SafeStat Online Downloadable File of Interstate Carriers
January 2008
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What is the Feature?
This month’s feature showcases a new downloadable text file that contains
the complete list of over 700,000 Interstate and Intrastate HM carriers available on
SafeStat Online. The availability of this data allows users to perform customized analysis.
In addition, the data is updated each month to allow for continued trend analysis.
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What can I learn from this Feature?
Users can now download the complete list of Interstate and HM Intrastate carriers in order
to support their own safety analysis. The data is available via a comma delimited text file
(which is suitable for importing into analysis tools) and includes the carrier name (legal and DBA),
Safety Evaluation Area (SEA) values (Driver, Vehicle and Safety Management), and the number of
power units and drivers. Users can then analyze the data based on their area of interest.
Each new record of the text file starts on a new line and the company name and text
information are surrounded by double quotes (A). All fields are separated by commas and
contain the following field names (in order) for each carrier:
- DOT #
- Legal Name
- DBA Name
- Driver SEA
- Vehicle SEA
- Safety Management SEA
- # of Power Units
- # of Drivers
Note: FMCSA is not able to provide any additional analysis support or guidance on using this data file and is simply providing it “as-is” for your use.
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Where can I find this Feature?
To access the Interstate Carriers file, go to the SafeStat Online Module and click on the SafeStat Reports tab and then click on the Interstate Carriers
link (B) or just click here.
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Data Quality
New State Safety Data Quality Crash Measures
December 2007
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What is the Feature?
This month’s feature showcases two new crash measures that have been added
to the State Safety Data Quality methodology evaluation. The Crash Record Completeness measure
determines a rating based on the completeness of driver and vehicle crash data reported to FMCSA
and the Non-Fatal Crash Completeness measure determines a rating based on the percentage of
non-fatal crash records reported to the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS)
by the States over a 12-month time period.
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What can I learn from this Feature?
The addition of the Crash Record Completeness measure to the State Safety Data Quality methodology
allows users to determine if driver and vehicle information on their State crash forms are being reported.
This measure's rating (A) is determined by evaluating the completeness of the
driver data and vehicle data separately and then averaging these results together. This evaluation includes
fatal and non-fatal crash records of interstate and intrastate carriers including large truck and bus vehicle types.
The Crash Record Completeness rating is determined as follows:
Below are the results of a Crash Record Completeness measure report for the state of
Massachusetts.(B)
The completeness of the driver data is determined by the Driver Identification Completeness
Evaluation and the completeness of the vehicle data is determined by the Vehicle Identification
Completeness Evaluation. (C) Each set of results are determined by calculating the number of crash
records with complete driver or vehicle information divided by the number of crash records reported
over a 12-month time period.
The addition of the Non-Fatal Crash Completeness measure to the State Safety Data Quality methodology
allows users to determine if non-fatal crash records are being reported by the States to MCMIS. This
measure's rating (D) is determined based on the percentage of non-fatal crash records predicted to be
reported to MCMIS by the States over a 12-month time period divided by the actual number of non-fatal
crash records reported to MCMIS by the States. This evaluation includes non-fatal crash records of
interstate and intrastate carriers including large truck and bus vehicle types.
Below are the results of the Non-Fatal Crash Completeness Measure evaluation for
the State of Massachusetts.(E)
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Where can I find this Feature?
You can learn more about these new crash measures, as well as the existing crash measures used
to calculate the State Safety Data Quality evaluation results, by accessing the Data Quality
module from A&I Online’s homepage and clicking on "Methodology" from the Evaluations section
or click here.
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Passenger Carrier Safety
November 2007
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What is the Feature?
This month’s feature showcases A&I Online’s Passenger Carrier Safety,
a one-stop source for safety information designed to inform consumers about passenger carriers
that are licensed to operate motor coach, school bus, van/mini bus, and limousine services in
interstate commerce.
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What can I learn from this Feature?
Passenger Carrier Safety benefits the public by providing them with up-to-date
safety information to assist in selecting the safest passenger carrier companies available
to meet their needs. Users can use the site to determine the type of carrier that best fits
their travel requirements and then use the search options to identify passenger carriers that
serve their area and retrieve their safety information.
For example, to start the search, users simply type the zip code or select a state from a
drop down box. Next, users have the option to select the vehicle type they want whether
that is a motorcoach, school bus, van, or limousine. If the user knows the company name,
then an option to search by company name is also provided. (A)
Once the information is entered, users can then review all the carriers found by their inquiry.
