FMCSA

Common Vehicle Configurations

Common Vehicle Configurations    

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Walk-Around Inspection

Walk-Around Inspection Follows most procedures of the Full Inspection, except those actions which can only be accomplished by climbing underneath…

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Vehicle Violation

Vehicle Violation A violation of the FMCSR or HRM.

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Vehicle Configuration

Vehicle Configuration Arrangement of the individual units - truck-tractors, trailers, etc. - comprising a commercial vehicle.

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USDOT Number

USDOT Number An identification number assigned to all interstate commercial carriers regulated by the FMCSA. The number is used to…

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Truck-Tractor

Truck-Tractor A self-propelled motor vehicle designed and primarily used to draw other vehicles.

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Triple

Triple A commercial motor vehicle consisting of a truck-tractor and three detachable trailers.

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Terminal Inspection

Terminal Inspection Examination of vehicles at carriers' terminal facilities. Although the inspection methodology employed may vary, a Walk-Around technique is…

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Straight Truck

Straight Truck A commercial motor vehicle in which the power unit and cargo box are non-detachable.

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Special Study

Special Study Ad hoc examination of particular items, usually inspected in support of a particular study or verification/refutation of a…

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