Updated March 01, 2017. For-hire means that a person or company provides transportation of cargo or passengers for compensation. For-hire carriers require a Department of Transportation (DOT) number and a Motor Carrier (MC) Number. This is often a third-party logistics company, who has a staff of drivers and handles shipping and transportation for customers selling products.
(2) A person who has one prior conviction for battery, aggravated battery, or felony battery and who commits any second or subsequent battery commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Felony battery is used in cases when use of force could cause permanent injuries. An act must be committed with the intent to do serious harm in order to qualify as felony battery. Any crime committed using a gun will be considered felony battery. When a violent crime is committed with the use of a weapon, it is considered a felony battery.