DEFINITIONS FOR US DOT NUMBERS
Definitions.
Interstate Haz Mat Carrier
Crosses state lines and transports hazardous materials.
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Interstate Non-Haz Mat Carrier
Crosses state lines and and never transports hazardous materials.
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Intrastate Haz Mat Carrier
Never crosses state lines and transports hazardous materials.
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Intrastate Non-Haz Mat Carrier
Never crosses state lines and never transports hazardous materials.
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Authorized For Hire
A motor carrier operating for hire, as a contract or common carrier of property or passengers and operating under federal operating authority.
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Exempt For Hire
A motor carrier operating for hire transporting exempt commodities only. Exempt commodities include produce, agricultural products and raw forest products.
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Private Carrier
A not-for-hire motor carrier which transports their own property exclusively.
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Private Passengers (Business)
A private motor carrier engaged in the interstate transportation of passengers which is provided in the furtherance of a commercial enterprise and is not available to the public at large (e.g., bands).
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Private Passengers (Non-Business)
A private motor carrier involved in the interstate transportation of passengers that does not otherwise meet the definition of a private motor carrier of passengers (business) (e.g., church buses).
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Migrant
Interstate transportation, including a contract carrier, but not a common carrier of 3 or more migrant workers to and from their employment by any motor vehicle other than a passenger automobile or station wagon.
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U.S. Mail
Transportation of U.S. mail under contract with the U.S. Postal Service.
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Federal Government
Transportation of property or passengers by a U.S. Federal Government Agency.
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State Government
Transportation of property or passengers by a U.S. State Government agency.
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Local Government
Transportation of property or passengers by a local government.
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Indian Tribe
Transportation of property or passengers by a Indian tribal government.
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Interstate Carrier
Crosses state lines.
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Intrastate Carrier
Never crosses state lines.
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