Skills that do not fit the categories above (14.9K skills)
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 for vehicle brake system inspection requirements. Covers daily DVIR, weekly maintenance, brake adjustment check, and the 'percent of out-of-adjustment' rule.
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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 when a carrier asks how to spec a new tractor — engine choice (X15 vs DD16 vs PACCAR MX), transmission (manual vs automated manual vs automatic), axle ratio, sleeper size, fuel tanks, aerodynamic options, electronic features, warranty, fleet-spec vs premium-spec tradeoffs, and how spec choices affect resale value.
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Use this skill when the user asks about team driving — two-driver OTR operations, how teams maximize miles, HOS rules with sleeper berth swap, pay structures, equipment requirements (sleeper berth specs), team retention, and common challenges. Reference 49 CFR 395.1(g).
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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 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 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 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 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 selecting or replacing an ELD provider. Covers the FMCSA Registered ELD list, evaluation criteria, common provider removals from the registered list, and the 60-day transition rule.
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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 the value and limits of CVSA decals. Covers when they apply, what they signal, and inspector discretion.
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Use this skill to differentiate IFTA (fuel tax) and IRP (apportioned registration). Covers what each is for, deadlines, and how they interact.
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Use this skill to understand the geographic patterns of FMCSA inspections. Covers high-inspection states, why they're high-inspection, and operational planning.
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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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Use this skill to understand which MVR violations disqualify a driver under federal rules. Covers § 391.15 disqualifications, varying state rules, and CSA impact.
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Use this skill to clarify when a driver must report a conviction to the carrier, and what records the driver must maintain. Covers § 391.27 annual driver's certificate.
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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 when the user asks about logging / log hauling operations — short-haul exemption specifics for logging, log truck securement, axle weights, state-by-state logging permits (especially OR, WA, ID, BC), bunk + stake configurations, and how logging fits into FMCSA + state rules. Reference 49 CFR 393 for cargo securement of logs.
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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 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 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 to file your IFTA quarterly fuel tax return. Covers filing windows, calculation, payment, and refund situations.
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