Frequently Asked Questions
The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are questions and answers about Compliance,
Safety, Accountability (CSA) that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
(FMCSA) compiled to assist the public. As questions come in through the website,
FMCSA adds them to the database along with their answers. If you do not see your
question or topic addressed, please
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by submitting a feedback form. We will respond to you directly and consider your
question for inclusion in the FAQs.
The FAQ area has recently been enhanced. Users can now search FAQs by stakeholder
group, topics (displayed on the left side of the page), or by entering a keyword
below. Choosing “Show All” will display the entire collection of FAQs.
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How long do I have to get into compliance?
Answer
There is no grace period for achieving compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations. However, carriers should know that their safety performance in the
Safety Measurement System is based upon the previous 24 months of on-road performance
and crash data. Understanding the regulations and ensuring vehicles and drivers
are safe today will help keep carriers off of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's
expanding radar tomorrow.
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