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3 days ago · Sec. 7a. (1) "Commercial motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if 1 or more of the following apply: (a) It is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.
5 days ago · Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is raising awareness and sharing ways to improve road safety by hosting its annual Our Roads, Our Safety® Week from May 5-11, 2024. The weeklong safety observance is dedicated to educating commercial motor vehicle drivers and all ...
5 days ago · Operational Test: In collaboration with CVSA, FMCSA is researching the feasibility and potential benefits of Level VIII Inspections by carrying out an operational test. Preparation for the operational test began in 2023. The test will be carried out in phases starting in 2024.
For purposes of the annual inspection, a commercial motor vehicle is: A vehicle or combination of motor vehicles having a gross vehicle weight greater than 26,000 pounds A bus (more than 15 passengers including the driver)
1 day ago · The Different Classes of Commercial Driver’s License Class A. As you might have guessed, this is the highest class available. With this license, you can drive a vehicle whose Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) exceeds 26,000 pounds. The towed vehicle’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) can be more than 10,000 pounds.
2 days ago · (2) A producer of a vehicle subcomponent system essential to the operation of the vehicle or the safety of an occupant may operate or move a motor vehicle upon a street or highway solely to transport or test the subcomponent system if the motor vehicle displays, in the manner prescribed in section 225, 1 special plate approved by the secretary of state.
5 days ago · Light trucks, such as pickups, sport utility vehicles and minivans are categorized as commercial vehicles: heavy/medium duty buses and trucks over 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating;...
