FMCSA Personal Conveyance Rules EXPLAINED! (What Truckers MUST Know!)

FMCSA Personal Conveyance Rules EXPLAINED! (What Truckers MUST Know!)

Personal conveyance is one of the most confusing FMCSA rules for truck drivers and getting it wrong could put you out of service. In this video, I break down exactly what personal conveyance really means, what the FMCSA regulations actually say, and how DOT inspectors and CVSA officers enforce it.

You’ll learn:
✅ The official FMCSA definition of personal conveyance
✅ Situations where you can and cannot use it
✅ Common mistakes that lead to violations
✅ Real-world examples from inspections
✅ How to protect your CDL and avoid fines

Most drivers think they know this rule...but trust me, this is the one that gets truckers in trouble the most.

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If you’re a CDL driver who wants to stay compliant and keep rolling without stress, make sure to watch this all the way through.

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