N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 509-p: Definitions

§ 509-p. Definitions. As used in this article, the term:

1. "Commercial motor vehicle" shall mean a motor vehicle or

combination of vehicles having a gross combination weight rating of more

than ten thousand pounds used in commerce to transport property and it

shall include a tow truck with a gross vehicle weight rating of at least

eighty-six hundred pounds.

2. "Gross vehicle weight rating" or "GVWR" shall mean the weight of a

vehicle consisting of the unladen weight and the maximum carrying

capacity recommended by the manufacturer of such vehicle. The GVWR of a

combination of vehicles commonly referred to as the gross combination

weight rating or GCWR is the GVWR of the power unit plus the GVWR of

each vehicle in the combination.

3. "Commercial driver" shall mean every person who is self-employed or

employed by a commercial motor carrier and who drives a commercial motor

vehicle for hire or profit.

4. "Commercial motor carrier" shall mean any person, corporation, or

entity, who directs one or more commercial motor vehicles and who

operates a commercial motor vehicle wholly within or partly within and

partly without this state in connection with the operation or

administration of any business.