This month's feature showcases the Roadside Inspection Activity Summary report available in the Safety Programs module. This report presents a breakdown of roadside inspection and violation activity for selected years.

The reports included in the Safety Programs module are updated on a monthly basis with a snapshot of the most current data reported in MCMIS for reviews, roadside inspections, and traffic enforcements. The data presented in these reports are current as of the snapshot date, but are subject to change as new or additional information is reported to MCMIS.

The Roadside Inspection Activity Report presents a breakdown of roadside inspection and violation activities for years 2006-2010. The report can be filtered by fiscal or calendar year, carrier domicile (United States, Mexico, and Canada), or vehicle type (trucks and passenger carriers which includes buses, motorcoaches, school buses, limos, and vans). (A)

The example above shows roadside inspection activity performed on all vehicles (trucks & passenger carriers) for the state of Arkansas for fiscal year 2009 in two views. The color coded 2D chart and data table (B) provides a comparison of roadside inspection and violation activity compared to the National figures.

For example, in 2009, Arkansas reported the number of inspections performed which resulted in no violations to be 36%, where the National numbers were 33%. (C) In 2009, Arkansas reported the number of OOS Violations to be 19% compared with the National figure of 14%. (D)

You can access the Roadside Inspection Activity report by going to Safety Programs module and clicking on the Roadside Inspections, Activity Summary link.

This month's feature showcases A&I Online's recently released Hazardous Materials (HM) module. The module provides reports and analysis on HM activity including Registrations, Reviews, and Roadside Inspections for five years along with current year-to-date information based on the FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Data will be updated on a monthly basis.

Users can access and analyze HM activity based on the following six reports now available as part of this initial release (A):

• HM Census Registration
• HM Reviews by Type
• HM Reviews by Safety Ratings
• HM Inspections by Level
• HM Inspections OOS Rates
• HM Radioactive Material Level VI Inspections

Each report can be generated by year (multi, fiscal or calendar year), carrier domicile and national, state comparison or state-specific views. In addition, data can be displayed as a table and/or graph and downloaded in Excel or PDF formats (B).

For example, the report below shows the HM Reviews by Safety Rating for California for fiscal year 2009 displayed in table and 2D chart. (B)

This report presents a breakdown of reviews conducted on HM carriers by safety rating for fiscal year 2009 and includes any review, including Motor Carrier Safety Compliance Reviews or CSA2010 reviews, resulting in a safety rating. The report can be filtered by fiscal or calendar year, carrier domicile, or carrier type.

The data table and 2D color-coded graph provides a side-by-side comparison for the state of California compared to the National figures for the same year. (C).

The Hazardous Materials Module can be accessed via the A&I Online homepage.

This month's feature showcases how to access and use the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) DataQs system for filing a request for data review, or data challenge. The DataQs system is an electronic means for filing concerns about Federal and State data released to the public by the FMCSA.

The DataQs system (A) provides a single web-based location to file challenges to data released by the FMCSA regardless of the State or Federal office responsible for the data. To file a challenge, users must login to the system using a secure username and password. New users are required to Register Online (B) before a challenge can be entered.

To access the DataQs system, users can log into the DataQs login page from either SafeStat Online (C) or the Data Quality module. Upon logging in users can begin the data challenge filing process by selecting "Add a Challenge".

Once a challenge is filed, the DataQs system automatically forwards the information to the appropriate State or Federal office for resolution and provides the requestor with automatic updates when there is a change in status. DataQs also supports FMCSA and States in generating responses. For example, a motor carrier can use the DataQs system to file a challenge to crash, inspection, compliance review and enforcement action data in addition to household goods complaints (i.e., fraudulent or duplicate data). Once the challenge is filed, the motor carrier would be provided with updates on its status until resolution.

DataQs provides users with an easy-to-use system to file and manage challenges to data released by the FMCSA. The system allows individuals to file a challenge through a single system, forwards the challenge to the appropriate agency, and allows the individual to monitor the status of the challenge from initiation through resolution.

DataQs also:

• Allows documentation to be faxed or transferred into the system for viewing by all involved in the challenge.
• Retains data challenges and supporting information for future reference.
• Automatically notifies the appropriate agency when a challenge is filed.
• Posts agency responses to data challenges and automatically notifies challenge submitters that the response was entered.

DataQs can be accessed via the SafeStat Online or Data Quality modules.

This month's feature showcases the Fatal Crash location mapping option available from the Crash Statistics Mapping Tool. This option allows users to generate a map that displays the location of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) fatal crash involvements from 2005–2008. The data displayed is based on the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data source and is updated annually. (Note: 2009 FARS data is not yet available.)

The Crash Statistics Mapping Tool allows users to query, display, print, and download colorful maps and data tables with crash and roadside inspection data. The mapping tool provides a variety of mapping capabilities include viewing the data by calendar or fiscal year, major roads and cities, or by the location where the fatal crash occurred. The tool is based on two data sources: Motor Carrier Information System (MCMIS) and FARS. The MCMIS data is updated quarterly while FARS data is updated annually.

You can use the Fatal Crash (FARS) locating mapping feature to easily view the location of CMV fatal crash involvements along with summary table data, for a specific state or the nation. In addition, you can further select the vehicle type (large truck, bus or both) and year (2005–2008 or a specific year within that range) based on your area of interest and add layers, such as city, county and major roadways, to create a customized map.

For example, the map below presents the location of Large Truck Fatal Crash involvements for year 2008 for the state of Massachusetts. The map also includes the "State/County" names and "Major Roads". (A)

Once the map is created, you can then utilize the zoom in or zoom out features (B) to maximize or minimize specific sections of the map. In addition, the map is available for download and the data tables are available for download for additional analysis. (C)

To access the Crash Mapping Tool/FARS Location Data option, click on the Crash Statistics module from the A&I Online's home page. Next, select the State Profiles tab and then click Maps and choose the Fatal Crash (FARS) report from the drop down menu and select "Location of Fatal Crashes."

This month's feature showcases the Large Truck Crash Facts Report located in the National Profiles area of the Crash Statistics module. The Large Truck Crash Facts Report is updated annually and contains descriptive statistics about fatal, injury, and property damage-only crashes involving large trucks and buses in 2008. Selected crash statistics on passenger vehicles are also presented for comparison purposes.

The major source data contained in this report comes from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS), and General Estimates System (GES).

The Large Truck Crash Facts report was designed to presents a variety of large truck and bus crash statistics, including trend information and data on various crash characteristics. The report is organized into four chapters (Trends, Crashes, Vehicles, and People) which allow users to easily find the data that is of most interest to them.

For example, if you were interested in determining how the current year’s data compares to prior years, you would refer to the Trends chapter. In this chapter you would find large truck crash statistics originating with the first year in which statistics were available for that data source. (A)

The Crashes chapter contains information on the circumstances, e.g., time of day, first harmful event, etc. surrounding large truck crashes while the Vehicles chapter presents information on large trucks, such as, cargo body type, gross vehicle weight rating, etc. involved in crashes. The People chapter contains information on drivers of large trucks and on people killed or injured in large truck crashes. It also includes some statistics for passenger vehicle drivers in order to make comparisons.

From the People chapter, the example below (B) displays a table of drivers involved in fatal crashes by driver-related factors and violations recorded.

You can access the Large Truck Crash Facts report in the National Profile Reports area of the Crash Statistics module.

This month's feature showcases the Roadside Inspection Activity Summary report available in the Safety Programs module. This report presents a breakdown of roadside inspection and violation activity for selected years.

The reports included in the Safety Programs module are updated on a monthly basis with a snapshot of the most current data reported in MCMIS for reviews, roadside inspections, and traffic enforcements. The data presented in these reports are current as of the snapshot date, but are subject to change as new or additional information is reported to MCMIS.

The Roadside Inspection Activity Report presents a breakdown of roadside inspection and violation activities for years 2006-2010. The report can be filtered by fiscal or calendar year, carrier domicile (United States, Mexico, and Canada), or vehicle type (trucks and passenger carriers which includes buses, motorcoaches, school buses, limos, and vans). (A)

The example below shows roadside inspection activity performed on all vehicles (trucks & passenger carriers) for the state of Massachusetts for fiscal year 2009 in two views. The color coded graph provides a side by side comparison of roadside inspection and violation activity. (B) The data presented shows the percentage of inspections performed with/without violations, as well as inspections performed with OOS violations. The roadside violations graph presents the percentage of violations categorized as OOS violations or other violations.

This report also provides the user with the options to see this data displayed as a data table (C), as a data table with 3D graphics or as a data table with a formatted trend line. (D) A PDF and Excel option for importing the data and printing the data easily is also available.

You can access the Roadside Inspection Activity report by going to Safety Programs module and clicking on the Roadside Inspections, Activity Summary link.

This month's feature showcases a new mapping feature made to the Crash Statistics Mapping Tool. This update allows users to view a selection of maps which provides statistics on Traffic Enforcement (TE) Activity for years 2006 – 2010.

The Crash Statistics Mapping Tool allows users to query, display, print, and download colorful maps and data tables with crash and roadside inspection data. For every query, results are provided in both map and table format. A variety of mapping capabilities include viewing the data by:

• calendar or fiscal year
• state and county, major roads and cities, or by the location where the fatal crash occurred.

At the state level, users can view All Traffic Enforcement activity, Traffic Enforcement and Crash Activity, Driver, Vehicle, and Hazardous Material Traffic Enforcements and Out of Service (OOS) Rates for years 2006–2010. (A) The data to generate the maps is retrieved from MCMIS and updated quarterly.

The example below displays all Traffic Enforcement activity performed for Large Trucks and Buses in calendar year 2009 on the state of Massachusetts. The map displays the data by major city (B) and corresponds to a color coded key that displays the areas where traffic enforcement activity took place within the state. The accompanying data table presents the data by each county within Massachusetts. (C) Users can take the data presented in the table format and download that information into an excel file to be used in other reports.

Users are also given the option to download the map for insertion into a report or other document and to view the current report in a PDF format for easy printing.

To access the Traffic Enforcement Maps, go to the Crash Statisitcs Module located on A&I Online and click Maps under State Profiles.

This month's feature showcases the State Safety Data Quality (SSDQ) Mapping Tool available in the Data Quality Module. This interactive tool enables users to display SSDQ evaluation results from 2004 through the current months.

The SSDQ Evaluation was developed by FMCSA to evaluate the completeness, timeliness, accuracy, and consistency of State-reported commercial motor vehicle crash and inspection records in the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). The quality of this data is evaluated each month and the States receive ratings of "Good," "Fair," or "Poor" for seven SSDQ Measures. Based on these individual ratings, plus the Overriding Indicator, States receive an Overall State Rating. States also receive a Crash Rating that considers only the SSDQ Crash Measures and the Overriding Indicator.

The SSDQ Mapping Tool enables users to choose an SSDQ evaluation report and an evaluation timeframe to create a map that shows the data requested plus a history table for the previous 12 months. Users can query crash and inspection data evaluation results by selecting one of the 10 report measure options then selecting the desired crash or inspection measure from the down menu. The following is a list of the crash and inspection measures available to query.

1. Overall State Rating
2. Crash Rating*
3. Crash Record Completeness*
4. Non-Fatal Crash Completeness*
5. Fatal Crash Completeness
6. Crash Timeliness
7. Crash Accuracy
8. Inspection Timeliness
9. Inspection Accuracy
10. Crash Consistency Indicator
11. *Data is only available for these measures since September 2007.

Next, the year and month of interest would be selected.

The example below shows a query to view Crash Timeliness Measure results through December 2009. (A) Once the measure is selected a map of each states crash rating is generated along with a data table. (B)

Users are also given the option to download the map for insertion into a report or other document and to view the current report in a PDF format for easy printing.

To access the SSDQ Mapping Tool, go to the Data Quality Module located on A&I Online and click the Mapping Tool link under State Safety Data Quality.

The Data Dashboard is a new tool that provides a single location to assist states with preparing their Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) Quarterly Reports and monitors MCSAP activities identified in their Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan (CVSP).

The tool provides quarterly and fiscal year-to-date State-specific data to support reporting on select National Program Elements, including Driver/Vehicle Inspections, Traffic Enforcements, and Compliance Reviews. Users can also view data supporting example State Safety Objectives, including CMV Crash Reduction, which involves data on large truck crash involvements; HM Transportation Safety, which displays HM OOS rates; and Passenger Transportation Safety, which includes data on bus crash involvements. State Safety Data Quality (SSDQ) evaluation results are also available. (A)

The example below focuses on Driver/Vehicle Inspections for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010 for Massachusetts and is part of the National Program Elements option. The data can also be shown in year-to-date totals for fiscal year 2010.

The chart above shows the breakdown of state roadside inspections for the selected reporting period for Levels I through VI (B).

The table breaks down this data further by reporting results for each level of inspection ranging from a Level I, which is an all-inclusive inspection, down to a Level VI, which in an inspection of shipments including radioactive materials. The data is reported for non-hazmat trucks, hazmat trucks, motorcoaches, passenger carrier vehicles, and vehicles classified as "Other" (C). The dashboard also displays Driver versus Vehicle inspection statistics. Data will be updated at the end of each quarter, within the fiscal year, with the next update planned for March 2010.

You can access the Quarterly Report & CVSP Data Dashboard from the A&I Online Homepage under the MCSAP Program module.

This month's feature showcases the recently enhanced Traffic Enforcement (TE) Out-Of-Service (OOS) Report available from the Safety Programs module. This report presents driver, vehicle, and hazmat OOS rates for the TE inspection program for years 2006–2010. This report is updated on a monthly basis.

The TE OOS Rates report allows users to generate and view summary TE OOS rate information based on their area of interest. For example, the report can be generated at three levels — national, all states or for a specific state. In addition, the report can be filtered by year (fiscal or calendar), carrier domicile (US, Mexico, Canada), and vehicle type (all vehicles, all trucks and passenger carriers) for the most recent five years.

If you were interested in viewing the OOS rates for all states in FY2009, you would select "All States" from the Report Focus option and the year 2009 from the Time Period drop down menu. The example below shows a partial screen shot of the report that is generated from these options. Users can also view the TE OOS rates for individual states or they can utilize the "create peer group" function to select specific states for display. (A)

Each inspection category displays data for the total number of inspections conducted, the number of inspections that resulted in one or more Out-of Service orders, and the percentage of inspections that resulted in one or more Out-of Service orders. These columns can be sorted by federal or state views. (B)

The Traffic Enforcement Out-Of-Service Report is located in the Safety Programs module of A&I Online under the Traffic Enforcement heading.

This month features the "Create Peer Group" option available for all reports on the recently expanded and enhanced Safety Programs area of A&I Online. The Safety Programs area provides information on three safety programs (Reviews, Roadside Inspections, and Traffic Enforcements) established to support FMCSA's mission of reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses.

In December 2009, the Safety Programs area was significantly enhanced to include monthly data updates, new reports, state and federal data and expanded report filtering and sorting capabilities, including the updated "Create Peer Group" enhancement.

The "Create Peer Group" option provides users with the ability to create reports that display data by FMCSA Service Center, Northern/Southern Border States or any combination of states.

In order to utilize the feature, users would first select a report from the Safety Programs area and then –

• Select the "All States" Report Focus filter, and
• Click the "Submit" button to display the "Create Peer Group" display option (A).

Once the "Create Peer Group" option is presented, users can then build their desired peer group by selecting states or groups of states from the list on the left panel of the tool and then clicking the single Arrow icon to add their selection(s) to the right panel of the tool. (B)

A report is then generated based on what peer group options were selected. (C)

In addition, once the peer group is created, users can then select and view other reports in the Safety Programs area for the selected "Peer Group" until the group is either cancelled or cleared. (D) The example below shows the same peer group that was selected displayed in the Safety Audits by Type report.

You can access the reports located in the Safety Programs module from the A&I Online Homepage and then follow the steps above to access the "Create Peer Group" feature.

This month's feature showcases the newly enhanced Safety Programs area of A&I Online.

The Safety Programs area, (formally called Program Measures), provides information on three safety programs (Reviews, Roadside Inspections, and Traffic Enforcements) established by FMCSA to support their mission of reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses.

New features include monthly updates, new reports, state/federal information and expanded report filtering and sorting.

To illustrate the new features we will walk through the Review Violation Summary report as an example. This report provides Violation Summary data as a result of Reviews performed at the Federal and State level. Reviews covered by the report include: Motor Carrier Safety Compliance Reviews, Cargo Tank Facility Reviews, Shipper Reviews, Non-Rated Reviews (excluding SCRs), CSA Offsite Reviews, CSA Onsite Focus Reviews, and CSA Onsite Comprehensive Reviews.

