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depends on how you register the vehicle. A truck could be registered as passenger vehicle for private use and not carry a payload
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Generically speaking, a commercial vehicle is one used in the furtherance or support of a business endeavor.
Any such vehicle used to transport property which has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (maximum safe loaded weight per the manufacturer) of 10,001 lbs. or more, or which is designed or used to transport more than 8 persons (driver included) for compensation, or more than 15 (driver included) without compensation or is used to transport hazardous materials in quantities sufficient to require placarding is subject to state and federal regulations for CMVs.
The definition for commercial driver's license regulations does not apply to vehicles with a GVWR under 26,001 lbs. unless transporting certain quantities of hazardous materials, certain toxins or is designed or used to transport 16 or more people.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 8y agoAny commercial use vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of more than 10,000 lbs. is considered a CMV under the FMCSA, and most states enact similar policies for intrastate use.
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Where can I buy a commercial motor vehicle?
You can buy a commercial motor vehicle on the following website: http://www.nissanofelkgrove.com/nv.htm?gclid=CIyUzKv046oCFQwaQgodNEHi5w. It is a great vehicle.
Do commercial motor vehicle regulations apply to personal motor vehicles?
Absolutely not.
Is barefoot driving illegal in a commercial motor vehicle?
no
Is a law enforcement vehicle considered a commercial vehicle?
No. A commercial vehicle is defined as a motor vehicle used for public transportation or cargo transportation. Generally, A vehicle is designated "commercial" when it is titled or registered to a company. A taxi cab is a commercial vehicle. A police car is not.
What is Commercial Motor Vehicle?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration defines a Commercial Motor Vehicle in 390.5 as any self-propelled or towed motor vehicle used on a highway in interstate commerce to transport passengers or property when the vehicle......(4 features).My question is: the same motor vehicle but in intrastate commerce, is not a commercial motor vehicle?***********************************************************Any Pick-up truck in Calif must be registered commercial. But that's just a money-grab by the State. Calif law defines a commercial vehicle as any motor vehicle, including passenger cars used on public roadways for the purpose of hire (taxi) or cargo transport for financial compensation. Other words, if you use your car or truck to make money it's commercial. They make certain exemptions for example a Pizza-delivery guy is not commercial. (Again, the top is not my work but somehow my name is there, I don't want credit for somebody else's good work -Ron
The driver of a commercial motor vehicle must stop within how many feet of railroad tracks?
The driver of a commercial motor vehicle must stop within how many feet of railroad tracks?
Can someone with diabetes operate a commercial motor vehicle in Texas?
Yes, someone with diabetes can indeed operate a commercial motor vehicle in Texas as long as they are healthy enough. There are other options other than insulin.
What is the gross vehicle weight of a commercial vehicle?
Depends on the vehicle itself. Any vehicle used for commercial purposes is a commercial vehicle. Vehicles requiring a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) are defined as a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, but commercial vehicles can be of a lower GVWR than a CMV. Anyone driving a commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs. GVWR is supposed to possess and retain a DOT medical card, and any commercial vehicle over 26,000 lbs. GVWR requires a CDL, as well as any vehicle of any GVWR which is a bus designed to transport more than 15 persons (including the driver) or is carrying a quantity of hazardous materials which requires hazmat placards to be displayed.
Is it considered trespassing for a representative of a motor carrier to remove freight from a commercial vehicle owned by another motor carrier company?
No, probably not.
How do you define a bus?
A bus is a large commercial motor vehicle designed for passenger transportation by road.
What is the differense between a CDL and CMV?
CDL stands for Commercial Drivers Licence. It's the licence you must hold to operate a CMV. CMV stands for Commercial Motor Vehicle, and is the vehicle itself.
Ohio law for Breach of Contract on motor vehicle?
Refer to Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 1345 Title 13 Commercial Transactions / Non-conforming New Motor Vehicle law.
