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Auxiliary Service (Shuttle) If the assigned over-the-road van is unable to make a normal pickup/delivery because of physical constraints and a second, smaller, vehicle is needed, this is considered Auxiliary Service (a shuttle). Examples of such physical constraints include situations such as a road or driveway that is too narrow, a bridge unable to support… Continue reading Auxiliary Service (Shuttle)

Appliance Service by Third Party The preparation of major electrical appliances to make them safe for shipment. Charges for these services may be in addition to the line haul charges.

Agent A local moving company authorized to act on behalf of a larger, national company.

Advanced Charges Charges for services performed by someone other than the mover. A professional, craftsman, or other third party may perform these services at your request. The mover pays for these services and adds the charges to your bill of lading charges.

Accessorial (Additional) Services Services such as packing, appliance servicing, unpacking, or piano stair carries that you request to be performed (or that are necessary because of landlord requirements or other special circumstances). Charges for these services may be in addition to the line haul charges.

Safety-sensitive function All time from the time a driver begins to work or is required to be in readiness to work until the time he/she is relieved from work and all responsibility for performing work.

Safety Rating A safety rating is an evaluation of a motor carrier’s safety performance that is available to the carrier and the public. FMCSA issues one of three safety ratings: Satisfactory, Conditional, Unsatisfactory.

Safety Measurement System The web-based system FMCSA uses to collect data from roadside inspections, including driver and vehicle violations; crash reports from the last two years; and investigation results to identify motor carriers with safety problems to prioritize them for interventions.

Safety management controls The systems, policies, programs, practices, and procedures used by a motor carrier to ensure compliance with applicable safety and hazardous materials regulations.

Safety Audit An examination of a motor carrier’s operations to provide educational and technical assistance on safety and the operational requirements of the FMCSRs and applicable HMRs and to gather critical safety data needed to make an assessment of the carrier’s safety performance and basic safety management controls. Safety Audits do not result in safety… Continue reading Safety Audit