Commercial Vehicle Type

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Commercial Vehicle Type

Source of Definition: D20/79; Descriptions are based on definitions in D16/89, 3.9.2. Codes based in part on NCIC codes.

Source of Data: Registration plate; Registration, MVA.

Synonyms: Vehicle Body Type.

The type of vehicle operated for the transportation of persons or property in the furtherance of any commercial or industrial enterprise, for hire or not for hire. Not all states will use all values.

Code	Description
AU	Automobile
BU	Bus (Transit or Coach)
CG	Converter gear
MC	Motorcycle
SB	School Bus
SE	Semitrailer (tractor with single trailer)
ST	Single-unit (straight) truck
TC	Truck combination (multiple trailers)
TL	Full trailer
TT	Truck tractor
OT	Other vehicle

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): A/2

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