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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What is included in the Summary of Activities?
Answer
The Summary of Activities presents the number of roadside inspections and crashes
that have occurred during the 24-month timeframe that is used to calculate the Safety
Measurement System results for the motor carrier.
The Total Inspections count consists of all roadside inspections (Levels I through
VI).
The Driver Inspection count consists of all Level I, II, III, and VI inspections.
The driver OOS rate is calculated as the number of driver inspections with at least
one driver OOS violation divided by the total number of driver inspections.
The Vehicle Inspection count consists of all Level I, II, V, and VI inspections.
The vehicle out-of-service (OOS) rate is calculated as the number of vehicle inspections
with at least one vehicle OOS violation divided by the total number of vehicle inspections.
The Placardable Hazardous Materials (HM) Inspection count consists of all vehicle
inspections, Level I, II, V, and VI, where placardable quantities of HM are present.
The HM OOS rate is calculated as the number of placardable HM vehicle inspections
with at least one HM OOS violation divided by the total number of placardable HM
vehicle inspections.
The Total Crashes count consists of all the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
-reportable crashes. The number of crashes that resulted in an injury or fatality
to a person involved in the crash is presented as well as the number that required
at least one vehicle to be towed from the scene due to disabling damage where there
were no injuries or fatalities.
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