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   hazmat-basics · x3allamerican

   Use this skill when the user asks about hazardous materials (hazmat) transportation under 49 CFR 171-180 — placarding requirements, segregation tables, hazmat employee training (49 CFR 172 Subpart H), Hazmat Safety Permit (HMSP), shipping papers, packaging groups, emergency response phone, security plans, hazmat endorsement on CDL, and bulk vs non-bulk distinctions. Cite specific 49 CFR section.
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   dataq-disputes · x3allamerican

   Use this skill when the user asks about DataQ — FMCSA's data review system at dataqs.fmcsa.dot.gov — for disputing inspection violations, crash records, or other entries that appear in a carrier's CSA / SMS score. Covers Request for Data Review (RDR) process, success rates, common dispute grounds, what evidence to attach, timeline expectations, and how successful disputes reduce BSI (BASIC Severity Indicator) scores. Cite 49 CFR 392.7 and the FMCSA DataQs User Guide.
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   csa-bsi-scoring · x3allamerican

   Use this skill when the user asks about FMCSA Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) program scoring — the seven BASIC categories, BASIC Severity Indicator (BSI), peer percentiles, intervention thresholds, how violations age out, SMS Methodology, ISS (Inspection Selection System), what "alert" status means, Safety Measurement System mechanics, or DataQ disputes. Cite SMS Methodology v3.20.
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   cargo-securement · x3allamerican

   Use this skill when the user asks about cargo securement requirements under 49 CFR 393 Subpart I — Working Load Limit (WLL), tiedown counts, tiedown types, commodity-specific securement rules (lumber, metal coils, paper rolls, concrete pipe, intermodal containers, vehicles, large boulders, dressed lumber, building materials), CVSA out-of-service criteria, and how to calculate aggregate WLL. Cite 49 CFR 393.100-136.
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   hours-of-service · x3allamerican

   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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   driver-pay-models · x3allamerican

   Use this skill when the user asks how to pay CDL drivers — cents per mile (CPM), percentage of revenue, hourly, salary, sleeper-team rate, detention pay, driver-pay laws under FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), and how each model affects retention + recruitment. Cite FLSA + state wage laws.
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   ifta-audit-defense · x3allamerican

   Use this skill when you receive an IFTA audit notification and need to defend your records. Covers preparation, common arguments, and dispute escalation.
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   mvr-and-monitoring · x3allamerican

   Use this skill when the user asks about Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs), 49 CFR 391.25 annual MVR review, continuous MVR monitoring services (SambaSafety, Foley, etc.), state MVR fees, what to look for on an MVR, CDLIS (Commercial Driver License Information System), or how often MVRs must be pulled. Cite 49 CFR 391.25 and 391.27.
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   adverse-action-prep · x3allamerican

   Use this skill when the user asks about FCRA adverse action procedures — what to do when a background check (MVR, criminal, drug test) returns information that may lead to denying employment or terminating a CDL driver. Covers the 5-business-day pre-adverse-action notice, FCRA Summary of Rights, final adverse action notice, state-specific add-ons (CA, NY, etc.), and how to handle disputes. Cite 15 USC § 1681 (FCRA) and 49 CFR 391.
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    dot-audit-readiness · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about DOT audits, FMCSA compliance reviews, new entrant safety audits (NESA), focused investigations, what auditors actually ask for, audit document checklists, common audit failures, the audit ratings (Satisfactory / Conditional / Unsatisfactory), or how to prepare for an upcoming audit. Cite 49 CFR 385.
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    hos-yard-move-rules · x3allamerican

    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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    ifta-quarterly-prep · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) compliance — quarterly returns, jurisdiction reporting, fuel + miles reconciliation, IFTA-100/101 forms, base jurisdiction selection, IFTA license + decals, recordkeeping requirements, common IFTA audit findings, or how to handle non-IFTA jurisdictions. Cite IFTA Articles of Agreement.
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    oilfield-operations · x3allamerican

    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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    towing-and-recovery · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about towing + recovery operations — separate FMCSA authority class, light-duty vs medium-duty vs heavy-duty wrecker rules, AAA + AAA-Plus contracts, Roadside-Assistance (RA) operations, "non-consensual tow" rules + state-by-state, and how towing operations differ from general freight. Reference state Public Utility Commission + 49 CFR 395 application.
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    state-mvr-fee-lookup · x3allamerican

