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(PDF, 200 KB)
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Adjudicated Citations Factsheet
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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.
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August 2014
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(PDF, 143 KB)
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Adjudicated Citations Key Terms Glossary
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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.
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August 2014
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(PDF, 195 KB)
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SMS Display Key Terms Glossary
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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.
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August 2014
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(PDF, 612 KB)
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BASIC Percentiles and Safety Ratings Factsheet
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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.
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August 2014
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(PDF, 233 KB)
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Just The Facts for Drivers Factsheet
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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.
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August 2014
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(PDF, 454 KB)
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Safety Performance and Compliance Factsheet
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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.
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June 2014
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(PDF, 486 KB)
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What Is CSA? Factsheet
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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.
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June 2014
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(PDF, 759 KB)
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Warning Letter Factsheet
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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.
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June 2014
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(PDF, 354 KB)
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Just the Facts about SMS
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This factsheet offers important facts about CSA's Safety Measurement System.
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December 2012
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(PDF, 422 KB)
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Vehicle Maintenance BASIC Factsheet
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This Vehicle Maintenance Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) factsheet gives an overview of the BASIC for motor carriers and drivers.
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December 2012
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(PDF, 504 KB)
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Crash Indicator BASIC Factsheet
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This Crash Indicator Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) factsheet gives an overview of the BASIC for motor carriers and drivers.
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December 2012
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(PDF, 512 KB)
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Hazardous Materials (HM) Compliance BASIC Factsheet
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This Hazardous Materials (HM) Compliance Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) factsheet gives an overview of the BASIC for motor carriers and drivers.
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December 2012
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(PDF, 390 KB)
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Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC Factsheet
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This Controlled Substances/Alcohol Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) factsheet gives an overview of the BASIC for motor carriers and drivers.
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December 2012
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(PDF, 355 KB)
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Driver Fitness BASIC Factsheet
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This Driver Fitness Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) factsheet gives an overview of the BASIC for motor carriers and drivers.
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December 2012
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(PDF, 347 KB)
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Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance BASIC Factsheet
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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.
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December 2012
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(PDF, 647 KB)
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Roadside Inspector Factsheet
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This two-page PDF gives a good overview of how CSA impacts FMCSA's roadside inspection program.
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December 2012
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(PDF, 74 KB)
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Roadside Inspector and CSA Factsheet
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Inspectors - Understand the importance of roadside data.
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December 2012
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(PDF, 912 KB)
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Unsafe Driving BASIC Factsheet
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This Unsafe Driving Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) factsheet gives an overview of the BASIC for motor carriers and drivers.
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December 2012
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(PDF, 904 KB)
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Safety Measurement System (SMS) Preview Handout for Motor Carriers
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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.
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June 2012
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(PDF, 2.0 MB)
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FMCSA Data — Information for Safety Stakeholders
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This factsheet identifies and clarifies all three of FMCSA’s publicly available data sources.
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May 2012
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(DOCX, 61 KB)
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CSA FAQs and Answers
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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.
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February 2011
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(PDF, 80 KB)
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Safety Measurement System Factsheet
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This one-page PDF gives a high-level outline of the new SMS, including an excellent description of each of the seven BASICs.
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(PDF, 94 KB)
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Driver Safety Enforcement: What Motor Carriers Need to Know
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What motor carriers need to know about driver safety enforcement.
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(PDF, 289 KB)
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Proposed SMS Enhancements Factsheet
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This factsheet is a plain-language introduction to the proposed SMS enhancements and the preview.
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October 2016
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