The example below shows the user a partial list of limousine carriers in the state of California
and displays their latest Safety Rating and principal location. (B)
To view more specific information
on a particular carrier, a user can select (C)
the carrier’s name to obtain a more detailed carrier
report.(D)
Note: This list does not include passenger carriers that only operate in intrastate commerce
(transportation wholly within the borders of a single State). You may want to consult your
local phone directory or other source for intrastate transportation service providers.
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Where can I find this Feature?
You can access the Passenger Carrier Safety website from A&I Online’s home page, or simply
click here.
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SafeStat Online Intrastate Non-Hazmat Carrier Results and Reports
October 2007
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What is the Feature?
This month’s feature showcases SafeStat Online’s new Non-Hazmat (HM)
Intrastate capabilities which allow users to access detailed SafeStat Results,
including motor carrier safety data for registered Intrastate Non-Hazmat (HM) Carriers.
Prior to this enhancement, limited SafeStat results for Non-HM Intrastate carriers were
available only to FMCSA and State Enforcement personnel in 24 states.
New reporting capabilities are also featured.
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What can I learn from this Feature?
Users can learn how to access registered Non-HM Intrastate carrier SafeStat Results and learn more about recent enhancements to Non-HM Intrastate reports.
To access Intrastate SafeStat results, a user could search via the "Single Carrier Search" (A) tab or by selecting the "Carrier List" tab (B) and then select either All Locations or a by selecting a State (C).
Once the results are displayed, a user can click on the carrier’s name (D) and detailed SafeStat Results such as vehicle inspection data, accident data and enforcement history (E) can be accessed.
Note: Motor Carriers and FMCSA and State Enforcement users would have the ability to access additional detailed safety data – such as SafeStat Score and driver data - by first logging on to A&I Online via the A&I Login button (appears on all pages in the top right hand corner).
In addition to the expanded SafeStat Results for registered Non-HM Intrastate carriers, enhanced reports are now available to authorized FMCSA and State Enforcement users via the UAS log-in system. To access these reports, a user must select the "SafeStat Reports" tab and then selecting the "Monthly Intrastate Non-Hazmat Carrier Reports" area. (F) and (G)
The first report, The Monthly Intrastate Non-Hazmat Carrier Report, has been updated to allow FMCSA and State Enforcement users the capability to select the Intrastate carriers based on different filters such as, SafeStat category or all carriers.
The second report, The Intrastate Contact Information Report, is a new report that provides carrier address and contact information for all non HM Intrastate carriers registered by state. Both reports allow for further filters by the date the carrier initially registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
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Where can I find this Feature?
You can access the SafeStat Online Intrastate Carrier Results and Reports by selecting SafeStat from A&I Online’s home page or, just: click here.
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Program Measures Traffic Enforcement
National Reports Section
September 2007
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What is the Feature?
This month’s feature showcases the National Reports area of the Program Measures Traffic Enforcement (TE) sub-module. The TE sub-module provides information about the Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Traffic Enforcement Program for three calendar years. In August 2007, the applicable Traffic Enforcement violations were updated to reflect changes resulting from SAFETEA-LU legislation and recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) studies.
The TE sub-module is updated semi-annually. It currently includes 2006 data based on the March 23, 2007 Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) snapshot.
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What can I learn from this Feature?
You can analyze Traffic Enforcement activity on a national level
by viewing two different reports located within the National Reports area.
For example, the first report Activity Summary (A), shows that there has been a
slight increase in the amount of annual TE activity (B) from 2004-2006. It also
illustrates that the percentage of all Roadside Inspection activity attributed to
TE activity has increased slightly, i.e., from 22% in 2004 to ~23% in 2006 (C).
The Violation Detail (D) report allows you to further analyze the types of
violations cited on a national level. The report was recently updated and
re-organized to display a new set of categories for Traffic Enforcement Violations:
Moving Violations, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Railroad Crossings, and Miscellaneous
Violations. The violation types have also been renumbered.
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Where can I find this Feature?
You can access Program Measures Traffic Enforcement (TE) sub-module by selecting Program Measures from
A&I Online’s home page. Next, select
"Traffic Enforcement" from the tabs and then "National Reports."
Or, just: click here.
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Intervention Model: Roadside Inspection and
Traffic Enforcement Effectiveness Assessment
August 2007
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What is the Feature?
This month’s feature showcases the updated Intervention Model results released in July 2007. These updated results are based on calendar year 2005 using a Motor Carrier Information System (MCMIS) snapshot of March 31, 2006.
The Intervention Model was developed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to measure the effectiveness of roadside inspections and traffic enforcements in terms of crashes avoided, injuries avoided, and lives saved.
The analysis is presented as three separate reports (A) located within the Program Effectiveness section of the Program Measures module.
- The One Page Summary provides a brief overview of the 2005 Intervention Model analysis at the national level.
- The Executive Summary provides a brief discussion of the Intervention Model methodology, detailed description of the 2005 Intervention Model analysis, along with national and state results.
- The Technical Document provides in-depth discussions of the methodology used in the analysis.
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What can I learn from this Feature?
You can learn about the effectiveness of two key FMCSA safety programs: roadside inspection and traffic enforcement on a national or state basis and review the methodology that led to these results.
For example, the Intervention Model is based on the premise that correcting vehicle and driver defects, as a result of roadside inspections and traffic enforcements, directly and indirectly contribute to a reduction in crashes. The model includes two sub-models that are used for measuring these different effects:
- Direct effects: Are based on the assumption that vehicles and/or driver defects discovered and then corrected as the result of interventions, reduce the probability that these vehicles/drivers will be involved in subsequent crashes.
- Indirect effects: Are the by-products of the carriers increased awareness of FMCSA programs and the potential consequences that the programs could impose if steps are not taken to ensure and/or maintain higher levels of safety.
The results of the analysis are presented at the national and state levels in the Executive Summary (ES) document. If you were interested in the program benefits on a State basis you would refer to Tables ES-10-ES-12 (in the back of the document). For example, the example below for Oregon (B) is taken directly from these tables; it displays the estimated benefits in terms of crashes avoided, injuries avoided and lives saved for the Roadside Inspection and Traffic Enforcement Program(s):
(B) 2005 Program Benefits for Oregon
Program |
Interventions |
Crashes Avoided |
Injuries Avoided |
Lives Saved |
Roadside Inspection Program |
40,535 |
170 |
118 |
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Traffic Enforcement Program |
15,291 |
137 |
95 |
5 |
Total |
55,826 |
307 |
213 |
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Where can I find this Feature?
You can access the updated Intervention Model results by accessing the Program Measures module
from A&I Online’s home page, and then clicking on the Program Effectiveness tab.
Or, just click here.
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Data Quality FARS/MCMIS Matching Tool
July 2007
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What is the Feature?
This month’s feature showcases the recently released FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) /MCMIS (Motor Carrier Management Information System) Matching Tool available via the Data Quality module (A).
This new Tool was designed to help States reconcile differences between the number of fatal crash records found in the FARS and MCMIS databases. States can review the results of the Matching Tool to determine if all reportable fatal crash records have been reported to MCMIS from their State database.
The Tool's methodology defines a "matched record set" between the two databases as a crash that involved at least one fatality, involved a large truck or bus, and contains the same information in several key fields (e.g., county, date, time, VIN, DOT). The results shown are for one calendar year.
The FARS/MCMIS Matching Tool is available on a secure area of A&I Online and can only be accessed by authorized FMCSA and State Enforcement users.
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What can I learn from this Feature?
Users can view National and State matching results. For example, if you were interested in viewing the FARS to MCMIS matched results for all States, you would access the "National Results" (B). Or, if you were interested in a specific State’s results you would select "State Results" (C), and select a State to view their matched record set results.
The results are displayed in record sets labeled as "records matched", "records potentially matched", and "records not matched".
For example, you could click on a tab to get the following detailed information (D).
- Records Matched - One FARS crash record is matched to one MCMIS fatal crash record for one calendar year.
- Records Potentially Matched - The records that were not definitely matched by the matching algorithm were evaluated as potential matches against non-truck and bus vehicle types in FARS (e.g., car, small truck) and MCMIS non-fatal crash records.
- Records Not Matched - The FARS and MCMIS fatal crash records that were evaluated by the matching algorithm but could not be potentially matched are identified in two separate lists: FARS Truck and Bus records, and MCMIS fatal crash records.
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Where can I find this Feature?