    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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    state-trucking-taxes · x3allamerican

    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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    tractor-spec-options · x3allamerican

    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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    cargo-securement-logs · x3allamerican

    Use this skill for transporting logs. Covers § 393.116 specific rules, bunks, stakes, and tiedowns required.
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    carrier-cybersecurity · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about cybersecurity for a trucking carrier — protecting ELD data, customer information, financial systems, EDI integrations, fleet telematics, ransomware risk, vendor / shipper data sharing, incident response, and FMCSA cyber-recommendations. Reference NIST + CISA cybersecurity frameworks.
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    hos-16-hour-exception · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when a driver needs to extend the 14-hour duty window using the 16-hour exception under § 395.1(o). Covers eligibility, frequency limits (once per 7 days), return-to-terminal requirement, and documentation.
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    medical-certification · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about CDL driver medical certification — 49 CFR 391.41-49 medical qualifications, medical examiner's certificate (Long Form 5876 + Short Form 5875), National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME), medical restrictions, federal disqualifying conditions, exemption programs (vision, diabetes, hearing), the FMCSA Medical Examiner's Handbook, or what to do when a driver's medical cert is downgraded. Cite specific 49 CFR 391 sections.
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    agricultural-exemption · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about the agricultural exemption from Hours of Service (HOS) rules under 49 CFR 395.1(k) — what qualifies as agricultural commodity, the 150-air-mile radius rule, state-declared planting/harvest seasons, livestock hauling specifics, and how to document operations under the exemption. Cite 49 CFR 395.1(k) and 49 USC 5117.
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    cargo-securement-pipes · x3allamerican

    Use this skill for transporting pipes (water, gas, oil, structural). Covers § 393.122 specific rules and roll-prevention.
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    eld-mandate-compliance · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about Electronic Logging Device (ELD) compliance under 49 CFR 395.20-38 — ELD mandate, AOBRD vs ELD transition, ELD exemptions, ELD malfunctions, 8-day paper backup, ELD certification on FMCSA registered list, data file integrity, edits + annotations, driver portability, and how to handle ELD failures at roadside. Cite 49 CFR 395.20-395.38.
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    ifta-audit-preparation · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when your carrier is selected for an IFTA audit. Covers what records to produce, how the audit is conducted, and common findings.
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    log-hauling-operations · x3allamerican

    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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    trucking-insurance-101 · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about trucking insurance — types of coverage (commercial auto, cargo, occupational accident, workers comp, bobtail/non-trucking, MCS-90 endorsement), federal minimums (49 CFR 387), what each covers, owner-operator vs company-driver implications, and how to read a Certificate of Insurance (COI). Cite 49 CFR 387.
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    dot-investigation-types · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about FMCSA investigation types — Focused Investigation vs Comprehensive Review vs Compliance Review (CR) vs Investigation, when each is triggered, scope differences, on-site vs off-site, and how to prepare for each. Cite 49 CFR 385 Subpart C + D.
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    driver-fitness-for-duty · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about driver fitness-for-duty programs — pre-trip readiness assessment, recognizing impairment from drugs/alcohol/medication/fatigue/mental health, refusing assignments when unfit, supervisor training on fitness assessment, FMCSA recommendations on duty status determination, and how to handle a driver who appears unfit. Reference 49 CFR 392.3 + 392.4.
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    fmcsa-portal-navigation · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks where to find specific information at fmcsa.dot.gov — the SAFER (Safety and Fitness Electronic Records System), Carrier Snapshot, Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) data, PSP (Pre-Employment Screening Program), Clearinghouse, Unified Carrier Registration (UCR), MCS-150 update, complaints, DataQs, and the FMCSA Portal login. Reference fmcsa.dot.gov.
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    ifta-vs-irp-differences · x3allamerican

    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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    team-driving-operations · x3allamerican

    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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    tire-management-program · x3allamerican

    Use when a carrier asks about tire program design, when to retread vs replace, position management (steer vs drive vs trailer), inflation pressure standards, casing management, scrub rates, road-call prevention, or vendor program selection (Bridgestone, Michelin, Continental, Goodyear). Covers 49 CFR 393.75 and DOT roadside out-of-service criteria.
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    vehicle-inspection-dvir · x3allamerican

