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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Will motor carriers and drivers with minor problems be subject to interventions?
Answer
In the majority of situations, if a motor carrier is experiencing a minor problem
that does not result in a 
symbol in a Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category
(BASIC), the motor carrier will not receive an intervention. The Compliance, Safety,
Accountability (CSA) interventions are designed to assist motor carriers and drivers
in improving their safety performance. Under CSA, motor carriers will receive an
intervention when their roadside inspection and crash data point to poor performance
in a key BASIC.
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