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Guides researchers through structured ideation frameworks to discover high-impact research directions. Use when exploring new problem spaces, pivoting between projects, or seeking novel angles on existing work.

Applies cognitive science frameworks for creative thinking to CS and AI research ideation. Use when seeking genuinely novel research directions by leveraging combinatorial creativity, analogical reasoning, constraint manipulation, and other empirically grounded creative strategies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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).

Use this skill for transporting logs. Covers § 393.116 specific rules, bunks, stakes, and tiedowns required.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.