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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What is a Cooperative Safety Plan (CSP)? Are motor carriers required to develop
a CSP?
Answer
The CSP is a structured plan for safety improvements based upon the underlying factors
causing the carrier to have a symbol in any given Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement
Category. It is a voluntary plan on the part of the carrier to improve its safety
performance. A carrier may submit a handwritten or an electronic version of its
CSP.
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