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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How long does a carrier remain in the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) intervention
process?
Answer
Generally speaking, a motor carrier remains in the CSA intervention process until
the carrier no longer has Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs)
exceeding the threshold. In the event that a carrier's BASIC percentile ranks fall
below the threshold during an investigation or other intervention, the Agency will
complete its work.
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