Walk-Around Inspection Follows most procedures of the Full Inspection, except those actions which can only be accomplished by climbing underneath…
Vehicle Configuration Arrangement of the individual units - truck-tractors, trailers, etc. - comprising a commercial vehicle.
USDOT Number An identification number assigned to all interstate commercial carriers regulated by the FMCSA. The number is used to…
Truck-Tractor A self-propelled motor vehicle designed and primarily used to draw other vehicles.
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…