You're driving a CMV loaded with hazardous materials. Under 49 CFR 177.817, where must your shipping papers be kept while you are at the vehicle's controls?

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Regulation

49 CFR 177.817(e)(2)(i) — shipping paper location while driver is at the vehicle's controls

Why This Matters

If you're incapacitated in a crash, first responders have seconds, not minutes, to find out what's on your trailer before deciding how to approach it. The arm's-reach/door-pocket rule exists so anyone, not just you, can locate the papers instantly.