    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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    accident-claims-handling · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about accident claims management — first-notice-of-loss procedures, working with insurance adjusters, claim severity classification, subrogation, claim closure timelines, and how to influence claim outcomes. Different from accident-investigation-playbook (which covers facts); this covers the insurance + claim side.
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    csa-safer-public-display · x3allamerican

    Use this skill to understand what CSA data the public sees about your carrier and how that affects business. Covers SAFER, accessibility, and what's hidden vs visible.
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    dataq-evidence-standards · x3allamerican

    Use this skill to evaluate which DataQ challenges have winning evidence and which don't. Covers documented vs anecdotal evidence and the 8 high-success patterns.
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    drug-and-alcohol-testing · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about commercial driver drug & alcohol testing under 49 CFR 382 + 40 — the six testing reasons (pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, follow-up), MRO process, SAP/return-to-duty process, post-accident triggers, random selection rates, what panels are tested, refusal definitions, or testing programs and consortiums. Cite specific 49 CFR 382 or 40 subsection.
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    electric-truck-readiness · x3allamerican

    Use when a carrier asks about electric trucks — Tesla Semi, Freightliner eCascadia, Volvo VNR Electric, Peterbilt 579EV, range, charging, total cost of ownership, regulatory pushes (CARB ACT, ACF), incentives, infrastructure, depot vs en-route charging, and which routes/applications are EV-ready today.
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    fleet-fuel-card-programs · x3allamerican

    Use when a carrier asks about fuel-card vendor selection (Comdata, EFS, WEX, RTS, Pilot Flying J, Love's Connect), discount levels, fraud control, driver authorization PINs, IFTA reporting features, cash advance, money codes, or how the card fits into payroll/settlement workflows.
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    fmcsa-grants-and-funding · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about FMCSA financial assistance + grants — Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP), High Priority Grants, CMV Operator Apprenticeship Program (CMV-DAP), workforce development funding, hazmat preparedness grants, small carrier financial relief, and state-level grants for trucking infrastructure. Reference fmcsa.dot.gov/grants.
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    hos-eld-provider-vetting · x3allamerican

    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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    med-variance-application · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when a driver does not meet federal medical standards and needs to apply for a variance. Covers application steps, required documentation, and review timeline.
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    da-mro-selection-criteria · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when selecting an MRO for drug testing program oversight. Covers MRO qualifications under Part 40, what the MRO does, and how to evaluate MRO services.
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    dot-physical-exam-decoder · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks how to interpret a DOT medical examiner's findings — what restrictions mean (corrective lenses, hearing aid, no insulin, etc.), what conditions trigger short-term vs 24-month certificates, vision/hearing thresholds, blood pressure categories, sleep apnea screening, when to seek an exemption program, and how to handle a downgrade or denial. Cite 49 CFR 391.41-49 and the FMCSA Medical Examiner Handbook.
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    dqf-audit-self-assessment · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when conducting a self-audit of your DQF library before an FMCSA compliance review. Covers the systematic approach to verifying all 12 documents are current, complete, and properly maintained.
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    dqf-personnel-file-vs-dqf · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when sorting paperwork between a driver's personnel file and the regulated DQ file. Covers FMCSA-required documents vs employer documents, audit-scope vs HR-scope, retention differences.
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    driver-onboarding-process · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about onboarding a new CDL driver — pre-hire process, day-zero requirements, application + DQF setup, road test, drug & alcohol pre-employment, Clearinghouse Full query, MVR initial pull, PSP report, ELDT verification, sequence of activities + timing, and what NOT to do (handing keys before testing complete). Cite 49 CFR 391, 382.
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    driver-qualification-file · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about Driver Qualification Files (DQF) — what must be in a DQ file under 49 CFR 391, retention periods, what's required pre-hire vs ongoing, document expiration tracking, audit-readiness for driver files, common DQF deficiencies that auditors find, or how to handle missing documents on existing drivers. Always cite the specific subsection of 49 CFR 391.
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    med-sleep-apnea-screening · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when a driver is being screened for sleep apnea. Covers FMCSA Medical Review Board (MRB) recommendations, BMI thresholds, sleep study referrals, and continued certification.
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    workers-comp-for-trucking · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about workers compensation for trucking — required by state law, classification of drivers, premium calculation (rate × experience modifier × payroll), Common Claim types in trucking, returning injured drivers to work, claims management, premium reduction strategies, and the difference between WC and Occupational Accident insurance for owner-operators. Reference state WC laws + IFTA / fleet insurance.
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    ada-employment-for-drivers · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation for CDL drivers — interaction between ADA + FMCSA medical certification, when DOT-disqualifying conditions trigger ADA analysis, reasonable accommodation case examples, employer obligations, and how to handle a driver with a condition that may affect CDL status. Cite Title I ADA + 49 CFR 391.41.
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    da-return-to-duty-workflow · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when a driver is returning to safety-sensitive duty after a positive test or refusal. Covers the SAP clearance, RTD test requirements (observed collection), and Clearinghouse update sequence.
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    dataq-crash-classification · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when a crash has been incorrectly classified as DOT-recordable when it shouldn't be. Covers the § 390.5 criteria, common misclassifications, and challenge process.
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    emergency-equipment-on-cmv · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks what emergency equipment a CMV must carry under 49 CFR 393.95 — reflectorized triangles, flares, fire extinguishers, spare fuses, exceptions for buses/passenger CMVs, where to mount/store equipment, and what roadside inspectors check. Cite 49 CFR 393.95 + 393.97.
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    insp-re-inspection-request · x3allamerican

