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SMS: What’s Changing?

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SMS: What’s Changing? New! As side-by-side comparison of the current SMS methodology and the forthcoming approved changes that were announced in the November 20, 2024, Federal Register notice. November 2024
SMS Approved Changes Guide

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SMS Approved Changes Guide New! A printer-ready summary of all the approved forthcoming changes to the SMS methodology, as listed in the November 20, 2024, Federal Register notice. November 2024
Motor Carrier Safety Planner Factsheet

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Motor Carrier Safety Planner Factsheet New! This factsheet highlights the features of FMCSA’s Motor Carrier Safety Planner, a free tool to help motor carriers better understand and comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. November 2024
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TEST New! November 2023
CSA Prioritization Preview Public Q&A

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CSA Prioritization Preview Public Q&A New! This presentation was used during the webinars FMCSA hosted in March 2023 to answer the public’s questions about the CSA Prioritization Preview. March 2023
Vetting Applications Checklist

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Vetting Applications Checklist New! Vetting Applications Checklist November 2022
Vetting Management Tool User Manual

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Vetting Management Tool User Manual New! Vetting Management Tool User Manual November 2022
Prioritization Rotator image

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Prioritization Rotator image New! April 2022
HOS Visor Card – (Spanish)

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HOS Visor Card – (Spanish) New! This fact sheet summarizes the HOS regulations for passenger and property motor carriers (in Spanish). November 2021
All HOS Fact Sheets  (Spanish)

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All HOS Fact Sheets (Spanish) New! This is a compilation of all fact sheets about the hours of service final rule published on June 1, 2020 (in Spanish). November 2021
HOS Final Rule Presentation

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HOS Final Rule Presentation New! HOS Final Rule Presentation March 2021
Hours of Service Question & Answer Session Slides December 2020

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Hours of Service Question & Answer Session Slides December 2020 New! Presentation slides from the December 17, 2020 hours of service question and answer session. December 2020
HOS Frequently Asked Questions

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HOS Frequently Asked Questions New! Frequently asked questions and answers about the hours of service regulations that went into effective September 29, 2020. November 2020
September 2020 HOS Q&A Webinar

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September 2020 HOS Q&A Webinar New! These are the slides that were presented during the Hours of Service public question and answer session in September 2020. October 2020
Hours of Service Factsheet (Spanish)

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Hours of Service Factsheet (Spanish) New! Spanish version of the Hours of Service Factsheet September 2020
Hours of Service One Pager (Spanish)

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Hours of Service One Pager (Spanish) New! Spanish version of the Hours of Service One Pager September 2020
HOS Visor Card

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HOS Visor Card New! This fact sheet summarizes the HOS regulations for passenger and property motor carriers. August 2020
Hours of Service Question & Answer Session

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Hours of Service Question & Answer Session New! Presentation used during FMCSA’s July 8, 2020 Hours of Service Question and Answer webinar. July 2020
All HOS Fact Sheets

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All HOS Fact Sheets New! This is a compilation of all fact sheets about the hours of service final rule published on June 1, 2020. It includes an overview fact sheet, and a fact sheet for each of the four provisions that changed. July 2020
HOS Final Rule Fact Sheet 508

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HOS Final Rule Fact Sheet 508 New! Fact sheet for the HOS Final rule June 2020
HOS Webinar 508

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HOS Webinar 508 New! 508 Compliant version of slides used during HOS Final Rule recorded webinar. June 2020
Pre-Employment Drug Alcohol Questionnaire_508

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Pre-Employment Drug Alcohol Questionnaire_508 New! Safety Planner Pre-Employment Drug Alcohol Questionnaire_508 May 2019
Update on Carrier Investigations

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Update on Carrier Investigations New! This presentation gives carriers insight into new tools that add efficiency and increase collaboration. April 2019
Intro to Offsite Investigations for Carriers

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Intro to Offsite Investigations for Carriers New! October 2018
ELDs and eRODS: Reviewing HOS Data at Roadside

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ELDs and eRODS: Reviewing HOS Data at Roadside New! A high-level overview of how to request and review HOS data from an ELD during a roadside inspection. February 2018
SMS Methodology: Appendix A

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SMS Methodology: Appendix A Updated! This appendix lists all violations used in SMS along with the related section in the FMCSRs or HMRs. Version 3.19 of this appendix aligns SMS with the latest changes to violations recorded as part of the roadside inspection program. November 2024
SMS Methodology

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SMS Methodology Updated! Version 3.19 of the methodology aligns with the latest changes to violations recorded as part of the roadside inspection program October 2024
Carrier Document Upload Instructions

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Carrier Document Upload Instructions Carriers can now upload documents in SMS. The document provides instructions. February 2024
QRT SI Summary Report Description

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QRT SI Summary Report Description This report provides further clarification and instruction on the QIAT SI Summary. May 2017
QRT E-Case Detail Report Description

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QRT E-Case Detail Report Description This report provides further clarification and instruction on the E-Case Detail. May 2017
QRT SI Detail Report Description

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QRT SI Detail Report Description This report provides further clarification and instruction on QIAT SI Detail. May 2017
Corrective Actions and Performance Requirements for Serious Violations (100% States)

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Corrective Actions and Performance Requirements for Serious Violations (100% States) February 2016
Parts by BASIC Tables (100% States)

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Parts by BASIC Tables (100% States) This job aid provides guidance for selecting the appropriate CFR Part (full or subpart) that should be examined during an Onsite Focused or Offsite Investigation depending on which Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) is being investigated. January 2016
CSA Industry Briefing, Winter 2016

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CSA Industry Briefing, Winter 2016 This briefing can be used by FMCSA/State Partners or motor carrier industry to educate others about the CSA program. The presentation reviews what CSA is and why change is needed. January 2016
Get Road Smart: Drivers and the CSA Program, Winter 2016

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Get Road Smart: Drivers and the CSA Program, Winter 2016 This PowerPoint presentation gives an overview of the CSA program and its impact to drivers and motor carriers. January 2016
SMS Methodology: IEP Attributable Violations

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SMS Methodology: IEP Attributable Violations This spreadsheet lists violations that can be found on an IEP trailer and whether they can be attributed to a motor carrier in the SMS. January 2016
DSMS Methodology Version 3.0.5

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DSMS Methodology Version 3.0.5 Version 3.0.5 of the SMS includes violation updates to improve the consistency of roadside inspection data in our systems. These updates took effect in the SMS with the September 25, 2015 snapshot. September 2015
Get Road Smart BASICs Visor Card

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Get Road Smart BASICs Visor Card Get Road Smart about the BASICs with this visor card that is designed to fit easily in a driver’s truck. Order your laminated visor card by calling 1-877-254-5365. March 2015
Get Road Smart Poster Series

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Get Road Smart Poster Series Get Road Smart posters available to print or order online. March 2015
Get Road Smart about CSA: Overview Brochure

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Get Road Smart about CSA: Overview Brochure Get Road Smart about the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program, and learn about our safety resources. March 2015
Get Road Smart about CSA: Pocket Cards

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Get Road Smart about CSA: Pocket Cards Drivers, Get Road Smart about the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program, and learn about our safety resources with this pocket-sized information card. March 2015
Get Road Smart Public #1 Poster

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Get Road Smart Public #1 Poster Get Road Smart poster for the public featuring a passenger. Available to print or order online. March 2015
Lives Depend on It Poster

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Lives Depend on It Poster Get Road Smart poster for drivers featuring stakeholders. Available to print or order online. March 2015
So You’ll Always be There Poster

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So You’ll Always be There Poster Get Road Smart poster for drivers. Available to print or order online. March 2015
Get Road Smart Public #2 Poster

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Get Road Smart Public #2 Poster Get Road Smart poster for the public. Available to print or order online. March 2015
Get Road Smart Motor Carrier Poster

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Get Road Smart Motor Carrier Poster Get Road Smart poster for motor carriers. Available to print or order online. March 2015
Get Road Smart Enforcement Poster

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Get Road Smart Enforcement Poster Get Road Smart poster for the enforcement community. Available to print or order online. March 2015
Adjudicated Citations Key Terms Glossary

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Adjudicated Citations Key Terms Glossary This glossary lists key terms related to the 2014 adjudicated citations policy and their definitions. Some of the terms include adjudicated citation, conviction, court costs, fine, and DataQs. August 2014
Adjudicated Citations Factsheet

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Adjudicated Citations Factsheet This factsheet is for the driver who has received a citation associated with a roadside inspection violation that has been dismissed in a judicial proceeding and wants to change his safety record. It covers the 2014 adjudicated citations policy and its impact. August 2014
BASIC Percentiles and Safety Ratings Factsheet

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BASIC Percentiles and Safety Ratings Factsheet This factsheet covers the main differences between the BASIC percentiles, safety ratings, and “scores.” It includes information on the SMS as well as the regulatory definitions for safety ratings. August 2014
SMS Display Key Terms Glossary

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SMS Display Key Terms Glossary The Safety Measurement System (SMS) Display Key Terms are intended to provide user-friendly descriptions of SMS Website display elements and are not intended to, and do not, modify or replace applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations or substantive standards. August 2014
Crash Rate by number of BASICs Prioritized in the SMS

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Crash Rate by number of BASICs Prioritized in the SMS This infographic details the overall crash rates of truck and bus companies prioritized for intervention in relation to BASICs based on the total number of BASICs in warning status. August 2014
Just The Facts for Drivers Factsheet

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Just The Facts for Drivers Factsheet This factsheet is a quick reference guide for drivers to help them Get Road Smart about their safety and compliance information and their carrier’s, too. It includes facts on PSP, the SMS, and DataQs. August 2014
Crash Rate by BASIC Prioritized in the SMS

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Crash Rate by BASIC Prioritized in the SMS This infographic details the overall crash rates of truck and bus companies prioritized for intervention in relation to BASICs based on specific BASICs in warning status. August 2014
Safety Performance and Compliance Factsheet

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Safety Performance and Compliance Factsheet This factsheet explains what happens if a motor carrier doesn’t improve its safety performance after it receives a warning letter, covering the different types of investigations. June 2014
What Is CSA? Factsheet

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What Is CSA? Factsheet This factsheet is a plain-language introduction to CSA and how it affects motor carriers and drivers. It includes a brief introduction to the SMS and the BASICs. June 2014
Warning Letter Factsheet

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Warning Letter Factsheet This factsheet gives guidance on what a motor carrier can do after receiving a warning letter, including what happens next and tips on how to improve safety performance. June 2014
Overview of FMCSA’s SMS Display Enhancements and New Adjudicated Citations Policy: Webinar Slides, August 2014

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Overview of FMCSA’s SMS Display Enhancements and New Adjudicated Citations Policy: Webinar Slides, August 2014 The webinar provided FMCSA public and industry partners with information about the final enhancements to the display of information on the SMSpublic website and outlined changes to the Agency’s MCMIS being implemented to improve uniformity in inspection violation data. June 2014
The Carrier Safety Measurement System (CSMS) Effectiveness Test by Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs), January 2014

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The Carrier Safety Measurement System (CSMS) Effectiveness Test by Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs), January 2014 The report, the CSMS Effectiveness Test by BASICs, confirms that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Safety Measurement System (SMS) is more effective at identifying commercial bus and truck companies of all sizes for targeted enforcement than the system it replaced. The study was peer-reviewed by independent experts. February 2014
Safety Measurement System (SMS) Display Changes  Industry Webinar, November 2013

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Safety Measurement System (SMS) Display Changes Industry Webinar, November 2013 Ths webinar was offered to industry stakeholders in November 2013. It provides an overview of the SMS Preview Website of the proposed SMS display changes. December 2013
SMS Display Changes Guidance Document

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SMS Display Changes Guidance Document This guidance document provides an overview of the proposed display changes. September 2013
Introduction to the Safety Measurement System, Version 3.0, March 2013

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Introduction to the Safety Measurement System, Version 3.0, March 2013 This 58 slide PowerPoint presentation gives a very detailed overview of how the Safety Measurement System works. It also touches on most other things related to CSA in less depth. March 2013
Safety Management Cycle (SMC): Hazardous Materials (HM) Compliance

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Safety Management Cycle (SMC): Hazardous Materials (HM) Compliance The SMC is a tool used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to help identify and address motor carrier safety and compliance issues. Motor carriers can also use the SMC within their own businesses to determine which of the Safety Management Processes (SMPs) that they may need to improve by looking at the processes, management and controls associated with each SMP. This SMC focuses on the HM Compliance BASIC. March 2013
Safety Management Cycle (SMC): Crash Indicator

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Safety Management Cycle (SMC): Crash Indicator The SMC is a tool used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to help identify and address motor carrier safety and compliance issues. Motor carriers can also use the SMC within their own businesses to determine which of the Safety Management Processes (SMPs) that they may need to improve by looking at the processes, management and controls associated with each SMP. This SMC focuses on the Crash Indicator BASIC. January 2013
Safety Management Cycle (SMC): Driver Fitness

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Safety Management Cycle (SMC): Driver Fitness The SMC is a tool used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to help identify and address motor carrier safety and compliance issues. Motor carriers can also use the SMC within their own businesses to determine which of the Safety Management Processes (SMPs) that they may need to improve by looking at the processes, management and controls associated with each SMP. This SMC focuses on the Driver Fitness BASIC. January 2013
Safety Management Cycle (SMC): Vehicle Maintenance - Cargo-Related

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Safety Management Cycle (SMC): Vehicle Maintenance - Cargo-Related The SMC is a tool used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to help identify and address motor carrier safety and compliance issues. Motor carriers can also use the SMC within their own businesses to determine which of the Safety Management Processes (SMPs) that they may need to improve by looking at the processes, management and controls associated with each SMP. This SMC focuses on the Vehicle Maintenance - Cargo-Related BASIC. January 2013
Safety Management Cycle (SMC): Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance

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Safety Management Cycle (SMC): Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance The SMC is a tool used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to help identify and address motor carrier safety and compliance issues. Motor carriers can also use the SMC within their own businesses to determine which of the Safety Management Processes (SMPs) that they may need to improve by looking at the processes, management and controls associated with each SMP. This SMC focuses on the HOS Compliance BASIC. January 2013
Safety Management Cycle (SMC): Unsafe Driving

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Safety Management Cycle (SMC): Unsafe Driving The SMC is a tool used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to help identify and address motor carrier safety and compliance issues. Motor carriers can also use the SMC within their own businesses to determine which of the Safety Management Processes (SMPs) that they may need to improve by looking at the processes, management and controls associated with each SMP. This SMC focuses on the Unsafe Driving BASIC. January 2013
Safety Management Cycle (SMC): Overview and Case Study

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Safety Management Cycle (SMC): Overview and Case Study This factsheet is designed to help familiarize carriers with how to use the SMC and its six Safety Management Processes. FMCSA has also provided a supplemental case study that shows carriers how to use the SMC in the long-term. January 2013
Safety Management Cycle (SMC): Controlled Substances/Alcohol

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Safety Management Cycle (SMC): Controlled Substances/Alcohol The SMC is a tool used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to help identify and address motor carrier safety and compliance issues. Motor carriers can also use the SMC within their own businesses to determine which of the Safety Management Processes (SMPs) that they may need to improve by looking at the processes, management and controls associated with each SMP. This SMC focuses on the Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC. January 2013
Safety Management Cycle (SMC): Vehicle Maintenance - Inspection-Repair-Maintenance

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Safety Management Cycle (SMC): Vehicle Maintenance - Inspection-Repair-Maintenance The SMC is a tool used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to help identify and address motor carrier safety and compliance issues. Motor carriers can also use the SMC within their own businesses to determine which of the Safety Management Processes (SMPs) that they may need to improve by looking at the processes, management and controls associated with each SMP. This SMC focuses on the Vehicle Maintenance - Inspection-Repair-Maintenance BASIC. January 2013
Just the Facts about SMS

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Just the Facts about SMS This factsheet offers important facts about CSA's Safety Measurement System. December 2012
Driver Brochure

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Driver Brochure This brochure provides information about what drivers and carriers need to know about CSA! Just print it on 8x11 paper and fold it along the middle for easy-to-carry, informational material for you and your drivers. December 2012
Driver Pocketcard

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Driver Pocketcard This pocketcard was created to inform drivers about how CSA affects them. The printable card is meant to be small in size for convenience, fitting right into your pocket, and it prints on 8x11 paper with directions for easy cutting and folding. December 2012
Passenger Carrier Slides

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Passenger Carrier Slides These slides can be used to tailor the industry briefing for passenger carrier audiences. December 2012
FMCSA Data for Safety Stakeholders: Briefing Addendum

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FMCSA Data for Safety Stakeholders: Briefing Addendum This briefing addendum provides information about FMCSA programs and data that may be of specific interest to safety stakeholders. It should be used as an addendum to the CSA Industry Briefing. December 2012
Roadside Inspector and CSA Factsheet

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Roadside Inspector and CSA Factsheet Inspectors - Understand the importance of roadside data. December 2012
Roadside Inspector Factsheet

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Roadside Inspector Factsheet This two-page PDF gives a good overview of how CSA impacts FMCSA's roadside inspection program. December 2012
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance BASIC Factsheet

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Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance BASIC Factsheet This Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) factsheet gives an overview of the BASIC for motor carriers and drivers. December 2012
Driver Fitness BASIC Factsheet

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Driver Fitness BASIC Factsheet This Driver Fitness Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) factsheet gives an overview of the BASIC for motor carriers and drivers. December 2012
Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC Factsheet

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Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC Factsheet This Controlled Substances/Alcohol Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) factsheet gives an overview of the BASIC for motor carriers and drivers. December 2012
Hazardous Materials (HM) Compliance BASIC Factsheet

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Hazardous Materials (HM) Compliance BASIC Factsheet This Hazardous Materials (HM) Compliance Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) factsheet gives an overview of the BASIC for motor carriers and drivers. December 2012
Crash Indicator BASIC Factsheet

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Crash Indicator BASIC Factsheet This Crash Indicator Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) factsheet gives an overview of the BASIC for motor carriers and drivers. December 2012
Unsafe Driving BASIC Factsheet

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Unsafe Driving BASIC Factsheet This Unsafe Driving Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) factsheet gives an overview of the BASIC for motor carriers and drivers. December 2012
Vehicle Maintenance BASIC Factsheet

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Vehicle Maintenance BASIC Factsheet This Vehicle Maintenance Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) factsheet gives an overview of the BASIC for motor carriers and drivers. December 2012
Part C Remarks Template (100% States)

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Part C Remarks Template (100% States) November 2012
Police Accident Report (PAR) Coding Test

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Police Accident Report (PAR) Coding Test This document is the Agency’s initial study that tested the coding accuracy and consistency of police accident reports (PARs) as a potential source of information for determining a carrier’s role in crashes. July 2012
Crash Weighting Research Plan

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Crash Weighting Research Plan This document is a summary of the Agency’s plans to conduct additional research and analysis to further explore the feasibility and possible approaches for creating and incorporating a crash weighting system into the Agency’s enforcement program. July 2012
Safety Measurement System (SMS) Preview Handout for Motor Carriers

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Safety Measurement System (SMS) Preview Handout for Motor Carriers This handout gives an overview of the SMS Preview, including the proposed SMS changes. It also points motor carriers to additional information, such as the Federal Register Notice and the foundational document. Furthermore, it provides instructions for how to access the SMS Preview as well as how to give comments about the SMS changes. June 2012
Safety Measurement System (SMS) Changes: December 2012

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Safety Measurement System (SMS) Changes: December 2012 This foundational document outlines the final set of changes that were made to the Safety Measurement System in December 2012. June 2012
FMCSA Data — Information for Safety Stakeholders

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FMCSA Data — Information for Safety Stakeholders This factsheet identifies and clarifies all three of FMCSA’s publicly available data sources. May 2012
Review of Wells Fargo Equity Research Report on Compliance, Safety, Accountability

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Review of Wells Fargo Equity Research Report on Compliance, Safety, Accountability This article contains FMCSA's review Wells Fargo Equity Research Report on the agency’sCSA program. Accompanying FMCSA’s review is a letter from FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro to CVSA President, David Palmer, who requested an FMCSA review of the Wells Fargo report. Both the letter and the review support the CSA program and refute the findings contained in the Wells Fargo report. March 2012
Documents to Request from Carrier (100% States)

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Documents to Request from Carrier (100% States) October 2011
Letter to Carrier Requesting Documents Template and Sample (All States)

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Letter to Carrier Requesting Documents Template and Sample (All States) October 2011
CSA FAQs and Answers

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CSA FAQs and Answers This MS Word file offers five pages of FAQs and two pages of phone numbers of the FMCSA State offices across U.S.. The FAQs discuss a wide range of topics about the SMS and what CSA is at a high level. February 2011
CSA Branding Guidelines

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CSA Branding Guidelines The purpose of CSA Branding Guidelines is to help unify the CSA brand and to provide direction for moving it forward. For branding to be effective, audiences must share a clear idea of what CSA stands for, requiring that outreach and communications are presented in a distinct and consistent manner. January 2011
Response to ATA's Top Concerns

