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What is the CSA score?

What is the CSA score?

A CSA Score is used by the FMCSA to identify high-risk motor carriers and drivers may require interventions. A carrier’s score is based on the performance data of its drivers, including all safety-based roadside inspection violations and state-reported crashes.

What are the 3 components of CSA?

CSA consists of three components: (1) the system, (2) the process and (3) the rule. The system is the Safety Measurement System (SMS), which uses all available inspection and crash data to assist the Agency in prioritizing motor carriers for review.

What is a good CSA score for a trucking company?

What is a good CSA score?

BASIC Passenger Carrier Hazmat
Unsafe Driving, Crash Indicator, HOS Compliance 50% 60%
Vehicle Maintenance, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, Driver Fitness 65% 75%
HM Compliance 80% 80%

Can I check my CSA score?

You can check your score at the USDOT website: csa.fmcsa.dot.gov. When you enter your USDOT number and PIN into the SMS login page, you will be able to locate your score. If you don’t have a PIN, you can request one from USDOT.

What are the four basics of the CSA system?

The CSA program relies on four components: data collection, safety measurement, safety evaluation, and intervention.

What is a CSA violation?

A CSA Score is used by the FMCSA to identify high-risk motor carriers and drivers may require interventions. The CSA database includes only violations that occur while drivers are operating commercial vehicles – not personal vehicles.

Do warnings go against CSA?

Yes. Regardless of the action that follows the discovery of a violation or warning, anything listed on a roadside inspection will be used in the CSA measurement system.