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Direct compensation Payment made to the motor carrier by the passengers or a person acting on behalf of the passengers for the transportation services provided, and not included in a total package charge or other assessment for highway transportation services.

Corrective action plan A plan developed by a carrier and provided to FMCSA that explains why a safety problem is occurring and the action the carrier will take to correct the problem and ensure that it does not reoccur.

Cooperative Safety Plan A voluntary plan a carrier may implement with the help of an FMCSA enforcement officer to address safety problems. This plan may be used alone or with a Notice of Violation (NOV), but it cannot replace a Notice of Claim (NOC).

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 presence of the following five drugs: Marijuana Cocaine Opiates Amphetamines Phencyclidine (PCP)

Compliance, Safety, Accountability Comprehensive safety compliance and enforcement program that enables FMCSA and State Partners to monitor carrier safety and intervene with carriers to address problems before crashes occur.

Compliance review An onsite examination of motor carrier operations, such as drivers’ hours of service, maintenance and inspection, driver qualification, Commercial Driver’s License requirements, financial responsibility, accidents, hazardous materials, and other safety and transportation records to determine whether a motor carrier meets the safety fitness standard. A compliance review may be conducted to investigate potential… Continue reading Compliance review

Commercial Motor Vehicle (as defined in 49 CFR 390.5) Any self-propelled or towed motor vehicle used on a highway in interstate commerce to transport passengers or property when the vehicle: Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating, or gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight, of 4,536 kg (10,001 pounds) or… Continue reading Commercial Motor Vehicle (as defined in 49 CFR 390.5)

Commercial Motor Vehicle (As defined in 49 CFR 383.5) This additional definition only applies to regulations in 49 CFR 383. A motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle is a: Combination Vehicle (Group A)—having a gross combination weight rating or gross combination weight… Continue reading Commercial Motor Vehicle

Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) A CLP is issued to an individual by a State or other jurisdiction of domicile. See 49 CFR 383.25. When carried with a valid driver’s license issued by the same State or jurisdiction, it authorizes the individual to operate a class of CMV when accompanied by a holder of a valid CDL… Continue reading Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP)