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 is a carrier's Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) Overall
Status determined?
Answer
Each BASIC's Overall Status is determined by the results of the motor carrier's
on-road performance over the previous 24 months and the investigation results over
the previous 12 months. Overall Status will display a 
symbol if either the on-road
performance's percentile is over the established threshold or the investigation
results show the discovery of a Serious Violation. This indicates that the BASIC
is and the motor carrier may be prioritized for an intervention, which can include
a warning letter, investigation, and identification for a roadside inspection.
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