# 49 C.F.R. § 385.703 (2026): Safety monitoring system

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P385_S385_703

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 385.703 (2026)
- **Heading:** Safety monitoring system
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter III: FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 385: SAFETY FITNESS PROCEDURES / Subpart I: Safety Monitoring System for Non-North American Carriers / § 385.703: § 385.703   Safety monitoring system.

## Text

(a)
General.
Each non-North America-domiciled carrier new entrant will be subject to an oversight program to monitor its compliance with applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSSs), and Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs).
(b)
Roadside monitoring.
Each non-North America-domiciled carrier new entrant will be subject to intensified monitoring through frequent roadside inspections.
(c)
Safety decal.
Each non-North America-domiciled carrier must have on every commercial motor vehicle it operates in the United States a current decal attesting to a satisfactory North American Standard Commercial Vehicle inspection by a certified FMCSA or State inspector pursuant to 49 CFR 350.201(k). This requirement applies during the new entrant operating period and for three years after the carrier's registration becomes permanent following removal of its new entrant designation.
(d)
Compliance review.
FMCSA will conduct a compliance review on a non-North America-domiciled carrier within 18 months after FMCSA issues the carrier a USDOT Number.

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 385.701 (2026) § 385.701   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P385_S385_701.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 385.703 (2026) § 385.703   Safety monitoring system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P385_S385_703.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 385.705 (2026) § 385.705   Expedited action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P385_S385_705.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 385.707 (2026) § 385.707   The compliance review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P385_S385_707.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 385.709 (2026) § 385.709   Suspension and revocation of non-North America-domiciled carrier registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P385_S385_709.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 385.711 (2026) § 385.711   Administrative review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P385_S385_711.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 385.713 (2026) § 385.713   Reapplying for new entrant registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P385_S385_713.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 385.713T (2026) § 385.713T   Reapplying for new entrant registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P385_S385_713T.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 385.715 (2026) § 385.715   Duration of safety monitoring system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P385_S385_715.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 385.717 (2026) § 385.717   Applicability of safety fitness and enforcement procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P385_S385_717.md)

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