Private Motor Carrier of Passengers (Business)

More than 15 passengers, including the driver

Private Motor Carrier means a person who provides transportation of property or passengers, by commercial motor vehicle, and is not a for-hire motor carrier. 

Private Motor Carrier of Passengers (Business) means a private motor carrier engaged in the interstate transportation of passengers which is provided in the furtherance of a commercial enterprise and is not available to the public at large.

PMCP (Business) is basically the transportation of passengers in the furtherance of a commercial purpose and not available to the general public. Examples includes: professional musicians and companies that transport their own employees. 

PMCP (Business) must comply with the FMCSRs as listed below:

Part 382: All applies -        Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing

Part 383: All applies -        Commercial Driver’s License Standards

Part 385: All applies -        Safety Fitness Procedures

Part 390: All applies -        Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; General           

Part 391: All applies -        Qualifications of Drivers (see 391.69) 

• • • • • • ALL applicable EXCEPT: if a single employer driver prior to July 1, 1994 and currently still with same carrier: employment application, background and character investigations, and road test.

Part 392: All applies -        Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles

Part 393: All applies -        Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation

Part 395: All applies -        Hours of Service of Drivers

Part 396: All applies -        Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance