GlossaryGuide

Facility Type The type of facility – fixed or roadside – where the inspection was conducted.

Duration The amount of time required to complete a given inspection. It is calculated using the “start” and “finish” times recorded by the inspector on the inspection document.

Driver Violation A violation discovered during the inspection which pertains to the driver of the commercial vehicle.

Driver-Only Inspection Examines only the driver-related aspects of the standard Full Inspection, including compliance with commercial drivers’ licensing requirements, medical certifications and waivers, and the hours-of-service regulations. This inspection type is a Level III inspection.

Double A commercial motor vehicle consisting of a truck-tractor and two detachable trailers.

Defect Group The “group” to which a given violation is attributed. In this report, all violations identifiable during the driver-vehicle inspections are assigned to one of three mutually-exclusive groups: vehicle, driver, or hazardous materials.

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) An organization of states and provinces in the United States, Canada, and Mexico dedicated to improving the uniformity of commercial motor vehicle safety enforcement.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE A motor vehicle, usually a truck or bus, which transports freight or passengers for compensation.

CARRIER TYPE “For-hire” or “Private.”

BUS Any motor vehicle designed, constructed, and used for the commercial transportation of 15 or more passengers, including the driver.