# 49 CFR § 385.14: Motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders delinquent in paying civil penalties: prohibition on transportation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.14

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 385.14
- **Heading:** Motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders delinquent in paying civil penalties: prohibition on transportation
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER III—FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > SUBCHAPTER B—FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS > PART 385—SAFETY FITNESS PROCEDURES > Subpart A—General

## Text

(a) A CMV owner or operator that has failed to pay civil penalties imposed by the FMCSA, or has failed to abide by a payment plan, may be prohibited from operating CMVs in interstate commerce under 49 CFR 386.83.
(b) A broker, freight forwarder, or for-hire motor carrier that has failed to pay civil penalties imposed by the FMCSA, or has failed to abide by a payment plan, may be prohibited from operating in interstate commerce, and its registration may be suspended under the provisions of 49 CFR 386.84.
[65 FR 78427, Dec. 15, 2000]

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 385.1 § 385.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.3 § 385.3 Definitions and acronyms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.4 § 385.4 Matter incorporated by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.4.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.5 § 385.5 Safety fitness standard.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.5.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.7 § 385.7 Factors to be considered in determining a safety rating.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.7.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.9 § 385.9 Determination of a safety rating.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.9.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.11 § 385.11 Notification of safety fitness determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.11.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.13 § 385.13 Unsatisfactory rated motor carriers; prohibition on transportation; ineligibility for Federal contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.13.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.14 § 385.14 Motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders delinquent in paying civil penalties: prohibition on transportation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.14.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.15 § 385.15 Administrative review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.15.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.17 § 385.17 Change to safety rating based upon corrective actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.17.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.19 § 385.19 Safety fitness information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.19.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.21 § 385.21 Separation of functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.21.md)
- [49 CFR § 385.101 § 385.101 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-385.101.md)

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