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The CDL regulations apply to anyone driving a commercial motor vehicle as defined in 383.5 on a roadway that is open to public travel.
This means that mechanics, yard jockeys, supervisors, occasional drivers, or others operating CMVs on public roadways are required to have a CDL. Sometimes there is confusion as to who falls under Part 383, espcecially when the driver does not operate under an actual motor carrier or motorcoach operation. The following entities are not exempt: