Definitions

Question 1

DOT

Answer 1

The federal government department charged with management and regulation of the nation’s transportation system.

Question 2

FMCSA

Answer 2

The lead federal governmental agency responsible for regulating and providing safety oversight of Commercialized Motor Vehicles. The FMCSA is part of the DOT and responsible for regulating the trucking industry.

Question 3

DSS

Answer 3

Manages driver capacity, tour planning, driver assignment, and maintenance.

Question 4

DVIR

Answer 4

Are done by the Transportation Associate (TA) prior to operating a vehicle, known as the pre-trip inspection or at the completion of operation, known as a post-trip inspection.

Question 5

VTI

Answer 5

Transportation Associate is responsible for performing a visual trailer inspection each time prior to moving a trailer within Amazon yards.

Question 6

A.T.I.S.

Answer 6

Monitors trailer tire air pressure

Question 7

PTI

Answer 7

PTIs are high-level baseline inspections for all TOM owned and leased vehicles, and they are completed in Austin. PTIs are not a DOT requirement however, they help demonstrate Amazon’s commitment to the safety of our associates and the public.

Question 8

SLA

Answer 8

A commitment between a customer and service provider regarding when something should be completed or resolved.

Question 9

Road Side Inspection

Answer 9

A Roadside Inspection refers to an inspection of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and/or its driver by an authorized official, such as a law enforcement officer, at the roadside or during a traffic stop