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Response to ATA's Top Concerns FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro’s April 16, 2010 response to the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) top concerns regarding the CSA program.
Response to the MTA's Top Concerns

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Response to the MTA's Top Concerns Read FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro’s June 8, 2010 response to the Minnesota Trucking Association’s (MTA) top concerns regarding the CSA program.
Industry Office Poster

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Industry Office Poster High-level overview of CSA on a one-page poster.
Driver Safety Enforcement: What Motor Carriers Need to Know

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Driver Safety Enforcement: What Motor Carriers Need to Know What motor carriers need to know about driver safety enforcement.
Safety Measurement System Factsheet

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Safety Measurement System Factsheet This one-page PDF gives a high-level outline of the new SMS, including an excellent description of each of the seven BASICs.
Proposed SMS Enhancements Presentation Materials

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Proposed SMS Enhancements Presentation Materials Archived! This presentation reviews the proposed enhancements and the preview, and answers common questions about both. October 2016
Proposed SMS Enhancements Foundational Document

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Proposed SMS Enhancements Foundational Document Archived! This 10-page PDF serves as the foundational document for the latest proposed SMS enhancements. October 2016
Proposed SMS Enhancements Key Terms Glossary

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Proposed SMS Enhancements Key Terms Glossary Archived! This glossary lists definitions for key terms related to the proposed SMS enhancements and preview. October 2016
Proposed SMS Enhancements Factsheet

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Proposed SMS Enhancements Factsheet Archived! This factsheet is a plain-language introduction to the proposed SMS enhancements and the preview. October 2016
SMS Preview Video Transcript

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SMS Preview Video Transcript Archived! This is a transcript of a video presentation, which outlines the proposed SMS enhancements and how to use the SMS Preview Website. October 2016
Crash Rate by BASIC Prioritized in the SMS Preview

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Crash Rate by BASIC Prioritized in the SMS Preview Archived! This infographic details the overall crash rates of truck and bus companies prioritized for intervention in relation to BASICs based on the specific type of BASIC in warning status. April 2016
Crash Rate by number of BASICs Prioritized in the SMS Preview

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Crash Rate by number of BASICs Prioritized in the SMS Preview Archived! This infographic details the overall crash rates of truck and bus companies prioritized for intervention in relation to BASICs based on the total number of BASICs in warning status. April 2016
Field Listening Forum Call Notes - 01/12/2015

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Field Listening Forum Call Notes - 01/12/2015 Archived! Field Listening Forum Call Notes -01/12/2015 January 2015
Field Listening Forum Call Notes -07/21/2014

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Field Listening Forum Call Notes -07/21/2014 Archived! Field Listening Forum Call Notes -07/21/2014 July 2014
CVSA Presentation: Lifecycle of a Roadside Inspection Violation, April 2013

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CVSA Presentation: Lifecycle of a Roadside Inspection Violation, April 2013 Archived! Presentation given at the Commerical Vehicle Safety Alliance meeting in April 2013. The subject of the presentation was the Lifecycle of a Roadside Violation. May 2013
CSA: Proposed Changes to Improve on a Solid Foundation, June 2012

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CSA: Proposed Changes to Improve on a Solid Foundation, June 2012 Archived! This presentation was given through a series of public webinars to educate industry about proposed enhancements to SMS. July 2012
CSA Presentation to Small Business Administration, February 2012

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CSA Presentation to Small Business Administration, February 2012 Archived! Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Anne Ferro and members of her staff participated in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Transportation Safety Roundtable to highlight Compliance, Safety, Accountability’s (CSA) positive impact on safety. March 2012
CSA Dispatch, December 2011

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CSA Dispatch, December 2011 Archived! A newsletter for FMCSA/State Partners that highlights recent CSA program accomplishments, interventions update, and hot topics with industry. December 2011
Evaluation of the CSA 2010 Operational Model Test

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Evaluation of the CSA 2010 Operational Model Test Archived! The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today (August 31, 2011) released the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) independent evaluation of the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program’s Operational Model Test (Op-Model Test). UMTRI’s findings confirm that CSA substantially improves FMCSA’s enforcement and compliance model. The results confirm that the CSA model enables FMCSA and its State Partners to contact more commercial motor carriers earlier to correct safety problems and ensure compliance with safety regulations in order to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities related to commercial motor vehicles. August 2011
CMV Fatalities - Supplemental Slide

