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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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
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What registration forms do carriers and drivers need to fill out for Compliance,
Safety, Accountability (CSA)?
Answer
No one needs to register for CSA, nor is there any kind of mandatory training requirement.
However, it is in commercial motor vehicle carriers' and drivers' best interests
to be informed about CSA and what it means for them. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration's CSA program impacts all carriers that are over 10,000 lbs. and
travel interstate. CSA also impacts carriers that haul hazardous materials intrastate.
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