    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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    mvr-disqualifying-offenses · x3allamerican

    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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    mvr-multi-state-cdl-driver · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when a driver holds CDLs in multiple states or has resided in multiple states. Covers what MVRs to pull, federal recordkeeping requirements, and state-specific issues.
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    roadside-inspection-levels · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about CMV roadside inspection levels (Level I through Level VIII), what each level inspects, average inspection times, CVSA decal eligibility, what triggers a level upgrade, and how to coach drivers through a roadside inspection. Reference CVSA North American Standard Inspection Program.
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    csa-peer-group-reassignment · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when a carrier's CSA peer group changes. Covers what triggers reassignment, how percentile changes affect alert status, and how to interpret the shift.
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    da-consortium-tpa-selection · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when selecting a Consortium/Third-Party Administrator (C/TPA) for drug + alcohol testing program management. Covers what services they provide, what to look for, and red flags.
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    dot-compliance-fundamentals · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks anything that touches US Department of Transportation (DOT) or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulation for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) — including who's regulated, MC vs DOT number differences, operating authority, BOC-3 process agents, MCS-150 biennial updates, intrastate vs interstate distinctions, exemptions, or pointing to the right CFR section. Cite the actual regulation when answering. Don't guess; if you're not sure which Part applies, ask the user to clarify the operation type (for-hire vs private, passenger vs property, intra vs interstate, hazmat, gross weight rating).
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    dqf-returning-driver-rehire · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when re-hiring a driver who has been away from CMV operation for 1+ years. Covers re-qualification, refresh of medical and MVR, and whether prior employer inquiries restart.
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    driver-leasing-arrangements · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about carrier-driver relationships — Independent Contractor (IC / 1099) vs Employee (W-2), Owner-Operator lease agreements, the AB5 California law, the DOL 2024 IC test, lease-purchase programs from the carrier side, settlement statements, deductions, and how to structure a compliant IC arrangement. Cite 49 CFR 376 + 1099 IRS rules.
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    ehs-emergency-environmental · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) for trucking — fuel spill response, hazmat release reporting, EPA + state environmental reporting, emergency contact information (CHEMTREC), environmental impairment liability insurance, and how to handle a CMV-related environmental incident. Cite 40 CFR + 49 CFR 174.6.
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    ergonomics-of-cmv-operation · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about driver ergonomics — back/neck/shoulder injury prevention, seat adjustment + lumbar support, entering and exiting cab safely, load handling techniques, vibration reduction, stretching protocols, and how ergonomics affects workers compensation costs in trucking. Reference OSHA + ATA ergonomics research.
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    household-goods-mover-rules · x3allamerican

    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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    ifta-fuel-tax-return-filing · x3allamerican

