C.F.R. » Title 49 » CHAPTER III—FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › SUBCHAPTER B—FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS › PART 396—INSPECTION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE

49 C.F.R. § 396.5

Lubrication

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Every motor carrier shall ensure that each motor vehicle subject to its control is—

(a) Properly lubricated; and

(b) Free of oil and grease leaks.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1974–2025 · leading case: United States v. John Lee Bowen, 500 F.2d 960 (9th Cir. 1974).
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United States v. John Lee Bowen, 500 F.2d 960 (9th Cir. 1974). · cites it 2× “304 and 49 C.F.R. 396.5. Certainly, if contraband is discovered during such a search it could be used as evidence of the commission of a crime.”
Bryant v. Rauls (W.D. Ky. 2025). “Hamilton, the Kentucky Court of Appeals applied a standard of care established by 49 C.F.R. § 396.5 , reasoning that “Kentucky adopted large portions of the FMCSR for commercial motor vehicles, including 49 C.”
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