Truck-Tractor A self-propelled motor vehicle designed and primarily used to draw other vehicles.
Terminal Inspection Examination of vehicles at carriers' terminal facilities. Although the inspection methodology employed may vary, a Walk-Around technique is…
Straight Truck A commercial motor vehicle in which the power unit and cargo box are non-detachable.
Special Study Ad hoc examination of particular items, usually inspected in support of a particular study or verification/refutation of a…
Private Carrier A commercial motor carrier for which private highway transportation activities are incidental to, and only in furtherance of,…
Out-of-Service (OOS) Violations A violation of the FMCSR or HMR requiring that a commercial vehicle or driver be taken out…
Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) A Federal program providing funds to U.S. states and territories for activities in support…