New filtering capabilities have been added to enhance this report. These enhancements include the ability to filter by:

• fiscal or calendar year for years 2006–2010 (year-to-date),
• carrier domicile (US, Mexico, Canada), or
• carrier type (Hazmat, All Passenger, Motorcoach, Household Goods) (A)

The data can also be viewed at a National level, for all states (i.e., a state by state comparison). The example below shows a partial view of the Violation Summary report for All Passenger Carrier Reviews performed at a national level for all states for fiscal year 2009 (B). This report can also be viewed for all states for FY2006–2010 (year-to-date).

Another new feature includes viewing the data as a data table (C) or as a data table with an accompanying 2D or 3D bar chart. The examples below shows the Violation Summary report for All Passenger Carrier Reviews performed in the state of California and those with Acute or Critical Violations for fiscal year 2009. The 2D graph (D) provides a nice side by side comparison for the state compared to the National figures for the same year. The data is presented as a color coded graph for each violation type.

This report also provided a PDF and Excel option for importing the data and printing the data easily.

You can access the Violation Summary report by going to Safety Programs' Reviews Area and clicking on the Violation Summary link.

This month's feature showcases the newly enhanced Review Violation Summary report located in the Safety Programs, Review Area. The report provides Violation Summary data as a result of Reviews performed at the Federal and State level. Reviews include: Motor Carrier Safety Compliance Reviews, Cargo Tank Facility Reviews, Shipper Reviews, Non-Rated Reviews (excluding SCRs), CSA Offsite Reviews, CSA Onsite Focus Reviews, and CSA Onsite Comprehensive Reviews.

The Safety Program area, (formally called Program Measures), provides information on three safety programs (Reviews, Roadside Inspections, and Traffic Enforcements) established by FMCSA to support their mission of reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses.

All reports will be updated on a monthly basis based on data from the FMCSA’s Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS).

The Violation Summary Report provides information to help you analyze an array of violation data, such as –

• the number of reviews with or without violations recorded;
• the categories of violations recorded (acute, critical, or other); and
• the number of violations present (A)

New filtering capabilities have also been added to enhance this report. These enhancements include the ability to filter by –

• fiscal or calendar year for years 2006 – 2010 (year-to-date),
• carrier domicile (US, Mexico, Canada), or
• carrier type (Hazmat, All Passenger, Motorcoach, Household Goods) (B)

The data can also be viewed at a National level, for all states (i.e., a state by state comparison). The example below shows a partial view of the Violation Summary report for All Passenger Carrier Reviews performed at a national level for all states for fiscal year 2009. The data is presented for each state compared to the national level figures for each violation type. (C) This report can also be viewed for all states for FY2006-2010 (year-to-date).

Another new feature includes viewing the data as a data table (D) or as a data table with an accompanying 2D or 3D bar chart. The examples below shows the Violation Summary report for All Passenger Carrier Reviews performed in the state of California and those with Acute or Critical Violations for fiscal year 2009. The 2D graph (E) provides a nice side by side comparison for the state compared to the National figures for the same year. The data is presented as a color coded graph for each violation type.

This report also provided a PDF and Excel option for importing the data and printing the data easily.

You can access the Violation Summary report by going to Safety Programs’ Reviews Area and clicking on the Violation Summary link.

This month's feature focuses on the A&I Online Email Subscription Service. The subscription service is an email notification offered to FMCSA, State Partners, and the motor carrier community as a way to keep abreast of the latest data updates and enhancements made to A&I Online in an effort to improve motor carrier safety.

You can learn about the latest information or features added to A&I Online, quickly and easily, by simply signing up for the subscription service from the A&I Online Home Page (A). To sign up, a user would choose the "eSubscribe" link from A&I Online's Home Page and be brought to an online form (B) to enter basic contact information. Once you sign-up, you will receive notifications as new content is added to A&I Online. In the event you choose not to receive these notifications any longer, simply reply to the email message and type "unsubscribe" in the subject line.

If you are interested in learning more about the types of improvements made to A&I Online, you can refer to the "What's New" section of the website. This area provides a historical inventory of all the data releases and enhancements made to A&I Online and highlights the most recent updates on the A&I Online home page (C). Many of these new enhancements are the direct results of the feedback we receive from our stakeholders.

You can sign up for the A&I Online Subscription notification service by choosing the "eSubscribe" link located on the A&I Online Home Page and completing the online form.

This month's feature focuses on the Driver Safety Evaluation Area (SEA) which is one of four SEAs that are evaluated each month in SafeStat to determine the relative safety status of individual motor carriers. The three remaining SEAs are Accident, Vehicle, and Driver. All the SEA values are updated each month based on event and exposure data reported to FMCSA's Motor Carrier Information System.

The Driver SEA evaluates a carrier's driver related performance in regards to safety and compliance procedures. The Driver SEA value reflects a carrier's driver safety posture relative to its peers. Specifically, when calculating the Driver SEA value, the following safety events are evaluated: inspections, compliance reviews, and moving violations. If sufficient data is available, a measure is created for each safety event.

• The Driver Inspection Measure (DIM) is based on driver roadside OOS inspection violations.
• The Driver Review Measure (DRM) is based on the violations of driver-related acute and critical regulations discovered during a compliance review.
• The Moving Violation Measure (MVM) is based on moving violations recorded in conjunction with roadside inspections.

These measures are than ranked and assigned a percentile value (indicator) from 1-100 with 100 being highest or worst. The three indicators Driver Inspection Indicator (DII), Driver Review Indicator (DRI), and Moving Violation Indicator (MVI) are then combined into the Driver SEA value (A). Review the SafeStat Methodology document for a full description of the SafeStat algorithm.

You can then further review the detailed data related to the Driver SEA. For example, you can view the detailed data that relates to Compliance Reviews or Moving Violations or you can select detailed reports relating to Driver Inspections (B).

If you are a motor carrier user reviewing your results, and believe a correction needs to be made to the data, you can click on the DataQs system link. Note: Motor Carrier users may login to A&I Online using the FMCSA portal or your U.S. DOT # and Personal Identification Number (PIN) to obtain more detailed information (C).

In order to review a Driver SEA for a carrier, you must access SafeStat Online and generate an individual carrier’s results by using the search tabs on the module. Access SafeStat Online here.

This month's feature focus on the NAFTA Safety Stats Border Maps report which allow users to view border crossing data for specific ports of entry in fourteen states.

Data on border traffic is collected by the U.S., Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, and provided to the U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on a monthly basis. The NAFTA Safety Stats Module is updated on a quarterly basis.

The Border Maps report presents users with data and statistics on border traffic and trade data for a specific port of entry in fourteen states. A port of entry is selected by first selecting a border state from the pull down menu. Once the submit button has been clicked, a graphic of that particular state appears (A).

Next a port of entry is selected by clicking on the desired port (B). The data table presents data for the number of incoming truck and bus crossings between 1999 and 2008. The table also shows the percentage of incoming truck and bus border traffic for the state, U.S- Mexico or U.S.-Canada (as applicable), and all Border States. Data showing the amount of import and export dollars for trade with both Canada and Mexico is also presented (C).

You can find the NAFTA Border Maps report by selecting the NAFTA Safety Stats module from the A&I Online homepage and selecting Border Maps from the left side navigation bar.

This month's feature showcases the Feedback Form which allows A&I Online users to submit questions or comments regarding A&I Online's functionality and features.

The Feedback Form provides users with a simple, easy way to submit questions, request information, provide comments or suggest enhancements to A&I Online.

To use the form, users can click on the "Feedback" link from the A&I home page or any other page on the site (A).

The user would then be brought into the web generated feedback form where identifying information is entered and questions as to specific safety data or comments and suggestions can be posed that relate to A&I Online (B).

Once the form is submitted, the user will receive an emailed confirmation that their request was received and a response will then be provided either by email or phone by a member of the A&I Online team. In addition, the questions and comments submitted also help the A&I Online team identify new requirements for the site or areas that should be further highlighted.

The example below is a question that was submitted by one our state partners and the response that was given by a member of the A&I team.

The Feedback Form link is located in the top right hand corner of the A&I Online homepage and any other page of A&I Online.

This month's feature showcases A&I Online's newest module, Passenger Carrier Statistics. The module presents reports focused on passenger vehicles and carriers. All reports provide options to choose fiscal or calendar year, and the carrier domicile (All, United States, Canada, and Mexico). The module is updated on a monthly basis.

Users can access a variety of information on passenger vehicles and carriers and view the data based on their specific needs. For example, the module includes reports in the following areas:

• Authority Granted — Applications Submitted and Granted
• Compliance Reviews — Summary Activity, Monthly Activity, and Violation Details
• Roadside Inspections — Summary and Violation Details
• Safety Audit — Summary Activity

Each report allows for further stratification by Year (calendar or fiscal year), Carrier Domicile, Carrier Type, and National or State views. In addition, some reports may allow for further filtering for more specific analysis.

