FMCSA

For-Hire Carrier – Authorized

For-Hire Carrier - Authorized A for-hire carrier subject to economic regulation by the Interstate Commerce Commission.

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For-Hire Carrier

For-Hire Carrier A commercial motor carrier whose primary business activity is the transportation of property or passenger by motor vehicle…

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Fleet Size

Fleet Size The total number of power units (truck-tractors and straight trucks) owned or operated by a given motor carrier.

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Fixed Facility

Fixed Facility A state commercial vehicle "scale" facility or other permanent site used to conduct inspections.

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) Regulations governing the safe operation of commercial vehicles engaged in interstate commerce. The FMCSR are…

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) The administration within the U.S Department of Transportation (USDOT) responsible for monitoring and developing…

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Facility Type

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

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Duration

Duration The amount of time required to complete a given inspection. It is calculated using the "start" and "finish" times…

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Driver Violation

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

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Driver-Only Inspection

Driver-Only Inspection Examines only the driver-related aspects of the standard Full Inspection, including compliance with commercial drivers' licensing requirements, medical…

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