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FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
An agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation that regulates the trucking industry.
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Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)A program by FMCSA to improve safety compliance and reduce accidents in the trucking industry.ELD (Electronic Logging Device)A device that records a driver’s hours of service (HOS). Also known as an EOBR (Electronic On-Board Recorder).FHWA (Federal Highway Administration)A division of the U.S. Department of Transportation that specializes in highway transportation.HOS (Hours of Service)Regulations governing the working hours of truck drivers.Trucking AuthorityA license that allows a carrier to operate legally and transport goods for hire.
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