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CMV Fatalities - Supplemental Slide Archived! Supplemental slide with graph that illustrates the rate of commercial motor vehicle fatalities has leveled off since 1975. The number of fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled by year are provided for 1975-2008. May 2011
CSA Dispatch, April 2011

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CSA Dispatch, April 2011 Archived! A newsletter for FMCSA/State Partners that highlights recent CSA program accomplishments, interventions update, and hot topics with industry. April 2011
FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro, Minnesota Trucking Association Annual Conference

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FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro, Minnesota Trucking Association Annual Conference Archived! As written remarks for FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro, Minnesota Trucking Association Annual Conference, August 4, 2010. August 2010
Administrator Anne Ferro’s Opening Remarks

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Administrator Anne Ferro’s Opening Remarks Archived! On June 23, 2010, FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro spoke before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure about "CSA: Understanding FMCSA's New System of Motor Carrier Oversight." This video is the opening statement from her testimony. June 2010
2009 Public Listening Sessions: CSA 2010 from a Motor Carrier and Driver Perspective

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2009 Public Listening Sessions: CSA 2010 from a Motor Carrier and Driver Perspective Archived! The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) held its tenth Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) public listening session. December 2009
2009 Public Listening Sessions: CSA 2010 Overview and Operational Model Test Results

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2009 Public Listening Sessions: CSA 2010 Overview and Operational Model Test Results Archived! Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) held a Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) public listening session that gave an overview of the program. December 2009
2008 Public Listening Session: Roadside Uniformity Presentation

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2008 Public Listening Session: Roadside Uniformity Presentation Archived! The 2008 CSA 2010 Listening Session took place on October 16, 2008, at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, VA. Approximately 70 participants representing industry, associations, law enforcement and government convened to hear CSA 2010 team leaders, including then FMCSA Administrator John H. Hill, give presentations about CSA 2010. October 2008
2008 Public Listening Session: SMS & SFD Presentation

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2008 Public Listening Session: SMS & SFD Presentation Archived! The 2008 CSA 2010 Listening Session took place on October 16, 2008, at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, VA. Approximatley 70 participants representing industry, associations, law enforcement and government convened to hear CSA 2010 team leaders, including then FMCSA Administrator John H. Hill, give presentations about CSA 2010. October 2008
2008 Public Listening Session: Data Quality Presentation

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2008 Public Listening Session: Data Quality Presentation Archived! The 2008 CSA 2010 Listening Session took place on October 16, 2008, at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, VA. Approximately 70 participants representing industry, associations, law enforcement and government convened to hear CSA 2010 team leaders, including then FMCSA Administrator John H. Hill, give presentations about CSA 2010. October 2008
2008 Public Listening Sessions: Introduction & Operational Model Test Overview and Update Presentation

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2008 Public Listening Sessions: Introduction & Operational Model Test Overview and Update Presentation Archived! The 2008 CSA 2010 Listening Session took place on October 16, 2008, at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, VA. Approximately 70 participants representing industry, associations, law enforcement and government convened to hear CSA 2010 team leaders, including then FMCSA Administrator John H. Hill, give presentations about CSA 2010. October 2008
2007 Public Listening Session: Final Report

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2007 Public Listening Session: Final Report Archived! The purpose of the December 2007 Listening Session was for FMCSA to brief its stakeholders on the progress made with CSA 2010 since the listening session in 2006 and collect stakeholder feedback. September 2008
2006 Public Listening Session: Final Report

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2006 Public Listening Session: Final Report Archived! The purpose of the 2006 Listening Session was to inform the public on the conceptual direction and progress of CSA 2010, and to obtain feedback from CSA's partners and stakeholders. June 2007
2008 Public Listening Session: Final Report

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2008 Public Listening Session: Final Report Archived! The 2008 CSA 2010 Listening Session took place on October 16, 2008, at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, VA. Close to 70 participants representing industry, associations, law enforcement and government convened to hear CSA 2010 team leaders, including then FMCSA Administrator John H. Hill, give presentations about CSA 2010.
CSA 2010 Dispatch, October 2010

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CSA 2010 Dispatch, October 2010 Archived! Updates to the SMS and Op-Model Test lessons learned.