Intervention Refers to a variety of tools FMCSA uses to address carriers that are found in violation of Federal safety…
Interstate commerce Trade, traffic, or transportation between the following: A place in a State and a place outside of such…
Inspection An evaluation of a driver, vehicle, or both to ensure safe operations. The six levels of inspections conducted in North America…
Hand-held mobile device Any mobile device that requires at least one hand to be fully operational. In order to comply…
For-hire carrier A person or company engaged in the transportation of goods or passengers for compensation. For hire carriers need…
Financial responsibility Policies and bonds that satisfy a carrier’s ability to cover public liability.
Entry-level driver A driver who has less than one year of experience operating a CMV with a CDL in interstate…
Driveaway–towaway An operation in which an empty or unladen motor vehicle with one or more sets of wheels on the…
Disqualification The suspension, revocation, or cancellation of a CDL. For full definition and other important related terms see 49 CFR 383.5.