Direct compensation Payment made to the motor carrier by the passengers or a person acting on behalf of the passengers…
Corrective action plan A plan developed by a carrier and provided to FMCSA that explains why a safety problem is…
Cooperative Safety Plan A voluntary plan a carrier may implement with the help of an FMCSA enforcement officer to address…
Conviction An unvacated adjudication of guilt or failure to comply with the law.
Controlled substance Substances as identified in 49 CFR 40.85. In accordance with FMCSA rules, urinalyses will be conducted to detect the…
Compliance, Safety, Accountability Comprehensive safety compliance and enforcement program that enables FMCSA and State Partners to monitor carrier safety and…
Compliance review An onsite examination of motor carrier operations, such as drivers’ hours of service, maintenance and inspection, driver qualification,…
Commercial Motor Vehicle (as defined in 49 CFR 390.5) Any self-propelled or towed motor vehicle used on a highway in…
Commercial Motor Vehicle (As defined in 49 CFR 383.5) This additional definition only applies to regulations in 49 CFR 383.…
Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) A CLP is issued to an individual by a State or other jurisdiction of domicile. See 49…