Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) 2010
Studies have shown that unsafe driver behavior is a major contributor to commercial motor-vehicle related crashes. In response, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration developed the Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA 2010) Operational Model to identify and help improve those behaviors. Full implementation of CSA 2010 is expected by Dec. 12.
These pages present detailed information on trailers affected, exemptions, compliance schedules, enforcement procedures and more, which will assist our customers and their operations in preparing for these changes.
Within this model, the Safety Measurement System (SMS) quantifies on-road safety performance of carriers and drivers to help identify problems and intervene before they worsen. A carrier's SMS is determined by applying data from roadside inspections, including safety violations and state-reported crashes, across CSA 2010's Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). These categories cover unsafe and fatigued driving, alcohol or drug use, vehicle maintenance, cargo securement and crash history.
After a carrier's measurement is determined, it is placed in a group of other carriers with similar inspections. Based on how they compare, a percentile from 0 (the best) to 100 (the worst) is assigned. The FMCSA uses these scores to help identify and correct problems before crashes could occur.
If one or more of a carrier's BASIC percentiles exceeds a threshold, then that carrier becomes a candidate for intervention. The intervention process typically begins with a warning letter, instructing the carrier to make improvements without further action from the FMCSA.
For more information about CSA 2010, click on the links to the right.