For example, if you were interested in obtaining information on the number of Driver Inspections in Massachusetts for fiscal years 2005–2009, you would:

• Select the "Roadside Inspection" report area
• Click on the "State" radio button and choose Massachusetts
• Click on the "Inspection Type" pull down and pick "Driver" , and
• Click on "Submit" (A)

The report generated, Passenger Carrier — Driver Inspections, (B) would then present a breakdown of driver inspections conducted by Federal and State personnel on motorcoaches, school buses, vans, limousines, and buses for fiscal years 2005 – 2009 operated by all domiciled carriers.

You can then download the report to a PDF or excel file for further analysis and/or insertion into a report. (C)

The Passenger Carrier Statistics module can be accessed via the A&I Online Home Page.

This month's feature showcases two new reports added to the State Data Analysis Reports area of the Data Quality module. The Crash Record Completeness: Monthly Analysis report and the Complete Record Analysis report have been developed to provide additional information to assist States in identifying and monitoring their state's data quality activities that directly impact their monthly State Safety Data Quality (SSDQ) evaluation results.

Crash Record Completeness: Complete Record Analysis Report

The "Complete Record Analysis" report presents an analysis of all FMCSA-required fields in each crash record submitted to FMCSA. A crash record contains information important to identify the carrier and driver, the location of the crash, if hazardous materials were transported, and the sequence of crash events. A field is considered complete if it contains any data. Monitoring the completeness of the fields is important to FMCSA and the States for complete and accurate reporting purposes. In the example below, (A) the field name labeled "First Name" shows that 2,673 crash records were evaluated. Out of 2,673 crash records, the field "First Name" was completed in 2,523 crash records making the reporting of that field 95% complete for the State of Massachusetts.

Crash Record Completeness: Monthly Analysis Report

The "Monthly Analysis" report presents an analysis of the driver and vehicle fields in each crash record reported to FMCSA broken down by 1 month increments for the 12-month analysis period. For each month, the 10 data fields (driver license number, driver date-of-birth, driver first name, driver last name, license class, vehicle identification number, license plate number, vehicle configuration, cargo body type, and gross vehicle weight rating) are individually analyzed for completeness. The example below (B) shows a partial screen shot of the Monthly Analysis report focusing on the Driver Identification Completeness analysis. The data presented shows the "License #" field was complete in 223 out of 235 records from 11/1/2008 –11/30/2008. The field is 95% complete during that month.

The records represented in these reports contain all interstate and intrastate carriers and include large truck and bus vehicle types.

The Crash Record Completeness: Complete Record Analysis and Monthly Analysis reports are located in the Improvement Tools section of the Data Quality Module under State Data Analysis Reports. They are located on a secure area of the A&I Online website.

A&I Online would like to showcase the new MCS-150 Update Notification feature added to the SafeStat Overview page.

The MCS-150 is familiar to most motor carriers because it is one of the first forms a motor carrier files in order to obtain its operating authority and USDOT number. The MCS-150 form provides the Department of Transportation (DOT) with basic information about a motor carrier and its operations (e.g., miles traveled, cargo carried, types of equipment, etc.). The FMCSA regulation on this issue states that all motor carriers, unless exempted, must file either the Motor Carrier Identification Report (MCS-150) or the Combined Motor Carrier Identification Report and HM Permit Application (MCS-150B) every 24 months and this new feature let’s a carrier know it’s time to update their form.

This feature can be found when searching for SafeStat information for interstate and intrastate hazmat motor carriers with a registered DOT number. When searching for a carrier using the Carrier Overview page (A) and the data results have been found,

the date the MCS-150 was last updated will be displayed on the Carrier Information page along with a flag to indicate the MCS-150 data is beyond 24 months and needs to be updated. (B) An "outdated" link is provided which when selected will give the motor carrier a reminder that it's time to update their MCS-150 information. (C)

When a motor carrier logs onto A&I Online using their U.S. DOT number and motor carrier PIN, (D) a more detailed pop up window appears which gives the motor carrier detailed information on the 24 month filing requirement and how to update the registration information with related links and telephone numbers for additional help with updating the registration form. (E)

This month's feature showcases the FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) /MCMIS (Motor Carrier Management Information System) Matching Tool available to authorized FMCSA and State enforcement users via the Data Quality module. The Tool was designed to help States reconcile differences between the number of fatal crash records found in the FARS and MCMIS databases. Records are presented in sets as "matched", "potentially matched", and "not matched" at the National and State levels.

The Tool was recently updated based on the December 19, 2008 MCMIS data snapshot and the 2007 Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) fatal crash data.

Users can review the results of the Tool to determine if all reportable fatal large truck and bus crash records have been reported to MCMIS from their State database and/or whether records may have been incorrectly categorized in MCMIS or FARS. For example, if you were interested in a specific State's results you would select "State Results" (A), and select a State to view the results for the following three categories:

• Records Matched — One FARS crash record is matched to one MCMIS fatal crash record for one calendar year.
• Records Potentially Matched — The records that were not definitely matched by the matching algorithm were evaluated as potential matches against non-truck and bus vehicle types in FARS (e.g., car, small truck) and MCMIS non-fatal crash records.
• Records Not Matched — The FARS and MCMIS fatal crash records that were evaluated by the matching algorithm but could not be matched are identified in two separate lists: FARS Truck and Bus records, and MCMIS fatal crash records. (C)

You could then review these results and determine what additional steps may need to be taken to reconcile the databases.

The Tool also allows you to add comments to each record (or pair of records) to describe the steps the State has taken to match a record or reasons why records may not match. To add a comment, you would select the "Yes" radio button next to the Show Comments option and then select the "Add Comment" link displayed on the results page. (D)

In addition to the State Specific results, users can also view National results. For example, if you were interested in viewing the FARS to MCMIS matched results for all States, you would select the "National Results" link. (B)

This month's feature showcases how to access and use the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) DataQs system for filing a data challenge. The DataQs system is an electronic means for filing concerns about Federal and State data released to the public by the FMCSA.

The DataQs system (A) provides a single web-based location to file challenges to data released by the FMCSA regardless of the State or Federal office responsible for the data. To file a challenge, users must login to the system using a secure username and password. New users are required to Register Online (B) before a challenge can be entered.

To access the DataQs system, users can log into the DataQs login page from either SafeStat Online (C) or Data Quality. Upon logging in users can begin the data challenge filing process by selecting "Add a Challenge".

Once a challenge is filed, the DataQs system automatically forwards the information to the appropriate State or Federal office for resolution and provides the requestor with automatic updates when there is a change in status. DataQs also supports FMCSA and States in generating responses. For example, a motor carrier can use the DataQs system to file a challenge to crash, inspection, compliance review and enforcement action data in addition to household goods complaints (i.e., fraudulent or duplicate data). Once the challenge is filed, the motor carrier would be provided with updates on its status until resolution.

The feature can be reached by accessing the SafeStat Online or Data Quality modules or directly at click here.

This month’s feature showcases the Crash Statistics Mapping Tool available from the Crash Statistics Module. This tool allows users to dynamically generate, display, print, and download maps and tables with crash and inspection and other geographic information related to large truck and bus crashes and inspections in the United States.

The Crash Statistics module is updated semi-annually based on fatal and non-fatal crash data from the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) and annually with fatal crash data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). This month’s feature is based on the September 26, 2008 data snapshot.

The Crash Statistics Mapping Tool allow users to dynamically generate maps and tables displaying large truck or bus crash and inspection data at a National, State, or county level. Crash data is currently available for five years (2003-2007) while inspection data is available for three years (2005-2007) (A).

Maps and data tables can be generated based on the number of large trucks or buses involved in (B):

• Fatal Crashes (FARS or MCMIS)
• Non-Fatal Crashes (MCMIS)
• Tow-away, Injury, or HM Crashes (MCMIS)
• Number of Injuries or Fatalities (FARS or MCMIS)
• Crashes and Inspections

In addition, maps and tables can be generated for All Inspections or Driver, Vehicle, and HM Inspections and Out-of-Service (OOS) Rates.

In addition, users have the option to display State and county names, major roads, major cities, and the location of fatal crashes. (B)

You can access the Crash Statistics Mapping Tool in the Crash Statistics module, State Profiles area, from A&I Online’s home page by clicking on Crash Statistics and selecting State Profiles. Or, just click here.