Authorized FMCSA and State enforcement users can access the FARS/MCMIS Matching Tool by first logging into the A&I Online website and selecting Data Quality from the A&I Online main menu, or simply click here.
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Program Measures Roadside Inspection Violation Reports
June 2007
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What is the Feature?
This month’s feature showcases the six Violation Reports located in the National Reports section of the Program Measures Roadside Inspection (RI) sub-module.
The Roadside Inspection sub-module provides summarized data for three calendar years on all RIs conducted on motor carriers that transport property or passengers in interstate or intrastate commerce. Inspection activity is based on the Motor Carrier Information System (MCMIS) data source and is updated semi-annually.
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What can I learn from this Feature?
The Violation Reports section (A) contains detailed violation data at the National level, including violation distribution information, Out-Of-Service (OOS) numbers and the OOS percentage. Three of the reports highlight the Top 20 violations pertaining to Driver, Vehicle, and Hazardous Materials (HM) violations. The remaining reports provide a complete list of all Driver, Vehicle, and HM violations reported for the past three calendar years, 2004 – 2006. (B)
In addition, each report provides users with the ability to view National data statistics pertaining to the total number of violations in each Violation category (Driver, Vehicle, and HM) as well as view the total number of OOS violations.
For example, if a user wants to review the Top 20 Driver Violations for 2006, they would select that report from the menu option. Next, a user could review the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) Part Number, a brief description of the violation, its distribution, and OOS percentage. (C)
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Where can I find these reports?
You can access Roadside Inspection reports by selecting Program Measures from A&I Online’s main menu. Next select the Roadside Inspections tab and choose "National Reports", or simply click here.
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Commercial Zone Reports NAFTA Safety Stats Module
May 2007
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What is the Feature?
This month’s feature showcases the Commercial Zone reports located within the NAFTA Safety Stats module.
The Commercial Zone reports present summarized statistics on inspections conducted within the commercial zones of the U.S.-Mexico border (A).
NAFTA Safety Stats includes information and statistics on the U.S operations of interstate and intrastate motor carriers registered in the U.S for the three North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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What can I learn from these reports?
Users can access a variety of information and statistics related to inspection activity in the commercial zone including:
- The number of inspections conducted by federal and state personnel in each US-Mexico border state (Inspection Summary report);
- The number of inspections, by level and vehicle and driver OOS rates presented by federal personnel and for state personnel in each of the four US-Mexico border states (Inspection Level report)
- The number and rate of vehicle and driver OOS inspections by federal and state personnel conducted in each US-Mexico border state (OOS Inspections report)
All reports display four quarters (B) of data and a grand "Total" (C) table that sums data based on the year and quarter(s) selected using the pull down menus.
Data is available for the most current five years.
In addition, users can further stratify the data by carrier domicile ('All', 'U.S.', 'Mexico', or 'Canada') and vehicle type ('All', 'Passenger', 'HM')
which allows reports to be customized based on area of interest.
For example, if users want to compare the total number of inspections by inspection level for each state, they would access the "Inspection Level" report (B).
Users can then review the data by quarter for the selected year and compare it to previous year’s data by selecting the drop down menu (D).
If you were interested in viewing this information for US domiciled carriers,
you would simply select "US" from the Carrier Domicile radio button.
Information can easily be downloaded or printed for additional analysis (E).
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Where can I find these reports?
You can access the Commercial Zone reports by selecting NAFTA Safety Stats
from A&I Online’s home page. Next, select from the Commercial Zone Reports
found in the Program Measures area. Or, just click here.
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Accessing and Using DataQs
April 2007
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What is the Feature?
This month's feature explains how to access and use the Federal Motor Carrier Administration’s
(FMCSA) DataQs system for filing a data challenge.
The DataQs system is an electronic means for filing concerns about Federal and State data
released to the public by the FMCSA.
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How does this Feature work?
The DataQs system (A) provides a single web-based location
to file challenges to data released by the FMCSA regardless of the State or Federal office responsible for the data.
To file a challenge, users must login to the system using a secure username and password. New users
are required to Register Online (B) before a challenge can be entered.
To access the DataQs system, users can log into the DataQs login page from either SafeStat Online (C) or Data Quality. Upon logging
in users can begin the data challenge filing process by selecting "Add a Challenge".
