# 49 C.F.R. § 385.715 (2026): Duration of safety monitoring system

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P385_S385_715

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 385.715 (2026)
- **Heading:** Duration of 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 / § 385.715: § 385.715   Duration of safety monitoring system.

## Text

(a) Each non-North America-domiciled carrier subject to this subpart will remain in the safety monitoring system for at least 18 months from the date FMCSA issues its new entrant registration, except as provided in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section.
(b) If, at the end of this 18-month period, the carrier's most recent safety rating was Satisfactory and no additional enforcement or safety improvement actions are pending under this subpart, the non-North America-domiciled carrier's new entrant registration will become permanent.
(c) If, at the end of this 18-month period, FMCSA has not been able to conduct a compliance review, the carrier will remain in the safety monitoring system until a compliance review is conducted. If the results of the compliance review are satisfactory, the carrier's new entrant registration will become permanent.
(d) If, at the end of this 18-month period, the carrier's new entrant registration is suspended under § 385.709(a) of this subpart, the carrier will remain in the safety monitoring system until FMCSA either:
(1) Determines that the carrier has taken corrective action; or
(2) Completes measures to revoke the carrier's new entrant registration under § 385.709(c) of this subpart.

## 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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