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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 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 when the user asks about state-specific trucking taxes BEYOND IFTA — NY Highway Use Tax (HUT), KY Kentucky Intrastate Tax (KIT), Oregon Weight-Mile Tax, New Mexico Weight-Distance Tax, Connecticut Highway Use Fee, or other state-level road-use taxes for commercial vehicles. Covers thresholds, rates, registration, filing cadence, and how these differ from IFTA. Reference state DOT/DOR resources.

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Use when a carrier asks about trailer types — dry van, reefer, flatbed, step-deck, conestoga, tanker, dump, lowboy, intermodal chassis, auto-hauler. Covers length / weight rules, common specs, reefer unit options (Carrier vs Thermo King), liftgate options, kingpin setting, and trailer-to-tractor matching.

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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 trailer-specific inspection requirements when a trailer is not coupled to a tractor. Covers annual inspection, DVIR rules, and parking inspections.

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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 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 this skill when the user asks the cost of pulling a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in a specific state, or wants to compare MVR fees across multiple states, or is budgeting annual compliance costs for a multi-state fleet. Reference the canonical fee table below; flag that fees change (re-verify with state DMV before annual budget planning).

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Use when a carrier or driver asks about winter trucking, snow chain requirements, hot-weather precautions, summer tire failures, fuel additive use (anti-gel), idle management in extreme temperatures, weight restrictions in spring thaw, or how seasonal demand patterns affect freight rates and capacity.

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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 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 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 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 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 when the user asks about Hours of Service (HOS) rules under 49 CFR 395 — the 11-hour driving limit, 14-hour on-duty window, 60/70 hour rule, 30-minute break, 10-hour off-duty reset, 34-hour restart, sleeper berth provisions, split sleeper berth, short-haul exemption (150-air-mile), agricultural exemption, adverse driving conditions, ELD malfunction handling, personal conveyance, yard moves, or anything related to driver duty status. Cite specific 49 CFR 395 subsection. If the question involves a non-standard operation (passenger carrier, oilfield, agricultural, military), confirm which set of rules applies.

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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 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 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 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 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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