# 49 CFR § 392.9a: Operating authority

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-392.9a

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 392.9a
- **Heading:** Operating authority
- **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 392—DRIVING OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES > Subpart A—General

## Text

(a) Operating authority required. A motor vehicle providing transportation requiring operating authority must not be operated—
(1) Without the required operating authority or
(2) Beyond the scope of the operating authority granted.
(b) Penalties. Every motor carrier providing transportation requiring operating authority shall be ordered out of service if it is determined that the motor carrier is operating a vehicle in violation of paragraph (a) of this section. In addition, the motor carrier may be subject to penalties in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 14901.
(c) Administrative review. Upon issuance of the out-of-service order under paragraph (b) of this section, the driver shall comply immediately with such order. Opportunity for review shall be provided in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 554 not later than 10 days after issuance of such order.
[71 FR 50867, Aug. 28, 2006, as amended at 78 FR 60233, Oct. 1, 2013]

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 392.1 § 392.1 Scope of the rules in this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-392.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 392.2 § 392.2 Applicable operating rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-392.2.md)
- [49 CFR § 392.3 § 392.3 Ill or fatigued operator.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-392.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 392.4 § 392.4 Drugs and other substances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-392.4.md)
- [49 CFR § 392.5 § 392.5 Alcohol prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-392.5.md)
- [49 CFR § 392.6 § 392.6 Schedules to conform with speed limits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-392.6.md)
- [49 CFR § 392.7 § 392.7 Equipment, inspection and use.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-392.7.md)
- [49 CFR § 392.8 § 392.8 Emergency equipment, inspection and use.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-392.8.md)
- [49 CFR § 392.9 § 392.9 Inspection of cargo, cargo securement devices and systems.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-392.9.md)
- [49 CFR § 392.9a § 392.9a Operating authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-392.9a.md)
- [49 CFR § 392.9b § 392.9b Prohibited transportation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-392.9b.md)
- [49 CFR § 392.10 § 392.10 Railroad grade crossings; stopping required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-392.10.md)
- [49 CFR § 392.11 § 392.11 Railroad grade crossings; slowing down required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-392.11.md)
- [49 CFR § 392.12 § 392.12 Highway-rail crossings; safe clearance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-392.12.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-392.9a. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.