Once a challenge is filed, the DataQs system automatically forwards the information to
the appropriate State or Federal office for resolution and provides the requestor with
automatic updates when there is a change in status. DataQs also supports FMCSA and States
in generating responses. For example, a motor carrier can use the DataQs system to file a
challenge to crash, inspection, compliance review and enforcement action data in addition
to household goods complaints (i.e., fraudulent or duplicate data). Once the challenge is
filed, the motor carrier would be provided with updates on its status until resolution.
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Why use this Feature?
DataQs provides users with an easy-to-use system to file and manage challenges to data released by the FMCSA. The system allows individuals to file a challenge through a single system, forwards the challenge to the appropriate agency, and allows the individual to monitor the status of the challenge from initiation through resolution.
DataQs also:
- Allows documentation to be faxed or transferred into the system for viewing by all involved in the challenge.
- Retains data challenges and supporting information for future reference.
- Automatically notifies the appropriate agency when a challenge is filed.
- Posts agency responses to data challenges and automatically notifies challenge submitters that the response was entered.
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Where can I find this Feature?
The feature can be reached by accessing the SafeStat Online or Data Quality modules
or directly at https://dataqs.fmcsa.dot.gov/login.asp.
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How to Access Your Motor Carrier SafeStat Results
March 2007
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What is the Feature?
This month’s feature showcases how a motor carrier can access their
carrier’s detailed SafeStat results on A&I Online (ai.fmcsa.dot.gov).
SafeStat is a tool used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
(FMCSA) to prioritize interstate motor carriers for compliance reviews and roadside
inspections.
Detailed SafeStat results are also available to authorized FMCSA and State Enforcement users
who login to A&I Online via their User Authentication System (UAS) Login.
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What Can I Learn From This Feature?
This feature can help a motor carrier user determine their company’s safety fitness,
drill down to SafeStat results and detailed safety data, and determine how to submit
data challenges through the DataQs system using A&I Online.
In order to implement the feature, a carrier must first utilize the login
feature by clicking on the "A&I User Login" button located on A&I Online’s
home page (A). Next, the motor carrier user would input their U.S. DOT Number and
Motor Carrier PIN and click "Submit" (B).
Once the individual is logged in, the
word "Logoff" will appear at the top of the screen (C).
Next, the user would access the SafeStat Online module and search on their USDOT
number (D) to access the carrier’s detailed SafeStat results (E), including their SafeStat
Score and Accident Safety Evaluation Results (SEA) (F).
In addition, authorized motor carrier users, can access more detailed data (e.g., driver names) by
clicking on the "View Detail Data" from any of the SEA areas (G). Finally,
if a carrier would like to dispute the data presented, there is a link to the DataQs system.
(H)
Users can access an example of how to access a motor carrier’s SafeStat results
presentation by clicking on the Presentation and Outreach area of Analysis Results
and Reports Module, then selecting, "SafeStat Online" from the left-hand navigation menu.
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Where can I find this Feature?
Authorized motor carrier users can access their carrier’s detailed SafeStat
results by first using the "A&I User Login" function and then selecting the
SafeStat module and searching on their carrier’s USDOT number.
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Analysis Results & Reports Analysis Reports Section
February 2007
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What is the Feature?
This month’s feature showcases the Analysis Reports section of the Analysis Results and Reports (AR&R) module. The AR&R module provides access to the latest research and analysis on truck and bus safety.
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What Can I Learn From This Feature?
The Analysis Reports section (A) allows you to access and keep-up-to date on the
latest analytical reports categorized by the following motor carrier safety topics:
- Carrier Reports
- Crash Reports
- Data Quality
- Driver Reports
- FMCSA Safety Programs
- Industry Profiles
- MCSAFE Publications
For example, users can access the latest research on large truck crash
data by clicking on the Crash Report link and then accessing the "Large Truck Overview Report"
(B). This report which was published in January 2007 provides an overview of the latest large
truck crash data by trends (e.g., vehicles, drivers, environment).
Or, if you are interested in obtaining the latest analytical reports on the motor carrier industry,
you would click on Industry Profiles (C) where you could then choose from reports on Safety Performance
or Financial and Operating Performance.
For example, users interested in learning about the major issues that affected
the motor carrier industry in 2005 and how motor carrier firms responded to those
events would select the "Assessing the Motor Carrier Industry and Its Segments: Current
and Prospective Issues, 2006" (D). This report relies heavily on industry trade journals,
company annual reports and other industry surveys as sources. Special attention is paid
to how different firms were affected by these events.
