INFORMATION FOR DRIVERS

Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) program designed to provide motor carriers and drivers with attention from FMCSA and State Partners about their potential safety problems with an ultimate goal of achieving a greater reduction in large truck and bus crashes, injuries, and fatalities.

Unsafe carrier and driver behaviors that lead to crashes are identified and addressed
All safety-based roadside ins pection violations count, not just out-of-service (ODS) violations
Drivers are more accountable for safe on-road performance – good news for drivers with strong safety performance records

Know and follow safety rules and regulations
— Check out web-based CMV safe driving tips at http://www.fmcsa. dot.gov/ about/outreach/ education/driverTips/lndex.htm
Become knowledgeable about the Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) and how FMCSA assesses safety under CSA
— Review the Safety Measurement System (SMS) methodology document at http://csa.fmcsa.dot.gov/resources.aspx
Keep copies of inspection reports
Learn about employers’ safety records •
— Check carrier safety records online at http://aLfmcsa.dot.gov
Visit the CSA Website: http://csa.fmcsa.dot.gov
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