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Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS)

Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS) Established by FMCSA pursuant to section 12007 of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act…

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Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) A type of driver's license required to operate large or heavy vehicles. Requires a higher level…

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Coercion

Coercion A threat or act by someone to withhold business or work opportunities, or any adverse employment action, against another…

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Brake inspector

Brake inspector Any employee who is responsible for ensuring that all brake inspections, maintenance, service, or repairs meet Federal standards.

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Alcohol

Alcohol Alcohol is the intoxicating agent in beverage alcohol, ethyl alcohol, or other low molecular weight alcohols including methyl and…

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Acute noncompliance

Acute noncompliance Violation(s) that require immediate corrective actions by a carrier, regardless of the carrier’s overall safety posture.

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Accident

Accident An event involving a CMV that results in: A fatality; Injury to a person who needs immediate medical treatment…

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TERM FMCSA Definition – “Acronyms”

Acronyms ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act CDL - Commercial Driver’s License CDLIS - Commercial Driver’s License Information System CFR - Code of Federal…

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TERM FMCSA Definition – “Hazardous Materials”

Hazardous Materials Hazardous Materials: “bulk” and “non-bulk” are defined in 49 CFR 171.8, as follows: Bulk: A packaging, without any intermediate form…

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TERM FMCSA Definition – “Drivers”

Drivers NOTE: Any driver who engages in both interstate and intrastate transportation should be counted as an interstate driver. Interstate -…

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