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A Texas GuideTo Farm Vehicle ComplianceCVE-13 (Rev. 06/2019)Revised 06/2019 1 Table of Contents 2 Introduction 3 Telephone Directory 5 Definitions and Applicability 6Types of Driver Licenses required on Texas Farm Vehicles 11Qualifications of Drivers FMCSR Part 391 12Hours of Service of Drivers FMCSR Part 395 13Inspection, Repair and Maintenance FMCSR Part 396 15Hazardous Material (HM) Regulations for Farmers 19Texas Motor Carrier Registration Operating Authority 20International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) 20Farm Registration 25Commercial Vehicle Identification Markings 25Weight Law 31Lighting and Brake Requirements 33Slow Moving Vehicles TRC - 33Cylindrical Hay Bale Permit - Width 34Implement of Husbandry - Width Exception 34Oversize Permits 35Seat Belts - Farm Vehicles 36 Safety Chains TRC 37 Tarp L

fuels such as diesel or gasoline, and all types of fertilizers such as anhydrous ammonia, etc. *Important Note: Farm vehicle drivers operating outside the 150 miles of their farm or operating as a for-hire carrier will lose the CDL exemption and must then obtain a commercial driver license for the class of vehicle being driven.

  Commercial, Fertilizers