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Who Needs
DOT Compliance?
DOT regulations are applicable to any CMV operator in the United States not just trucking companies. A CMV, outside of belonging to a company or corporation, is defined as any vehicle that satisfies one of the following conditions:
- Weighs (including any load) 10,001 lbs or more.
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Transports hazardous materials (property-carrying vehicle) in a quantity requiring
a hazardous material placard.
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Transports 16 or more passengers (passenger-carrying vehicle), including the
driver, without compensation.
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Transports 9 or more passengers (passenger-carrying vehicle), including the
driver, for compensation.