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Navigating the Overlap: Federal vs. State Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
I. IntroductionThe regulation of motor carriers in the United States is a complex system involving both federal and state oversight. While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) establish nationwide safety standards for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) operating in interstate commerce, individual states have the authority to regulate intrastate motor carriers within their borders. This dual regulatory structure often creates challenges for carriers trying to maintain compliance ac
Brandon Wiseman
How the DOT distinguishes interstate from intrastate commerce
Living in a country that has both a federal and state governments inevitably leads to some tension between federal and state laws, particularly when you’re dealing with a topic like highway safety and trucks and buses that frequently cross state lines. Determining whether a commercial driver is engaged in interstate or intrastate commerce is, unfortunately, not as intuitive as it might sound at first blush. But, it's a crucial distinction because it dictates what regulations (i.e., state or fede
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