Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Overview for Drivers (US)
Certificate of Completion
Duration: 23 Minutes
Language: English
Level: Certificate
Introduction
The "Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Overview for Drivers (US)" course provides an in-depth understanding of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) CSA program. Implemented to enhance safety and compliance in the trucking industry, the CSA program impacts both employers and drivers. This course covers the key components of the CSA program, including data collection, safety measurement, evaluation, and intervention. Participants will earn a CSA Driver certificate and learn how to comply with regulations.
Driver CSA Intro Video
Outline
Objectives
Features
1. Introduction
- Welcome
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
- Before We Continue
2. Purpose
- What Is the CSA Program?
- Knowledge Check: Purpose of the CSA Program
- Old and New Approach
3. Program Components
- Components of the CSA Program
- Data Collection
- What Is an Intervention?
- When Do Interventions Happen?
- CSA Program Strengths
- Knowledge Check: CSA Program Components
4. Driver Responsibilities
- How to Comply with the CSA Program
- Why Comply with the CSA Program?
- Why Comply with the CSA Program?
- Knowledge Check: Driver Responsibilities
5. Safety Measurement System
- The End of SafeStat
- Safety Measurement System (SMS)
- Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs)
- BASIC Measurements
- More Information
- Knowledge Check: BASICs
- Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) (copy)
6. DSMS
- Driver Safety Measurement System (DSMS)
- DSMS Process
- DSMS Calculations
- Knowledge Check: DSMS Calculations
- Knowledge Check: DSMS Calculations 1
- Knowledge Check: DSMS Calculations 2
- Knowledge Check: DSMS Calculations 3
7. Conclusion
- Summary
- Conclusion
FAQ
The CSA program was implemented by the FMCSA in 2010 to enhance safety and compliance in the trucking industry by increasing contact with carriers and drivers and improving performance measurements.
The seven BASICs categories are Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service Compliance, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances and Alcohol, Vehicle Maintenance, Hazardous Materials Compliance, and Crash Indicators.
Safety performance is measured using the Safety Measurement System (SMS), which evaluates data from roadside inspections, carrier audits, and crashes, assigning weights based on the severity and recency of violations.
Poor safety ratings can lead to increased scrutiny from the FMCSA, higher insurance premiums, and potential loss of employment for drivers due to a negative safety profile.
Drivers can improve their CSA scores by adhering to safety regulations, maintaining their vehicles properly, following hours-of-service rules, and avoiding violations during roadside inspections.
Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Overview for Drivers (US)
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