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exempt motor carrier

An exempt motor carrier is a "for-hire" motor carrier that is exempt from economic regulation because of commodities being hauled (e.g., ordinary livestock or agricultural commodities).

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exempt motor carrier

An exempt motor carrier is a "for-hire" motor carrier that is exempt from economic regulation because of commodities being hauled (e.g., ordinary livestock or agricultural commodities).

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Exempt motor carriers in interstate commerce are not subject to the same insurance filing requirements as common and contract carriers but are subject to the same safety regulations.