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FMCSA and federal trucking rules
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulates commercial motor-vehicle safety. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations address driver qualifications, vehicle operation and carrier responsibilities. Their application depends on the operation and the definitions and exceptions in the regulations, not simply whether a vehicle is called a truck. (Full article...)
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