This month’s feature showcases Program Measures’ Program Effectiveness sub-module. The sub-module presents research based on two models that measures the effectiveness of three FMCSA Safety Programs: Compliance Reviews (CRs), Roadside Inspections, and Traffic Enforcement.

You can access Program Measures' Program Effectiveness sub-module, by selecting Program Measures from A&I Online’s home page. Next, select "Program Effectiveness" from the tabs or, just: click here.

This month’s feature showcases eighteen (18) updated Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) reports that are available through the Crash Statistics module. These reports contain descriptive statistics about fatal crashes that involved large trucks, motor coaches, and buses for each state and can be used to analyze multi-year trends.

The FARS is a census of crashes involving any motor vehicle on a traffic-way, but only fatal crashes. FARS is maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

To access the updated FARS reports simply select the Crash Statistics module from A&I Online, then select National Profiles from the top navigation bar and scroll down to the State Comparison reports. The reports are listed under the subheading "FARS Reports". These reports can also be accessed via the Analysis Results and Reports module of the A&I Online.

This month’s feature showcases the Presentations and Outreach area of the Analysis Results & Reports module. Many of the presentations contained in this area have been used in conjunction with various conferences and training venues and can now be adapted for your use.

To access these presentations, select the Presentations and Outreach section located in the Analysis Results & Reports module on A&I Online.

This month’s feature showcases the Border Crossing Summary report located within NAFTA Safety Stats. The Border Crossing Summary report presents statistics on incoming border traffic by State Port of Entry, the number of crossings recorded, and the percent of crossings from 1997-2006. Data on inbound border traffic is collected by the U.S. Customs Service and provided to the U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on a monthly basis. The U.S. Customs Service does not collect comparable data on outbound vehicles.

The NAFTA Safety Stats Module includes information and statistics on the U.S operations of interstate motor carriers and intrastate HM motor carriers registered in the U.S for the three North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

You can access NAFTA Safety Stats from A&I Online’s home page. Next, select "Border Crossing Summary" from the side navigation bar. Or, just: click here.

This month’s feature showcases the Detailed Crash Report available through SafeStat Online. The Detailed Crash Report is available through the Accident Safety Evaluation Area (SEA).

You can access SafeStat Online’s Detailed Crash Report by selecting SafeStat Online from A&I Online’s main menu. Next, enter a carrier by DOT# or name. Once the carrier information is displayed, then select the Accident button from the SafeStat menu bar at the top of the page. (B). The Accident SEA area provides crash information for Compliance Reviews and state reported crashes. To access information for state reported crashes, select the View Detail Data link (C). This option presents a list of crashes for the past 30 months. Next, select the record number in the first column to view the details of the crash (D).

To access SafeStat Online, click here.

This month's feature showcases the Large Truck Crash Facts Report located in the National Profiles area of the Crash Statistics module. The Large Truck Crash Facts Report is updated annually and contains descriptive statistics about fatal, injury, and property damage-only crashes involving large trucks in 2006. This year’s report includes, for the first time, ten tables that show bus crash statistics.

The major sources for the data contained in the report come from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS), and General Estimates System (GES).

You can access the Large Truck Crash Facts report in the National Profile Reports area of the Crash Statistics module or just click here.

This month's feature showcases the State Safety Data Quality (SSDQ) Mapping Tool available on the Data Quality Module. This interactive tool enables users to display SSDQ evaluation results from 2004 through the current month.

The SSDQ Evaluation was developed by FMCSA to evaluate the completeness, timeliness, accuracy, and consistency of State-reported commercial motor vehicle crash and inspection records in the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). The quality of this data is evaluated each month and the States receive ratings of "Good," "Fair," or "Poor" for seven SSDQ Measures. Based on these individual ratings, plus the Overriding Indicator, States receive an Overall State Rating. States also receive a Crash Rating that considers only the SSDQ Crash Measures and the Overriding Indicator.

To access the SSDQ Mapping Tool, go to the Data Quality Module located on A&I Online and click the Mapping Tool link under State Safety Data Quality or just or just click here.

This month’s feature showcases a new downloadable text file that contains the complete list of over 700,000 Interstate and Intrastate HM carriers available on SafeStat Online. The availability of this data allows users to perform customized analysis. In addition, the data is updated each month to allow for continued trend analysis.

To access the Interstate Carriers file, go to the SafeStat Online Module and click on the SafeStat Reports tab and then click on the Interstate Carriers link (B) or just click here.

This month’s feature showcases two new crash measures that have been added to the State Safety Data Quality methodology evaluation. The Crash Record Completeness measure determines a rating based on the completeness of driver and vehicle crash data reported to FMCSA and the Non-Fatal Crash Completeness measure determines a rating based on the percentage of non-fatal crash records reported to the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) by the States over a 12-month time period.

You can learn more about these new crash measures, as well as the existing crash measures used to calculate the State Safety Data Quality evaluation results, by accessing the Data Quality module from A&I Online’s homepage and clicking on "Methodology" from the Evaluations section or click here.

This month’s feature showcases A&I Online’s Passenger Carrier Safety, a one-stop source for safety information designed to inform consumers about passenger carriers that are licensed to operate motor coach, school bus, van/mini bus, and limousine services in interstate commerce.

You can access the Passenger Carrier Safety website from A&I Online’s home page, or simply click here.

This month’s feature showcases SafeStat Online’s new Non-Hazmat (HM) Intrastate capabilities which allow users to access detailed SafeStat Results, including motor carrier safety data for registered Intrastate Non-Hazmat (HM) Carriers. Prior to this enhancement, limited SafeStat results for Non-HM Intrastate carriers were available only to FMCSA and State Enforcement personnel in 24 states. New reporting capabilities are also featured.

You can access the SafeStat Online Intrastate Carrier Results and Reports by selecting SafeStat from A&I Online’s home page or, just: click here.

This month’s feature showcases the National Reports area of the Program Measures Traffic Enforcement (TE) sub-module. The TE sub-module provides information about the Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Traffic Enforcement Program for three calendar years. In August 2007, the applicable Traffic Enforcement violations were updated to reflect changes resulting from SAFETEA-LU legislation and recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) studies.

The TE sub-module is updated semi-annually. It currently includes 2006 data based on the March 23, 2007 Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) snapshot.

You can access Program Measures Traffic Enforcement (TE) sub-module by selecting Program Measures from A&I Online’s home page. Next, select "Traffic Enforcement" from the tabs and then "National Reports." Or, just: click here.

This month’s feature showcases the updated Intervention Model results released in July 2007. These updated results are based on calendar year 2005 using a Motor Carrier Information System (MCMIS) snapshot of March 31, 2006.

The Intervention Model was developed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to measure the effectiveness of roadside inspections and traffic enforcements in terms of crashes avoided, injuries avoided, and lives saved.

The analysis is presented as three separate reports (A) located within the Program Effectiveness section of the Program Measures module.

• The One Page Summary provides a brief overview of the 2005 Intervention Model analysis at the national level.
• The Executive Summary provides a brief discussion of the Intervention Model methodology, detailed description of the 2005 Intervention Model analysis, along with national and state results.
• The Technical Document provides in-depth discussions of the methodology used in the analysis.

You can access the updated Intervention Model results by accessing the Program Measures module from A&I Online’s home page, and then clicking on the Program Effectiveness tab. Or, just click here.

This month’s feature showcases the recently released FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) /MCMIS (Motor Carrier Management Information System) Matching Tool available via the Data Quality module (A).

This new Tool was designed to help States reconcile differences between the number of fatal crash records found in the FARS and MCMIS databases. States can review the results of the Matching Tool to determine if all reportable fatal crash records have been reported to MCMIS from their State database. The Tool's methodology defines a "matched record set" between the two databases as a crash that involved at least one fatality, involved a large truck or bus, and contains the same information in several key fields (e.g., county, date, time, VIN, DOT). The results shown are for one calendar year.

The FARS/MCMIS Matching Tool is available on a secure area of A&I Online and can only be accessed by authorized FMCSA and State Enforcement users.

Authorized FMCSA and State enforcement users can access the FARS/MCMIS Matching Tool by first logging into the A&I Online website and selecting Data Quality from the A&I Online main menu, or simply click here.

This month’s feature showcases the six Violation Reports located in the National Reports section of the Program Measures Roadside Inspection (RI) sub-module.

The Roadside Inspection sub-module provides summarized data for three calendar years on all RIs conducted on motor carriers that transport property or passengers in interstate or intrastate commerce. Inspection activity is based on the Motor Carrier Information System (MCMIS) data source and is updated semi-annually.

You can access Roadside Inspection reports by selecting Program Measures from A&I Online’s main menu. Next select the Roadside Inspections tab and choose "National Reports", or simply click here.

