Terminal Inspection Examination of vehicles at carriers' terminal facilities. Although the inspection methodology employed may vary, a Walk-Around technique is…
Straight Truck A commercial motor vehicle in which the power unit and cargo box are non-detachable.
Special Study Ad hoc examination of particular items, usually inspected in support of a particular study or verification/refutation of a…
Private Carrier A commercial motor carrier for which private highway transportation activities are incidental to, and only in furtherance of,…
Out-of-Service (OOS) Violations A violation of the FMCSR or HMR requiring that a commercial vehicle or driver be taken out…
Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) A Federal program providing funds to U.S. states and territories for activities in support…
Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) The computerized system, operated by the FMCSA, containing comprehensive safety data on interstate and…