# 49 C.F.R. § 398.7 (2026): Inspection and maintenance of motor vehicles

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## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 398.7 (2026)
- **Heading:** Inspection and maintenance of motor vehicles
- **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 398: TRANSPORTATION OF MIGRANT WORKERS / § 398.7: § 398.7   Inspection and maintenance of motor vehicles.

## Text

Every motor carrier shall systematically inspect and maintain or cause to be systematically maintained, all motor vehicles and their accessories subject to its control, to ensure that such motor vehicles and accessories are in safe and proper operating condition.
[33 FR 19765, Dec. 25, 1968, as amended at 86 FR 57077, Oct. 14, 2021]

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 398.1 (2026) § 398.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P398_S398_1.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 398.2 (2026) § 398.2   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P398_S398_2.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 398.3 (2026) § 398.3   Qualifications of drivers or operators.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P398_S398_3.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 398.4 (2026) § 398.4   Driving of motor vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P398_S398_4.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 398.5 (2026) § 398.5   Parts and accessories necessary for safe operation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P398_S398_5.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 398.6 (2026) § 398.6   Hours of service of drivers; maximum driving time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P398_S398_6.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 398.7 (2026) § 398.7   Inspection and maintenance of motor vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P398_S398_7.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 398.8 (2026) § 398.8   Administration inspection of motor vehicles in operation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P398_S398_8.md)

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