### Question
How is the term employer defined?


### Answer
The term **employer** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 31306a* as the following:

> a person or entity employing, or seeking to employ, 1 or more employees (including an individual who is self-employed) to be commercial motor vehicle operators

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 31306a*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VI-MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVER PROGRAMS > PART B-COMMERCIAL > CHAPTER 313-COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS**

