FMCSA

TERM FMCSA Definition – “Interstate (HM)”

Interstate (HM) Transportation of any amount of hazardous material: (1) across State lines, including international boundaries; or (2) entirely within…

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TERM FMCSA Definition – “Interstate (Non-HM)”

Interstate (Non-HM) Transportation of passengers or property: (1) across State lines, including international boundaries; or (2) within one State as…

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TERM FMCSA Definition – “Driveaway/Towaway Operation”

Driveaway/Towaway Operation An  operation in which an empty or unladen motor vehicle with one or more sets of wheels on…

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TERM FMCSA Definition – “Intermodal Equipment Provider (IEP)”

Intermodal Equipment Provider (IEP) Any person who interchanges intermodal equipment with a motor carrier pursuant to a written interchange agreement…

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TERM FMCSA Definition – “Cargo Tank Facility”

Cargo Tank Facility An entity that: Manufactures, repairs, inspects, tests, qualifies, or maintains a cargo tank to ensure that the…

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TERM FMCSA Definition – “Government Entity”

Government Entity A U.S. Federal Government agency, State Government agency, local Government agency or Indian Tribe.

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TERM FMCSA Definition – “Freight Forwarder”

Freight Forwarder An entity that holds itself out to provide transportation of cargo belonging to others, using for-hire motor carriers…

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TERM FMCSA Definition – “Property Broker”

Property Broker An entity that arranges for the interstate transportation of cargo belonging to others, using for-hire motor carriers subject…

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TERM FMCSA Definition – “Private Motor Carrier”

Private Motor Carrier Interstate Transportation by commercial motor vehicle, not for compensation, as defined in 49 CFR part 390. Property (Hazardous…

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TERM FMCSA Definition – “For-Hire Motor Carrier”

For-Hire Motor Carrier Transportation by a motor carrier for compensation, including: Property - Transportation of general freight, hazardous materials or household…

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