National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) DOT Practice Exam

Which of these examples represents intrastate commerce?

1. A UPS driver delivers packages from far and wide within a single city

2. A semi driver drives a long-haul route from Florida to Texas

3. A commercial driver makes a run from New Orleans, LA to Monroe, LA, but passes through Mississippi on the route

4. All of the above are examples of interstate commerce, not intrastate

The correct answer is: All of the above are examples of interstate commerce, not intrastate

Intrastate commerce refers to transactions that occur entirely within a single state, without crossing state lines. In this case, the example that illustrates intrastate commerce is the scenario where a commercial driver makes a run from New Orleans, LA to Monroe, LA. Even though this route passes through Mississippi, the primary origin and destination are both within the state of Louisiana, thereby making it an instance of intrastate commerce. The other examples highlight interstate commerce. The UPS driver delivering packages from various locations but confined to a single city suggests local operations, but it doesn't necessarily represent broad commerce where goods cross state lines. Meanwhile, the semi driver on a long-haul route from Florida to Texas clearly involves two different states, demonstrating interstate commerce. Thus, while all the examples have elements of transportation, only the New Orleans to Monroe run fits the definition of intrastate commerce because it is focused solely within Louisiana.