Intermodal Equipment Chassis For an explanation of what distinguishes an intermodal equipment chassis, How do you tell intermodal equipment (IME) chassis from other types of trailers? To tell IME from other types of trailers: Look at the lower corners. Intermodal containers transported on IME have “twistlocks” at each lower corner to secure them to the… Continue reading TERM FMCSA Definition – “Intermodal Equipment Chassis”
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TERM FMCSA Definition – “Other Vehicle Types”
Other Vehicle Types For illustrations of the various vehicle types, Vehicle_Configuration_508CLN.pdf
TERM FMCSA Definition – “Passenger vehicles”
Passenger vehicles Passenger vehicles are defined as: Motor coach—— A passenger vehicle with an elevated passenger deck over the baggage compartment — usually designed for long distance transportation of passengers, and often equipped with storage racks above the seats. School bus—A vehicle designed and/or equipped mainly to carry primary and secondary students to and from… Continue reading TERM FMCSA Definition – “Passenger vehicles”
TERM FMCSA Definition – “Commercial Motor Vehicle”
Commercial Motor Vehicle 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 more, whichever is greater; or… Continue reading TERM FMCSA Definition – “Commercial Motor Vehicle”
TERM FMCSA Definition – “Intrastate (HM)”
Intrastate (HM) Transportation of any amount of hazardous material entirely within the boundaries of a single State that is not part of a through movement that originates or terminates in another State or country.
TERM FMCSA Definition – “Intrastate (Non-HM)”
Intrastate (Non-HM) Transportation of passengers or property entirely within one State that is not part of a through movement that originates or terminates in another State or country.
TERM FMCSA Definition – “Interstate (HM)”
Interstate (HM) Transportation of any amount of hazardous material: (1) across State lines, including international boundaries; or (2) entirely within one State as part of a through movement that originates or terminates in another State or country.
TERM FMCSA Definition – “Interstate (Non-HM)”
Interstate (Non-HM) Transportation of passengers or property: (1) across State lines, including international boundaries; or (2) within one State as part of a through movement that originates or terminates in another State or country.
TERM FMCSA Definition – “Driveaway/Towaway Operation”
Driveaway/Towaway Operation An operation in which an empty or unladen motor vehicle with one or more sets of wheels on the surface of the roadway is being transported: Between a vehicle manufacturer’s facilities; Between a vehicle manufacturer and a dealership or purchaser; Between a dealership, or other entity selling or leasing the vehicle, and a… Continue reading TERM FMCSA Definition – “Driveaway/Towaway Operation”
TERM FMCSA Definition – “Intermodal Equipment Provider (IEP)”
Intermodal Equipment Provider (IEP) Any person who interchanges intermodal equipment with a motor carrier pursuant to a written interchange agreement or has a contractual responsibility for the maintenance of the intermodal equipment.