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Use this skill when buying a used tractor or trailer. Covers verifying compliance status, hidden issues, and what to inspect before signing.

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Use this skill to understand defensive driving course expectations for CMV drivers. Covers federal vs state vs carrier-specific requirements.

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Use this skill to evaluate document retention software options. Covers compliance features, ease of use, integration, and cost.

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Use this skill when the user asks about CMV vehicle inspections under 49 CFR 396 — DVIRs (Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports), pre-trip inspections, post-trip inspections, periodic inspections, annual inspections, who can perform inspections, OOS criteria, and what makes a "no defect" DVIR valid. Cite 49 CFR 396.

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Use this skill when the user asks about CMV oilfield operations — the 24-hour restart exemption (49 CFR 395.1(d)), oilfield-specific HOS rules, hot oil hauling, specialty equipment (winch trucks, kill trucks, frac sand haulers, water haulers), Texas Railroad Commission permitting, oilfield insurance specifics, and how oilfield operations differ from standard OTR trucking. Cite 49 CFR 395.1(d).

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Use this skill for training drivers on effective pre-trip inspection technique. Covers the comprehensive walk-around, time investment, and common areas drivers miss.

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Use this skill when the user asks about weigh-station bypass services — Drivewyze, PrePass, BestPass, NORPASS, OOIDA toll savings — how they work, eligibility criteria, costs, and how they tie into CSA scores. Reference each provider's coverage area + pricing.

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Use this skill when the user asks about trucking insurance — types of coverage (commercial auto, cargo, occupational accident, workers comp, bobtail/non-trucking, MCS-90 endorsement), federal minimums (49 CFR 387), what each covers, owner-operator vs company-driver implications, and how to read a Certificate of Insurance (COI). Cite 49 CFR 387.

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Use this skill when the user asks about oversize / overweight load permits — state-by-state permitting process, escort vehicle (pilot car) requirements, route surveys, federal axle weight limits (Federal Bridge Formula), holiday restrictions, multi-state permits, and how to determine if a load needs a permit. Reference state DOT permitting offices.

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Use when an owner-operator (1099 or LLC/S-corp) asks how to lower their tax bill, what they can deduct, per diem treatment, depreciation choices (Section 179, bonus, MACRS), quarterly estimated payments, S-corp salary vs distributions, retirement plan options (SEP-IRA, Solo 401(k)), or recordkeeping requirements. Covers federal income tax + self-employment tax basics; not state-specific.

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Use this skill for wheel-end maintenance and lubrication. Covers oil-bath vs grease packs, wheel-end loss issues, and inspection intervals.

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Use this skill to understand record retention requirements for currently-employed drivers. Covers DQF, HOS, vehicle records, and D&A specific periods.

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Use this skill when the user asks about refrigerated (reefer) trucking — cold chain compliance, FDA temperature recording requirements, Sanitary Transportation Rule (STR / 21 CFR 1.900-1.934), commodity-specific temperature ranges, refrigeration unit operation, temperature recorder calibration, and how a load is challenged if temperature deviates. Cite 21 CFR Part 1 Subpart Q.

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Use when a carrier is evaluating ELD / telematics / dashcam platforms and needs an objective comparison of Samsara, Motive (formerly KeepTruckin), and Geotab. Covers ELD compliance, AI dashcams, driver scoring, integrations, pricing structure, and which fleet profile suits which platform.

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Use this skill to understand the International Registration Plan (IRP). Covers when you need to register apportioned, how it differs from IFTA, and quarterly fees.

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Use this skill when a driver believes an inspection was conducted improperly. Covers how to request re-inspection, when state agencies will honor it, and what to expect.

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Use this skill to understand the 6 levels of FMCSA roadside inspections and what each covers. Helps drivers know what to expect and helps carriers respond to inspection types.

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Use this skill when a driver needs to edit their own ELD record. Covers what edits are allowed, what edits trigger annotations, the unassigned-driving-time procedure, and when carriers must accept or reject driver edits.

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Use this skill to verify that a driver's medical certificate was issued by a certified examiner on the FMCSA National Registry. Covers the search process, what to verify, and how to handle examiner removal.

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Use this skill to understand the requirement that drivers must self-certify their non-excepted/excepted status with their state driver licensing agency. Covers § 383.71, the four self-cert options, and the state-to-CDL link.

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Use this skill to ensure IFTA decals are properly displayed on every IFTA-qualified vehicle. Covers decal placement, replacement, and what happens at inspection if missing.

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Use this skill when a driver needs to move a CMV within a yard, terminal, or property under § 395.8 yard-move provisions. Covers what counts as yard move, ELD configuration, and where yard move ends and on-duty driving begins.

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Use this skill when the user asks about Household Goods (HHG) movers — 49 CFR 375 + 376 consumer protection rules, FMCSA HHG-specific authority, mover certification, binding vs non-binding estimates, dispute resolution, weight ticket requirements, valuation coverage, and how HHG operations differ from general freight. Cite 49 CFR 375.

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Use this skill to understand how IFTA quarterly mileage is calculated. Covers measurement methods, manual vs ELD-derived, and verification.

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