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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 contact us by submitting a feedback form. We will respond to you directly and consider your question for inclusion in the FAQs.

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  1. Where can a motor carrier get more information? Answer

    There are several websites where a motor carrier can find additional information on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA). Specific links are highlighted below:

    FMCSA

    1. FMCSA Website
    2. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
    3. A Motor Carrier's Guide to Improving Highway Safety
    4. Driver Pre-Employment Screening Program
    5. CMV Web-Based Driving Tips

    CSA

    1. CSA Resources Page
    2. CSA General Factsheet(PDF, 608 KB)
    3. CSA Quick Reference Tri-fold Brochure (PDF, 168 KB)
    4. CSA Industry Briefing PowerPoint Slides(PPT, 4.9 MB)

    Safety Measurement System (SMS)

    1. Carrier Safety Measurement System Factsheet(PDF, 587 KB)
    2. CSA Carrier Safety Measurement System Methodology(PDF, 2.4 MB)
    3. SMS Violation Severity By BASIC - SMS Methodology, Appendix A (XLSX, 70KB)

    CSA Information for Drivers

    1. CSA Just the Facts(PDF, 583 KB)
    2. CSA Driver Factsheet(PDF, 399 KB)
    3. CSA for CMV Drivers, a Presentation(PPT, 5.3 MB)
    4. CSA Driver Safety Enforcement — What Carriers Need to Know(PDF, 105 KB)
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