TRIP Regulatory Framework & Compliance 3

Question 1

Under the FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program, which of the following is NOT one of the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs)?

Accepted Answer

Financial Responsibility

Answer

The seven CSA BASICs are Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service Compliance, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, Vehicle Maintenance, Hazardous Materials Compliance, and Crash Indicator — Financial Responsibility is not one of them.

Question 2

A freight broker operating in interstate commerce must maintain a surety bond or trust fund in what minimum amount?

Accepted Answer

$75,000

Answer

Under the MAP-21 Act (2012), freight brokers must maintain a surety bond or trust fund of at least $75,000, increased from the prior $10,000 requirement.

Question 3

Which regulation requires commercial motor vehicle operators to use Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) to record hours of service?

Accepted Answer

The ELD Mandate under 49 CFR Part 395

Answer

The ELD mandate under 49 CFR Part 395 requires most CMV drivers to use ELDs to automatically record driving time and support HOS compliance.

Question 4

Under the International Registration Plan (IRP), apportioned registration fees are calculated based on which factor?

Accepted Answer

The percentage of miles operated in each member jurisdiction

Answer

IRP registration fees are apportioned based on the percentage of the carrier's total miles driven in each member jurisdiction during the preceding year.

Question 5

Which of the following correctly describes 'operating authority' as required by the FMCSA?

Accepted Answer

Permission granted by the FMCSA allowing for-hire carriers to transport goods or passengers in interstate commerce

Answer

FMCSA operating authority (MC number) is the permission that authorizes for-hire motor carriers to engage in interstate commerce, distinct from the USDOT registration number.

(TRIP) Transportation Risk and Insurance Professional Practice Test

(TRIP) Transportation Risk and Insurance Professional Practice Test

TRIP Regulatory Framework & Compliance 3