This month’s feature showcases the Commercial Zone reports located within the NAFTA Safety Stats module. The Commercial Zone reports present summarized statistics on inspections conducted within the commercial zones of the U.S.-Mexico border (A).

NAFTA Safety Stats includes information and statistics on the U.S operations of interstate and intrastate motor carriers registered in the U.S for the three North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

You can access the Commercial Zone reports by selecting NAFTA Safety Stats from A&I Online’s home page. Next, select from the Commercial Zone Reports found in the Program Measures area. Or, just click here.

This month's feature explains how to access and use the Federal Motor Carrier Administration’s (FMCSA) DataQs system for filing a data challenge. The DataQs system is an electronic means for filing concerns about Federal and State data released to the public by the FMCSA.

The feature can be reached by accessing the SafeStat Online or Data Quality modules or directly at https://dataqs.fmcsa.dot.gov/login.asp.

This month’s feature showcases how a motor carrier can access their carrier’s detailed SafeStat results on A&I Online (ai.fmcsa.dot.gov). SafeStat is a tool used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to prioritize interstate motor carriers for compliance reviews and roadside inspections.

Detailed SafeStat results are also available to authorized FMCSA and State Enforcement users who login to A&I Online via their User Authentication System (UAS) Login.

Authorized motor carrier users can access their carrier’s detailed SafeStat results by first using the "A&I User Login" function and then selecting the SafeStat module and searching on their carrier’s USDOT number.

This month’s feature showcases the Analysis Reports section of the Analysis Results and Reports (AR&R) module. The AR&R module provides access to the latest research and analysis on truck and bus safety.

You can access this feature by selecting the Analysis Results & Reports module from A&I Online’s home page and then selecting "Analysis Reports".

This month’s feature showcases the top navigation toolbar (A) located on every page of the A&I Online website.

You can access the A&I Online toolbar at the top of each page on the A&I Online website or just click here.

This month’s feature showcases the Safety Plan Crash Data available in the Crash Statistics module. The Safety Plan Crash Data provides authorized FMCSA and State Enforcement users – using their User Authentication System (UAS) password - access to updated State-reported crash records available through the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). This data is updated quarterly.

FMCSA and State Enforcement users can access the State Plan Crash Data by logging onto A&I Online’s home page, and selecting the Crash Statistics module or just click here.

This month’s feature showcases the Presentations and Outreach area of the Analysis Results & Reports module. Many of the presentations contained in this area have been used in conjunction with various conferences and training venues and can now be adapted for your use.

To access these presentations, select the Presentations and Outreach section located in the Analysis Results & Reports module on A&I Online.

This month’s feature showcases the ability to display report data in a variety of format types for many of the reports available on A&I Online’s Crash Statistics and Program Measures modules.

To access this feature, select the Crash Statistics or Program Measures modules on A&I Online. Next, select a report within the module, look for the drop down feature at the top of the report and select the "report format" of your choice.

This month’s feature showcases the A&I User Login (A) function which enables authorized FMCSA users - (1) FMCSA and State Enforcement Personnel and (2) Motor Carriers - access to detailed safety information that is restricted to the general public. Information restricted to the general public is designated with a locked symbol and available to authorized users via a secure user name and password. For example,

• FMCSA and State Enforcement users are required to login via the User Authentication System (UAS). Once logged in, they can access restricted motor carrier safety data, including; SafeStat Scores, Accident Safety Evaluation Area (SEA) values, and FMCSA management reports.
• Motor Carriers can login using their U.S. DOT Number and Personal Identification Number (PIN) number to access restricted data, such as their Motor Carrier’s SafeStat score (if applicable) and Accident SEA values.

Once the individual is logged in, the lock will be displayed as open and the word "Logoff" will appear at the top of the screen.

To access the A&I User Login feature, including information on how to obtain login information for authorized users, click on the A&I Online User Login button from any A&I page or click here

This month’s feature showcases the recently released results of the Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS). The LTCCS is the first-ever national study that attempts to determine the critical events and associated factors that contribute to serious truck crashes. It is based on a three-year data collection project conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

To learn more about the findings of the Large Truck Crash Causation Study including Analysis Briefs, Result Overviews, and Summary Tables, select the Crash Statistics module from the main page of the A&I Online website or click here.

This month’s feature showcases the Border Crossing Summary report located within NAFTA Safety Stats. The Border Crossing Summary report presents statistics on incoming border traffic by State Port of Entry, the number of crossings recorded, and the percent of crossings from 1996-2005. Data on inbound border traffic is collected by the U.S. Customs Service and provided to the U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on a monthly basis. The U.S. Customs Service does not collect comparable data on outbound vehicles.

The NAFTA Safety Stats Module includes information and statistics on the U.S operations of interstate motor carriers and intrastate HM motor carriers registered in the U.S for the three North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

You can access NAFTA Safety Stats from A&I Online’s home page. Next, select "Border Crossing Summary" from the side navigation bar. Or, just: click here.

This month’s feature showcases the Monthly Progress Report (MPR) area of the Data Quality module. The MPR helps States monitor the quality of data they provide to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and to track improvements to the data. The MPR augments the quarterly online State Safety Data Quality (SSDQ) evaluation by providing monthly SSDQ evaluation results and additional supplemental reports. This more frequent and complete look at their data allows States to be more proactive in their approach to data quality.

The MPR is available on a secure area of the A&I Online website and can only be accessed by authorized FMCSA and State Enforcement users.

FMCSA and State Enforcement users can access the State Monthly Progress Report area by selecting Data Quality from A&I Online’s main menu. Next, you will have to click on the "A&I User Login" button and login using your User Authentication System (UAS) login. Next, select "State MPR" from the left navigation menu and the list of reports will be displayed.

This month’s feature showcases the State Motor Carrier (MC) Safety Fact Sheet. This report presents an overview of select motor carrier safety data for six calendar years (2000-2006) providing States with a variety of safety information in one place.

You can access the State MC Safety Fact Sheet directly from A&I Online’s main page. User’s can either select their desired State by clicking their State on the map or choosing their State from a pull down list above. To access the State MC Safety Fact Sheet, click here.

This month’s feature showcases the State Reports area of the Program Measures’ Compliance Review (CR) sub-module. This area presents summarized data for five years (2001-2005) based on Federal CRs, including an analysis of each State’s CR activity compared to national activity.

The CR sub-module now includes a "first look" at CR 2005 data based on the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) December 23, 2005 data snapshot. The sub-module is updated semi-annually. The next update will be based on a March 2006 data snapshot.

You can access the State Reports area by selecting Program Measures from A&I Online’s main menu. Next, select the Compliance Review tab and then choose "State Reports." Or, just click here.

This month’s feature showcases two new reports available through SafeStat Online. The first report, Inspection by Time Period, provides summary inspection information for three time periods over the last 30 month period. The second report, All Inspections, allows users to view all available driver and vehicle inspection data for the same 30 month period. Both reports are available through the Driver and Vehicle Safety Evaluation Areas (SEAs).

You can access SafeStat Online’s Inspection by Time Period or All Inspections reports by selecting SafeStat Online from A&I Online’s main menu. Next, select a carrier through the "Single Carrier" search tab or "Carrier List" search tab from SafeStat’s main page. Once you have generated an individual carrier’s SafeStat Results report, you can access the Inspection by Time Period or All Inspections reports by selecting either the Driver SEA or Vehicle SEA button (D). Next choose the "Inspection by Time Period" or "All Driver Inspections" (if on Vehicle page, "All Vehicle Inspections") from the "Select Detail Data" drop down menu (E). To access SafeStat Online, click here.

This month’s feature showcases the newly developed State Safety Data Quality (SSDQ) Historical report located within the Data Quality module. The SSDQ Historical report provides a historical review of a State's safety data evaluation results based on the completeness, timeliness, accuracy and consistency of State-reported crash and inspection data in the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). The report provides the current month’s results followed by the last four quarters' results.

You can access the SSDQ Historical report from A&I Online’s home page by clicking on the Data Quality module and then Historical report located on the DQ sidebar menu under State Safety Data Quality. Or, just click: here.

This month’s feature showcases the recently enhanced Analysis Results and Reports (AR&R) module. The module provides access to the latest research and analysis on truck and bus safety.

The module includes three sections that provides access to various motor carrier safety reports.

