under the Safety Fitness Rating Methodology set forth in appendix B of this part, shall determine whether the present operations of the motor carrier are consistent with the safety fitness standard set forth in Sec. 385.5, and assign a safety rating accordingly. (b) Unless otherwise specifically provided in this part, a safety rating will be issued to a motor carrier within 30 days following the completion of a compliance review. [62 FR 60042, Nov. 6, 1997]