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Commercial Truck Passenger Authorization Form
Record the passenger, authorized trip endpoints, expiration date, and carrier approval without adding a liability waiver.
Who It’s For
Carriers authorizing a passenger in a commercial vehicle other than a bus.
How to Use It
Use when the carrier under whose authority the vehicle operates chooses to authorize a passenger and written authorization is required. Confirm company rules, insurance, equipment, and applicable law before approval. The form does not authorize a driver or passenger to disregard safety requirements.
What’s Included
- Required passenger and trip details
- Carrier approval and conditions
- Driver receipt record
392.60 contains exceptions, including assigned employees, emergency aid, and livestock attendants, plus a specified farm-operation exception. Apply the rule to the actual operation. This form contains no release of liability, indemnity, wage deduction, or repayment agreement.
Put It into Practice
Need help applying this to your operation? Run the DOT Compliance Self-Check.
Related Downloads
Official References
Check the applicable requirements alongside your company procedures.
Using This Download
Is this a fillable PDF?
This is a printable 1-page PDF. Complete it by hand after printing, or add text with a PDF editor. It does not contain interactive form fields.
Can MSM customize it for our company?
Yes. MSM clients can ask their MSM team to adapt the resource to company procedures, reporting contacts, equipment, and branding. The standard public download is available to everyone.
Reviewed October 26, 2026. These resources support U.S. trucking safety work. Apply the rules, exceptions, equipment instructions, and state requirements relevant to your operation. A completed form does not by itself establish compliance.