Roadside Inspection See Inspection. Roadside inspections may be conducted at a variety of locations, such as weigh stations, border checkpoints, bus terminals, or when a law enforcement official stops a CMV.
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Refusal to submit
Refusal to submit (to an alcohol or controlled substances test) Means that a driver: Fails to appear for any test (except a pre-employment test) within a reasonable time, as determined by the employer, consistent with applicable DOT agency regulations, after being directed to do so by the employer. Fails to remain at the testing site… Continue reading Refusal to submit
Public liability
Public liability The motor carrier’s responsibility for bodily injury, property damage, and environmental restoration following an accident.
Private motor carrier of passengers (non-business)
Private motor carrier of passengers (non-business) Provides private interstate transportation of passengers not in furtherance of a commercial enterprise and is not available to the public at large. (Examples: civic organization, scout group, or other organization that purchases or leases a bus for the private transportation of their group.
Private motor carrier of passengers (business)
Private motor carrier of passengers (business) Provides private interstate transportation of passengers in furtherance of a commercial enterprise and is not available to the public at large.
Owner Operator
Owner–Operator A person who operates a CMV under his or her own authority (U.S. DOT Number), as both a motor carrier and self-employed driver.
Over-the-road bus
Over-the-road bus A bus characterized by an elevated passenger deck located over a baggage compartment.
Out-of-Service Order
Out-of-Service Order A declaration issued by FMCSA or a law enforcement professional that prohibits a motor carrier or driver from operating a commercial motor vehicle.
Operating authority
Operating authority Dictates the type of operation a company may run and the cargo it may carry. Some types of carrier must obtain operating authority in addition to registering (U.S. DOT Number) with FMCSA.
On Duty
On Duty All time from when a driver begins compensated work, or is required to be ready to work, until the time the driver is relieved of all responsibilities for performing work.