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,
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What is the Driver Safety Measurement System (DSMS) and how is it used?
Answer
The DSMS is a component of the overall Safety Measurement System (SMS). The DSMS
is a tool that enables enforcement personnel to assess individual drivers in the
Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories using 36 months of roadside
performance data across employers.
State can do that. DSMS does not impact a driver's Commercial Driver's License.
Neither drivers nor employing motor carriers nor the general public have access
to the DSMS. FMCSA does not address drivers the same way it addresses carriers today,
nor will it under the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program. While carriers
are prioritized for intervention based on the SMS, drivers are only investigated
during a carrier investigation. Therefore, no Intervention Thresholds are in place
for drivers.
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