    Use this skill to file your IFTA quarterly fuel tax return. Covers filing windows, calculation, payment, and refund situations.
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    oversize-overweight-permits · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about oversize / overweight load permits — state-by-state permitting process, escort vehicle (pilot car) requirements, route surveys, federal axle weight limits (Federal Bridge Formula), holiday restrictions, multi-state permits, and how to determine if a load needs a permit. Reference state DOT permitting offices.
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    passenger-carrier-specifics · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about passenger-carrying CMVs — buses, motorcoaches, charter operations, school buses, limousines, shuttle services. Covers different HOS rules (10-hour driving / 15-hour on-duty / no 34-restart), Class C CDL with P endorsement, S endorsement for school bus, FMCSA Hours-of-Service for passenger vehicles, $5M insurance minimum, BMC-32 filing, accessibility requirements, and how passenger ops differ from property. Cite 49 CFR 395.5 + 387.33.
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    truck-financing-and-leasing · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about truck purchase financing, leasing options, factoring, fuel surcharge math, lease-purchase agreements, the total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) comparison between buying + leasing, and how owner-operators finance their first truck. Cover Section 179 + Bonus Depreciation tax treatment.
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    veh-trailer-only-inspection · x3allamerican

    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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    vehicle-maintenance-records · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about CMV maintenance program requirements under 49 CFR 396.3 — what records must be kept, retention periods (12-18 months on vehicle file + 1 year after disposal), what counts as systematic inspection/repair/maintenance, preventive maintenance scheduling, brake adjustment records, and what auditors look for in vehicle files. Cite 49 CFR 396.3 + 396.21.
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    acc-accident-register-format · x3allamerican

    Use this skill to maintain a compliant DOT accident register. Covers § 390.15 requirements, what's recorded, retention period.
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    cargo-securement-steel-coils · x3allamerican

    Use this skill for transporting steel coils. Covers § 393.120 specific rules, chain requirements, dunnage placement, and inspection procedures.
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    cdl-classes-and-endorsements · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about CDL classes (A, B, C), endorsements (H, N, P, S, T, X), required for hazmat / passenger / school bus / tank / triple-trailer operations, what each class is permitted to operate, the TSA Security Threat Assessment for hazmat, and ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training) requirements. Cite 49 CFR 383.
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    csa-direct-relay-limitations · x3allamerican

    Use this skill to explain to customers/sales prospects why FMCSA CSA scores are not available in real-time. Covers the SAFER refresh cycle and what 'real-time' actually means for CSA data.
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    da-refusal-vs-diluted-result · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when interpreting a drug test result that comes back as 'diluted negative,' 'diluted positive,' 'refusal,' or 'adulterated.' Covers what constitutes a refusal vs. retest vs. confirmed positive.
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    fmcsa-clearinghouse-workflow · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse — full vs limited query, pre-employment vs annual query, query credit purchasing, who has access (employers, drivers, MROs, SAPs, state licensing agencies), reporting violations to the Clearinghouse, the "prohibited" status workflow, consent forms, or how to register/use the clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov portal. Cite 49 CFR 382.701-727.
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    insp-out-of-service-response · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when a driver receives an out-of-service (OOS) violation. Covers the immediate compliance, paperwork retention, and CSA impact.
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    pricing-and-rate-negotiation · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about trucking rate negotiation — cost-plus pricing, market rate benchmarking via DAT/Truckstop, fuel surcharge math, how to negotiate with brokers/shippers, when to walk away, contract pricing vs spot rates. Reference DAT Rate Analytics + freight market reports.
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    refrigerated-cargo-specifics · x3allamerican

    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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    auth-interstate-vs-intrastate · x3allamerican

    Use this skill to determine whether you need interstate FMCSA authority or just intrastate state authority. Covers the federal/state divide.
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    autonomous-truck-implications · x3allamerican

    Use when a carrier asks about autonomous trucks — current state of Level 4 development, major programs (Aurora, Kodiak, Plus, Waymo Via, Embark history), regulatory status, operational implications, hub-to-hub model, driver impact, insurance, and what carriers should be doing now (or not doing) to prepare.
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    customer-rfp-response-process · x3allamerican

