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Commercial motor vehicle definition
['Commercial motor vehicle definition']

Knowing the definition of “commercial motor vehicle” (CMV) is a cornerstone of compliance with highway safety regulations. The CMV definition that applies to a specific vehicle, however, will depend on several variables.