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Where can I find this Feature?
You can access this feature by selecting the Analysis Results & Reports module from
A&I Online’s home page and then selecting "Analysis Reports".
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A&I Online Navigation Toolbar
January 2007
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What is the Feature?
This month’s feature showcases the top navigation toolbar (A) located on every page of the A&I Online website.
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What Can I Learn From This Feature?
Users can learn how to access key areas of A&I Online from anywhere
in the website as the toolbar is always accessible. For example, the toolbar provides site-wide
access to the following links and resources:
- A&I Home: Users can access a central navigation menu from the various A&I Online modules, along with access to the State Motor Carrier Safety Fact Sheet, the A&I User Login, the A&I Subscription Service, the Feature of the Month, and a scrolling preview of new A&I Online features.
- What’s New! on A&I Online: This link provides details on the new features that have been added to A&I Online. Additionally, the "What’s New" archives provide a history on what has been added to the site in past releases.
- Contacts: This link provides contact information for users seeking access to FMCSA and A&I Online staff -- for general questions regarding the A&I modules and other FMCSA related questions.
- Site Guide (B): This resource provides links to helpful FMCSA related websites (C) and a site map (D) for users to link to most of the information on A&I Online without having to search within each module.
- A&I Data: This link provides users with access to a schedule of data releases. This includes upcoming data releases and/or annual release dates on a by-module basis. Data source definitions are also included to assist in understanding where A&I Online data comes from.
- Feedback: The link presents users with a fast and effective way of contacting the FMCSA’s A&I Online support team for general website help and/or comments, suggestions, or questions regarding A&I Online.
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Where can I find this Feature?
You can access the A&I Online toolbar at the top of each page on the A&I Online website or just click here.
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Crash Statistics Safety Plan Crash Data
December 2006
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What is the Feature?
This month’s feature showcases the Safety Plan Crash Data available in the
Crash Statistics module. The Safety Plan Crash Data provides authorized FMCSA
and State Enforcement users – using their User Authentication System (UAS) password -
access to updated State-reported crash records available through the Fatality Analysis
Reporting System (FARS) and Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS).
This data is updated quarterly.
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What Can I Learn From This Feature?
FMCSA and State Enforcement users can access and download detailed MCMIS and FARS crash data for
multiple years. The crash data contained in the spreadsheets can be used to modify and monitor
existing safety plans and be sorted and filtered to observe specific trends that may be occurring
in a user’s state.
To access the Safety Plan Crash Data, FMCSA and State Enforcement users must first login to
A&I by clicking on the A&I User Login button located at the top of each screen (A) and entering
their login information. Next, they must click on Safety Plan Crash Data (B) to obtain the current
state-reported crash data based on the MCMIS and FARS data snapshots. Currently, data contained
in the entire report covers 2001 – 2006 MCMIS data, and 2001 – 2005 FARS data.
The states are grouped by the four Service Centers: Eastern, Midwestern,
Southern, and Western and contain detailed spreadsheets providing FARS and MCMIS State-reported
large truck and bus crash data. This data is displayed in multiple excel spreadsheets and can be
easily downloaded and used for further data analysis. The spreadsheets are displayed as one 5-year
snapshot as well as being displayed by individual years. To access these spreadsheets, simply click on the state name under the Service Center location.
You will then be prompted to download the information via a zipped file into an excel workbook.
Also located within the site, along with the detailed spreadsheets, is a Safety Plan Training Guide (C)
which will help identify safety problems which states may be experiencing and helpful tips (D) on how to use the spreadsheets
to sort, filter, and search the data to obtain a more detailed analysis of the crash records provided.
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Where can I find this Feature?
FMCSA and State Enforcement users can access the State Plan Crash Data by logging onto A&I Online’s home page, and selecting the Crash Statistics module or just click here.
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Analysis Results and Reports Presentations and Outreach Area
November 2006
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What is the Feature?
This month’s feature showcases the Presentations and Outreach area of the Analysis Results &
Reports module. Many of the presentations contained in this area have been used in conjunction
with various conferences and training venues and can now be adapted for your use.
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What Can I Learn From This Feature?
