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 one State as part of a through movement that originates or terminates in another State or country.  

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 part of a through movement that originates or terminates in another State or country.

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 the surface of the roadway is being transported: Between a vehicle manufacturer’s facilities; Between a vehicle manufacturer and a dealership or purchaser; Between a dealership, or other entity selling or leasing the vehicle, and a… Continue reading TERM FMCSA Definition – “Driveaway/Towaway Operation”

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 cargo tank conforms to 49 CFR part 178, subpart J, and 49 CFR part 180, subpart E; Alters the certificate of construction of cargo tank; Ensures the continuing qualification of a cargo tank by performing… Continue reading TERM FMCSA Definition – “Cargo Tank Facility”

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 subject to the commercial registration requirements to provide the actual interstate transportation. In the ordinary course of business, freight forwarders: (1) assemble and consolidate shipments, (2) conduct break bulk and distribution operations, and (3) assume… Continue reading TERM FMCSA Definition – “Freight Forwarder”

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 to the commercial registration requirements to provide the actual transportation.

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 Materials) – transports any amount of hazardous materials. Property (Non-Hazardous Materials) – does not transport any hazardous materials. Passengers (Business) – A private motor carrier engaged in the interstate transportation of passengers which is provided in the furtherance… Continue reading TERM FMCSA Definition – “Private Motor Carrier”