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Last reviewed November 12, 2026.
This page summarizes what we could verify from official sources about how Vermont applies driver vehicle inspection and related vehicle-inspection rules. It is not a complete reprint of Vermont law.
Interstate operations
If you operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce to, from, or through Vermont, the federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) apply, including 49 CFR Part 396 and the DVIR rules in § 396.11 and § 396.13. State rules do not replace those federal interstate requirements. Start with What a DVIR is and who must complete one.
State agency
For Vermont-specific questions, including how the rules apply to operations that stay entirely inside Vermont, contact Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles.
What official sources say about state adoption
As of the date this page was reviewed, we did not independently verify a current official Vermont statute or administrative-rule section adopting 49 CFR Part 396 from an official text we could quote here.
Intrastate operations and variations
Confirm current Vermont adoption of Part 396, including any intrastate weight threshold or DVIR exception, with the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles and by reading the current official Vermont motor-carrier safety rules.
What we could not independently verify from official sources in this review:
- Current official Vermont adoption of 49 CFR Part 396, including any intrastate threshold or DVIR-specific exception.
Please confirm those points with the state agency linked on this page before relying on them.
Related federal guides
Sources
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