Regulatory Framework & Compliance Flashcards

Under the Staggers Rail Act of 1980 and subsequent legislation, which agency now has jurisdiction over railroad rates and service disputes?

Answer: Surface Transportation Board (STB)

The Surface Transportation Board (STB), successor to the ICC, has jurisdiction over railroad rate and service disputes following the ICC Termination Act of 1995.

A motor carrier that 'double brokers' a load without shipper consent may violate which regulatory requirement?

Answer: FMCSA operating authority regulations and potentially commit fraud

Double brokering without consent violates FMCSA operating authority regulations because the second broker typically lacks proper authority, and may constitute fraud against the shipper.

What is the primary regulatory distinction between a 'private carrier' and a 'for-hire carrier' under U.S. transportation law?

Answer: Private carriers transport their own goods as a secondary business function, while for-hire carriers transport goods for compensation as their primary business

Private carriers transport goods they own or that are part of their primary business, while for-hire carriers are compensated by others to transport goods, which triggers additional regulatory requirements.

Which of the following correctly describes the 'household goods' regulatory requirements under FMCSA?

Answer: Household goods movers must provide binding or non-binding estimates and are subject to specific consumer protection regulations

FMCSA regulations impose specific consumer protection requirements on household goods movers, including written estimates (binding or non-binding), inventory sheets, and dispute settlement programs.

Under FMCSA regulations, what is the maximum 'on-duty' time per 7-consecutive-day period for a property-carrying CMV driver?

Answer: 70 hours

A property-carrying CMV driver may not drive after accumulating 70 hours on duty in any 8 consecutive days (or 60 hours in 7 consecutive days for carriers not operating every day of the week).

Which of the following best describes the regulatory purpose of the 'Form F' (BMC-84) surety bond in transportation?

Answer: It protects shippers and carriers from financial failure of a licensed property freight broker

BMC-84 (Form F) is the surety bond or trust fund agreement that freight brokers must file with the FMCSA to protect shippers and carriers from broker insolvency or fraud.

Under 49 CFR Part 376, what is required for a motor carrier to legally use an owner-operator's equipment under a lease?

Answer: A written lease agreement specifying compensation, duration, and that the carrier assumes control and responsibility for the equipment

49 CFR Part 376 requires a written lease between authorized carriers and equipment owners (owner-operators) specifying terms, compensation, duration, and confirming the carrier assumes exclusive control of the equipment.