    Use when a carrier (asset-based, brokerage, or 3PL) asks how to respond to a shipper RFP / RFQ — bid packaging, lane analysis, rate strategy, SOPs/SOWs, qualifications response, insurance compliance, EDI requirements, and how to win competitive bids without leaving margin on the table.
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    da-follow-up-testing-schedule · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when managing post-SAP follow-up testing for a driver. Covers the testing cadence, recordkeeping, what happens if a test is missed, and how to transition the schedule to a new employer.
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    da-sap-program-implementation · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when referring a driver to SAP after a positive test or refusal. Covers SAP selection, the evaluation/treatment cycle, return-to-duty test, and follow-up testing schedule.
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    driver-coaching-conversations · x3allamerican

    Use when a manager, dispatcher, or safety director needs to have a coaching conversation with a driver — about a safety event (harsh brake, hard turn, distraction), an HOS violation, a customer complaint, a missed delivery, repeated minor incidents, or to deliver positive recognition. Covers conversation structure, language, documentation, and escalation.
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    driver-mobile-apps-comparison · x3allamerican

    Use when discussing the mobile apps drivers use day-to-day — load boards (DAT, Truckstop), route planners (Trucker Path, CoPilot Truck), expense and per diem apps (Per Diem Plus), parking apps (Park My Truck), maintenance / DVIR apps, and how these stack with the carrier's ELD app.
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    driver-wellness-and-retention · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about CDL driver wellness, retention strategies, what causes driver turnover, common health issues (obesity, hypertension, sleep apnea, mental health), benefits packages, home-time policies, and how to build a culture that keeps drivers. Reference ATA Workforce Development + FMCSA Wellness Initiative.
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    fleet-safety-scorecard-design · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks how to design or improve a fleet safety scorecard — what KPIs to track, how to weight them, telematics signals vs document compliance vs roadside outcomes, monthly cadence, driver-facing vs admin-facing dashboards, gamification considerations, peer-comparison metrics, and how a scorecard ties to insurance premiums + retention. Reference SMS Methodology v3.20 for industry-standard weights.
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    hos-personal-conveyance-rules · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when a driver wants to use a CMV for personal travel after duty hours. Covers what qualifies as legitimate personal conveyance vs. work-related driving, FMCSA guidance on lodging/meals/home travel, and documentation requirements.
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    lease-vs-buy-tractor-decision · x3allamerican

    Use when a carrier asks whether to buy or lease their next tractor (or trailer), comparing full-service lease (Ryder, Penske, NationaLease), capital lease, finance lease, walk-away open-end lease, or cash purchase. Covers tax treatment, residual risk, maintenance bundling, balance-sheet impact, and cash-flow modeling.
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    new-entrant-safety-audit-prep · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks specifically about preparing for the New Entrant Safety Audit (NESA) under 49 CFR 385 Subpart D — different from a Compliance Review. Covers what auditors look at, the 18-month window, automatic failure conditions, the 60-day fix window, what to NOT do, and how to convert from "new entrant" to permanent authority. Cite 49 CFR 385.301-321.
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    safety-culture-and-management · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks how to build, measure, or improve safety culture in a motor carrier — leading vs lagging safety indicators, blame-free reporting, near-miss programs, safety committee structure, monthly safety meetings, ATA Safety Management Program guidance, and how to evaluate cultural maturity. Reference ATA SMP + DOT safety culture research.
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    train-eldt-btw-vendor-vetting · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when selecting a TPR-registered Training Provider for behind-the-wheel ELDT training. Covers the registry, evaluation criteria, and common pitfalls.
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    weigh-station-bypass-services · x3allamerican

    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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    bg-sex-offender-registry-check · x3allamerican

    Use this skill to determine if your carrier should check sex offender registries when hiring drivers. Covers legal requirements, EEOC considerations, and best practices.
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    canada-cross-border-operations · x3allamerican

    Use this skill when the user asks about US-Canada cross-border CMV operations — CVOR (Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration), NSC (National Safety Code), Ontario / Quebec / BC specific rules, US carrier obtaining Canadian operating authority, FAST card for drivers, customs (CBSA), Health Canada hazmat, and how Transport Canada equivalents differ from US FMCSA. Reference USMCA + Transport Canada NSC 14.
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     cargo-securement-general-rules · x3allamerican

     Use this skill to understand the FMCSA cargo securement standards. Covers § 393.100-§ 393.136 general rules, tiedown requirements, working load limits.
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