• The Analysis Reports section (A) includes analytical reports categorized by motor carrier safety topics that include:
• Carrier Reports
• Crash Reports
• Data Quality
• Driver Reports
• FMCSA Safety Programs
• Industry Profiles
• MCSAFE Publications
• The Analysis Briefs section (B) links you to a collection of research publications and technical briefs maintained on the FMCSA website.
• The AR&R Archives section (C) allows you to obtain past years analytical reports, categorized by topics on motor carrier safety developed by the FMCSA.

A fourth section, Presentations & Outreach (D), provides access to training and outreach materials.

The Search (E) capability also allows you to quickly search the module's resources by keyword or topic to obtain a complete list of resources.

You can access the Analysis Results and Reports module from A&I Online’s home page by clicking on Analysis Results and Reports.
Or, just click: here.

This month features the Management Reports available through the DataQs data correction system. These reports enable FMCSA and State enforcement personnel to easily monitor and manage the data challenges they receive and provide insight into areas where data quality may be improved.

DataQs is an electronic means for motor carriers and the general public to file concerns about Federal and State data released to the public by FMCSA. It provides a single web-based location to file challenges to this data regardless of the State or Federal office responsible for the data. It also allows individuals who file a data challenge to monitor its status, while providing FMCSA and State personnel a tool to manage their data challenges.

You can access DataQs Reports by clicking on the Data Quality module from A&I Online’s home page and selecting DataQs or by selecting ‘How do I correct my data’ from within the SafeStat module. Note: Federal and State Users that do not have a DataQs account need to fill out and submit an FMCSA Accounts Request Form to FMCSA Technical Support in order to obtain access to the management reports available within DataQs.

Next, click on the Reports button (D). (Note: You can view reports based on your user access rights.)

This month’s feature showcases the Crash Profiles Online module’s Crash Location Maps section. This feature allows users to dynamically generate, display, print, and download maps and tables with crash and other geographic data (using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology) related to large truck and bus crashes in the United States.

The Crash Profiles Online module is updated annually based on fatal and non-fatal crash data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). This month’s feature is based on the September 2004 data snapshot.

These maps contain information that can be used to identify and compare national, State, and county level crash statistics. The GIS graphic representation provides an exceptional option for quickly analyzing where types of crashes occur and their frequency down to the county level (when performing searches by State).

Along with the map display, users automatically view a "History Table" that shows the most current five years of data. A user can also select to view a single year "Table" (D), or a "Description" of the report. In addition, users can download the map by selecting "Save Map Image" for further reference as well as produce a "Printer Friendly Version" of the map and abutting table.

You can access the Crash Location Maps in the Crash Profiles Online module, State Profiles area, from A&I Online’s home page by clicking on Crash Profiles and selecting State Profiles. Or, just click here.

This month’s feature showcases the Detailed Inspection Report available through SafeStat Online. The Detailed Inspection Report is available through the Driver and Vehicle Safety Evaluation Areas (SEAs).

You can access SafeStat Online’s Detailed Inspection Report by selecting SafeStat Online from A&I Online’s main menu. Next, you must generate a carrier’s SafeStat Results report by performing a search through the "Single Carrier" search tab or "Carrier List" search tab from SafeStat’s main page. Once you have a generated an individual carrier’s SafeStat Results report, you can access the Detailed Inspection Report from the Driver SEA or Vehicle SEA area.

For example, you can access detailed inspection data by clicking on the "Driver SEA" and selecting the "OOS Inspections" (B) from the "Select Detail Data" drop down menu or the "View Detail Data" (under Moving Violations Results). Next, select the record number in the first column to view the details of the inspection (C).

To access SafeStat Online, click here.

This month’s feature showcases Program Measures’ Program Effectiveness sub-module. The sub-module presents research that measures the effectiveness of three FMCSA Safety Programs: Compliance Reviews (CRs), Roadside Inspections, and Traffic Enforcement.

You can access Program Measures' Program Effectiveness sub-module, by selecting Program Measures from A&I Online’s home page. Next, select "Program Effectiveness" from the tabs. Or, just: click here.

This month’s feature showcases the State Reports area of the Program Measures' Traffic Enforcement (TE) sub-module. This area presents summarized data (2002-2004) on the commercial motor vehicle Traffic Enforcement Program. The Traffic Enforcement Program is based on twenty-one state or local traffic enforcement violations noted in conjunction with a roadside inspection.

The TE sub-module is updated semi-annually based on data from the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). The sub-module now includes 2004 data based on the March 25, 2005 data snapshot.

You can access Program Measures' Traffic Enforcement (TE) sub-module by selecting Program Measures from A&I Online’s home page. Next, select "Traffic Enforcement" from the tabs and then "State Reports" on the dark blue bar. Or, just: click here.

This month’s feature showcases the SafeStat Reports for Intrastate Non-HM Carriers available through A&I Online. The reports provide an assessment of the safety status of intrastate non-HM carriers. Reports are updated monthly based on data from the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS).

You can access these reports through A&I Online’s SafeStat Module or through the Analysis Results & Reports module.

This month’s feature showcases the Data Quality module, A&I Online’s newest module. The module presents - in one place - FMCSA resources that allow users to monitor and improve the quality of data submitted by States to the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS).

You can access the Data Quality module from A&I Online’s home page by clicking on Data Quality. Or, just click here.

This month’s feature showcases the State Reports area of the Program Measures Roadside Inspection (RI) sub-module. This area presents State specific summarized data (2002-2004) along with the related National statistics, for all RIs conducted on motor carriers that transport property or passengers in interstate commerce.

The RI sub-module is updated semi-annually based on data from the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). The sub-module now includes 2004 data based on the December 23, 2004 data snapshot.

You can access the Program Measures Roadside Inspection (RI) sub-module, by selecting Program Measures from A&I Online’s home page. Next, select "Roadside Inspections" from the tabs and then "State Reports" on the dark blue bar. Or, just: click here.

This month’s feature showcases the State Reports area of the Program Measures Compliance Review (CR) sub-module. The State Reports area presents summarized statistics for the five most recent calendar and fiscal years on all CRs conducted on motor carriers that transport property or passengers in interstate commerce.

The CR Sub-Module is updated annually based on data from the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). The module now includes 2004 data based on the December 23, 2004 data snapshot.

You can access the Compliance Review Sub-Module, by selection Program Measures from A&I Online’s home page. Next, select "Compliance Reviews" from the tabs and then "State Reports" on the dark blue bar below "Compliance Reviews". Or, just: click here.

This month’s feature showcases A&I Online’s NAFTA Safety Stats’ Border Maps area. The Border Maps reports present statistics on incoming border traffic by Port of Entry from 1994-2003.

The NAFTA Safety Stats Module includes information and statistics on the U.S operations of interstate motor carriers and intrastate HM motor carriers registered in the U.S for the three North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

This month’s feature showcases A&I Online’s State Safety Data Quality "View Rating Change" capability. The feature allows you to quickly and easily compare a State’s safety data quality evaluation results with its previous quarter results.

The data quality evaluation is based on the completeness, timeliness, accuracy and consistency of State-reported crash and inspection data in the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) against standards set by FMCSA.

This month’s feature showcases Crash Profiles Online module, State Profiles area. State Profiles presents summarized crash statistics, by State, for large trucks involved in fatal and non-fatal crashes that occurred in the United States from 1999-2003.

The Crash Profiles Online module is updated annually based on data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). The module now includes 2003 data.

This month’s feature presents FMCSA’s recently released Passenger Carrier Safety website, a one-stop source for safety information designed to empower consumers about for-hire passenger carriers that operate motor coach, school bus, van/mini-bus, and limousine services.

This month’s feature presents the Federal Motor Carrier Administration’s (FMCSA's) DataQs system, an electronic means for filing concerns about Federal and State data released to the public by the FMCSA.

This month’s feature introduces A&I Online’s expanded access to motor carrier safety data for Motor Carriers and the FMCSA and State enforcement personnel. The expanded access will be obtained via a new login capability.

This month’s feature showcases A&I Online’s new State Safety Data Quality page. The State Safety Data Quality page presents an evaluation of the completeness, timeliness, accuracy and consistency of State-reported crash and inspection data in the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) that are used by SafeStat to determine the current relative safety status of individual motor carriers.

A scorecard for each State is created that compares the data quality of State-reported crash and inspection data to standards set by FMCSA. This scorecard consists of five performance measures and one overriding performance indicator. Each State has a score of "Good", "Fair" or "Poor" for each measure. Data are presented via a color-coded map of the nation so users can easily discern a State’s overall data quality rating.

Users can access the methodology for determining an overall rating of state crash and inspection reporting.

Importantly, updates are presented quarterly to reflect improvements in State-reported crash and inspection data.

