A vehicle meeting the requirements of the Covered Farm Vehicle (CFV) definition with GVWR/GCWR/GVW/GCW of 26,001 lbs. or less may use the exception anywhere in the United States.
A CFV with a GVWR/GCWR/GVW/GCW of 26,002 lbs. or more may use the exception in the state of registration, or within 150 air miles of the farm where it is registered. (49 CFR §390.5T & 390.39).
This is commonly referred to as “MAP-21.” A CFV is exempt the following parts of the federal regulations:
- Part 382, Drug and alcohol testing
- Part 383, CDL
- Part 395, Hours of service (i.e., log book)
- Part 396, Inspection, repair and maintenance (i.e., annual inspection)
