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
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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
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How does one view clean inspections in the Safety Measurement System (SMS)?
Answer
To view clean inspections (i.e., inspections with no violations), you need to select
the “Relevant Inspections” button under the inspection history area on the detail
pages for any of the five Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (Hours-of-Service
Compliance, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, Vehicle Maintenance,
and Hazardous Materials Compliance).
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