You can access this feature by clicking on the "State Safety Data Quality Analysis" link prior to accessing SafeStat Online. Or, just click here.

This month’s feature showcases SafeStat Online’s redesigned home page. The new home page allows users to easily review and access the resources available through SafeStat Online, including motor carrier safety fitness information, SafeStat’s methodology, and a system on how to file data concerns on federal and state data.

The SafeStat Online module delivers SafeStat Carrier details as well as national, service center and state summary SafeStat run results. The module also links to the SafeStat methodology so users can gain an understanding of SafeStat and its use of relevant safety data, and in addition to other complementary resources.

The new interface allows users to easily determine the module’s resources by presenting information according to key areas of interest. Specifically,

• The Motor Carrier Safety Fitness area allows user to access SafeStat results by three key areas:
• The Single Carrier Search tab allows you to search by U.S. DOT number, motor carrier number or by carrier name.
• The Carrier List tab allows users to generate a carrier list based on a carrier location, and then to further refine the list based on additional criteria.
• The SafeStat Reports tab allows you to retrieve a summary of the national, service center and state SafeStat results from the current and previous SafeStat runs.
• The Highlights area links to proposed enhancements to the SafeStat methodology and presents SafeStat Online highlights.
• The About SafeStat area presents SafeStat’s Methodology and describes the changes to the methodology with each enhancement.
• The "How Do I File Concerns on Federal and State Data?" area links to FMCSA’s recently introduced DataQs system. DataQs is an electronic means for filing concerns about Federal and State data released to the public by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

You can access SafeStat Online’s redesigned home page by simply clicking on "SafeStat Online" from the A&I Home Page. Or, just click here.

This month’s feature showcases the ability to create a user selected peer group for any of the state comparison reports found in Program Measures’ – Compliance Review sub-module.

The Compliance Review sub-module provides summarized data for five calendar years on all CRs conducted on motor carriers that transport property or passengers in interstate commerce. The CR activity reported is based on the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) September 19, 2003 data snapshot.

This feature is also available in Program Measures' Roadside Inspections and Traffic Enforcement sub-modules.

You can compare compliance review activity based on a customized group of states that you select. For example, if you are interested in the New England states, you can select only those states and view side-by-side data for those states. There are six state comparison reports which range from compliance review activity by safety rating to a report that presents the number of compliance reviews conducted on motor carriers by carrier size.

You can find these reports in the Program Measures Compliance Review sub-module under the National Reports area. Click on State Comparison, Select Peer Group in the report header section, and follow the instructions on the following page to create your customized reports.

This month’s feature showcases A&I Online’s Analysis Results and Reports module. The module provides easy access to the latest analytical reports on truck and bus safety developed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

It includes a variety of reports and information organized into four categories. Three categories relate to research and reports --

• The Analysis Reports area includes analytical reports on motor carrier safety.
• The MCSAFE Online reports area presents recurring publications by FMCSA’s Analysis Division.
• The Analysis Briefs area links to a collection of research publications and technical briefs located on FMCSA’s website.

The fourth area, Presentations and Outreach Materials, contains presentations on A&I Online, SafeStat Online, Crash Profiles Online, and Program Effectiveness that have been given at various forums and training venues.

A search engine is also available so that you can quickly search by topic or keyword to access a complete list of the latest research available.

You can keep up-to-date on the latest research and reports published by the FMCSA relating to truck and bus safety. Some of the reports that are available include:

• The FMCSA Safety Program Effectiveness Measurement – Compliance Review Program CR Impact Assessment Model (May 2003) – summary and report.
• The Large Truck Crash Facts annual report contains descriptive statistics about fatal, injury, and property damage only crashes involving large trucks in 2001. Selected crash statistics on passenger vehicles are also presented for comparison purposes. (This report was previously published by the Federal Highway Administration, Office of Motor Carriers, as Large Truck Crash Profile: The National Picture)
• The Measuring the FMCSA’s Safety Objectives from 2000 to 2002 report documents the progress made against FMCSA's safety objectives during 2000-2002.

You can access the Analysis Results and Reports module from A&I Online’s home page. Or, just click here.

This month's feature showcases Crash Profiles Online's Crash Location Maps. The Crash Location Maps feature allows users to query, display, print and download maps and tables with geographic data related to large truck and bus crashes. For each query you select, the results are provided in two formats - a color-coded map with state county data and table format.

You can determine where the greatest number of large truck or bus reportable crashes have occurred for each county in a state for the most recent five year period. Maps can be layered with major cities and interstates and can be further stratified based on user selected queries that include:

• Commercial Motor Vehicles Involved in -
• Non-fatal crashes
• Fatal crashes
• Towaway crashes
• Injury crashes
• HM placard crashes
• The Number of -
• Injuries in Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes
• Fatalities in Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes

You can access Crash Location Maps through A&I Online's Crash Profiles Online module. Next, select "State Reports" and click on "Maps" on the bottom left navigation bar.
Or, just click here.

This month’s feature showcases NAFTA Safety Stats, A&I Online’s newest module. NAFTA Safety Stats contains a wide variety of information and statistics on the U.S. operations of all U.S. registered interstate and HM intrastate motor carriers by the national domicile of the carrier (U.S., Canada, and Mexico).

Data are available for Roadside Inspections, Compliance Reviews, Traffic Enforcements, and Crashes from 1999-2002, and for the SafeStat run results for the last five semi-annual runs and current monthly run.

NAFTA Safety Stats also contains border-crossing data from 1994-2001. Data are available for both buses and trucks at the state and port of entry level.

You can access specific reports to learn how motor carrier safety data compares between the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) nations in a wide variety of areas, including:

• Annual summary data which includes data such as the number of active U.S. DOT active carriers, fatal and non-fatal crash data, and compliance review safety data
• Traffic enforcement violation data by domicile
• Commercial Zone Roadside Inspections, by Level, conducted on U.S. DOT Active Motor Carriers

Most of the reports allow users to stratify the data by year, national domicile, and/on type of carrier operations, thus allowing users to further create reports based on their area of interest and analytical needs.

Examples of applications for NAFTA Safety Stats can be found in the A&I Online’s User Guide.

These examples include:

• How to compare the number and percent of vehicle and driver OOS inspections conducted in the commercial zone in each state for federal and state personnel (Example - 3.10)
• How to compare the top 10 Vehicle OOS Violations for U.S. DOT Active Motor Carriers by Carrier Domicile (Example - 3.11)
• How to view border crossing data for a specific port of entry (Example - 3.12)

You can access NAFTA Safety Stats from A&I Online’s home page. Next, select from the report options menu on the side navigation based on your area of interest.

Or, just click here.

This month’s feature showcases the ability to create a user selected peer group for any of the state comparison reports found in Program Measures - Roadside Inspections (RI) sub-module.

The Roadside Inspections sub-module provides summarized data for three calendar years on all RIs conducted on motor carriers that transport property or passengers in interstate commerce. The RI activity reported is based on the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) September 28, 2002 data snapshot. Updated MCMIS Roadside Inspection data for 2002 will be available in February 2004.

You can compare roadside inspection activity based on a customized group of states that you select. For example, if you are interested in the New England states, you can select only those states and view side-by-side data for only those states. There are eleven state comparison reports which range from an overview report to carrier domicile vs. non-domicile reports. This feature will also soon be available in the Compliance Review and Traffic Enforcement sub-modules.

You can find these reports in the Program Measures Roadside Inspections sub-module under the National Reports area. Click on State Comparison, click Select Peer Group in the report header section, and follow the instructions on the following page to create your customized reports.

This month’s feature showcases SafeStat Reports for Intrastate Carriers including the feasibility and recommended approach study, and fifteen individual state reports that present results using the September 19, 2003 MCMIS data. Individual state reports are now updated quarterly with the next update scheduled in January 2004.

The first report, Intrastate Motor Carrier Safety Assessment System Feasibility and Recommended Approach (June 2002), discusses the feasibility and pitfalls of implementing an intrastate safety assessment system with currently available data. The report recommends an approach for implementing such a system, and discusses sample results obtained by running the recommended approach.

Individual reports are also available for fifteen states using data from the September 19, 2003 MCMIS data run. These reports are available through the SafeStat Analysis Reports for Intrastate Non-Hazmat Carriers for the participating states; Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The reports can be used by the states to support state enforcement programs as well as the federal/state Performance and Registration Information Systems (PRISM) program.

You can access these reports through A&I Online’s "Analysis Results & Reports" module. The Analysis Results and Reports module is a collection of analytical reports on motor carrier safety developed by the FMCSA. These reports document recent studies on truck and bus safety.