<sod>All non-exempt commercial motor vehicles that cross state lines, including big-rig trucks, are subject to the federal motor carrier safety regulations. If these semi-trucks are operating within one state, they need to abide by state-equivalent motor carrier safety regulations.<ref>http://www.truckaccidentattorneysroundtable.com/accident-law/fmcsr/</ref> The intent of the regulations is to cover all persons and entities involved in operating commercial vehicles, including:<eod>
<sod>All non-exempt commercial motor vehicles that cross state lines, including big-rig trucks, are subject to the federal motor carrier safety regulations. If these semi-trucks are operating within one state, they need to abide by state-equivalent motor carrier safety regulations. The intent of the regulations is to cover all persons and entities involved in operating commercial vehicles, including:<eod>