The Presentations and Outreach area is divided into five sections (A):
- A&I Online
- SafeStat Online
- Crash Statistics
- Program Effectiveness
- Data Quality
Users can access the materials provided in each of these areas to gain an overview of the topic presented. In addition, FMCSA and State enforcement personnel can use these materials in their outreach efforts.
For example, the SafeStat Online section includes presentations on how to access SafeStat results as a motor carrier user and an excellent overview of the SafeStat process, including how safety data is used to calculate a SafeStat score (B).
These presentations could be used to educate a motor carrier on SafeStat’s methodology and how SafeStat can be used to monitor their SafeStat results.
In addition, the Data Quality section includes presentations that highlight various data quality initiatives within FMCSA’s Data Quality Improvement program. These presentations provide information on how FMCSA is working to improve the quality of state-reported safety data, including why this data is important.
(C)
Some of the other information users can access from this area include information on two effectiveness models (1) Compliance Review Effectiveness and (2) Roadside Inspection and Traffic Enforcement. Both of these presentations discuss the benefits of performing compliance reviews and participating in intervention activity.
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Where can I find this Feature?
To access these presentations, select the Presentations and Outreach section located in the
Analysis Results & Reports module on A&I Online.
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A&I Online Report Format Options
October 2006
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What is the Feature?
This month’s feature showcases the ability to display report data in a variety of
format types for many of the reports available on A&I Online’s Crash Statistics and
Program Measures modules.
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What Can I Learn From This Feature?
The reports available in the Crash Statistics and Program Measures modules are designed with a
special drop down box feature (A) that will give the user the ability to see the data they are
most interested in displayed in a variety of formats.
By using this drop down box feature, a user can select the "History Table" (B) format to compare
multiple years of data to determine if there are any apparent trends over the years. There is
also the added feature of being able to download the table data (C) and use the data for further analysis.
If the user selects the "Graph" (D) format they will see their data presented in a multi-colored
graphical display, and by selecting the "Description" format they can gain access to definitions of
terms used in the reports as well as detailed descriptions explaining the data categories.
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Where can I find this Feature?
To access this feature, select the Crash Statistics or
Program Measures
modules on A&I Online. Next, select a report within the module, look for the drop down
feature at the top of the report and select the "report format" of your choice.
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A&I User Login Feature
September 2006
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What is the Feature?
This month’s feature showcases the A&I User Login (A) function which enables authorized FMCSA users -
(1) FMCSA and State Enforcement Personnel and (2) Motor Carriers - access to detailed safety information
that is restricted to the general public. Information restricted to the general public is designated
with a locked symbol and available to authorized users via a secure
user name and password. For example,
- FMCSA and State Enforcement users are required to login via the User
Authentication System (UAS). Once logged in, they can access restricted motor
carrier safety data, including; SafeStat Scores, Accident Safety Evaluation
Area (SEA) values, and FMCSA management reports.
- Motor Carriers can login using their U.S. DOT Number and Personal
Identification Number (PIN) number to access restricted data, such as their
Motor Carrier’s SafeStat score (if applicable) and Accident SEA values.
Once the individual is logged in, the lock will be displayed as open and the word "Logoff" will appear at the top of the screen.
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What Can I Learn From This Feature?
Authorized users who employ the A&I User Login feature can access detailed safety information that can be used to improve motor carrier safety.
For example, FMCSA and State Enforcement Users who use the A&I User Login feature can access a growing number of reports and detailed data throughout A&I Online, including:
- A list of SafeStat Scored motor carriers listed in order of safety fitness by state or service center with access to detailed information including SafeStat scores, Accident SEA values (B), and driver name and license number in the Detailed Crash and Inspection Reports (C) available on SafeStat Online.
- Monthly SafeStat Analysis Reports for Intrastate Non-Hazmat Carriers for participating states.
- Quarterly updated Safety Plan Crash Data available through Crash Statistics.
- Data Quality Monthly Progress Reports which are available through the Data Quality Module.
- FMCSA Tools
module – A&I Online’s newest area developed to support FMCSA and State enforcement users.
Motor Carriers who employ the login feature using their DOT # and PIN # can access their SafeStat Score (if applicable), Accident SEA (B), and driver name and license number in the Detail Crash and Inspection Reports (C).
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Where can I find this Feature?
To access the A&I User Login feature, including information on how to obtain login information for authorized users, click on the A&I Online User Login button from any A&I page or
click here
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