Welcome to the SMS Enhancements Public Preview!
At FMCSA, we know that strong, reliable data means smarter safety decisions—and ultimately safer roads for everyone.
This is why we recently proposed enhancements to the SMS that put our latest analysis and your input to work to more effectively prioritize and intervene with carriers that post the greatest safety risk.
- Watch this presentation for a primer on the proposed changes and the preview
- Visit the Help Center to get your questions answered
- Submit your comments on the Federal Register Notice
See the Six Proposed Enhancements Below
See our proposed enhancements in action. Select a proposed enhancement below to see an example carrier that shows you how that proposed change may impact SMS results. You can also select Learn More, or review the Proposed SMS Enhancements Factsheet for a summary of each proposed change.
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Improving Our Focus on Carriers with High Crash Rates by Adjusting Intervention Thresholds
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Focusing Our Investigative Resources on Carriers with More Crash Involvement
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Sharpening Our Focus on Carriers with Recent Violations
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A More Accurate Picture of Carrier Exposure on Our Roads
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A More Effective HM Compliance BASIC
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More Effectively Identifying Driver Safety Problems Related to OOS