The Compliance, Safety and Accountability (CSA) program from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is designed to hold drivers and transport companies accountable for their part in promoting safety on the nation’s highways. CSA impacts the safety record of individual drivers and the fleets they work with. Telematics systems that coach drivers, provide real-time warnings of dangerous driving behavior and monitor activities both inside and outside the truck help drivers and fleets stay CSA compliant and reduce the risk of accidents.
The Three Core Components of CSA
The FMCSA breaks down the Compliance, Safety & Accountability into three core components.
Safety Measure System (SMS)
The Safety Measurement System (SMS) updates once a month with data from a driver’s roadside inspections, driver and vehicle violations; crash reports from the last two years and investigation results.
Interventions
This refers to situations where investigators contact and work with fleets to correct any ongoing safety performance and compliance issues. The government rates fleets on a scale of 0 to 100 (the higher the score, the worse the compliance with CSA) using data from the SMS. Those with worse scores are typically chosen for interventions.
Safety Fitness Determination
The Safety Fitness Determination (SFD) rating system determines the safety fitness of fleets and drivers.
Telematics Helps You Maintain CSA Compliance
Telematics systems lead to more efficient, safer operations in all the areas related to CSA compliance. These innovative systems automate many tasks in these areas, including real-time driver coaching and monitoring of a vehicle’s engine and drive system. The FMCSA refers to these areas as BASICs – Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories. Taken together, ratings in these areas determine a fleet’s SMS score. They include:
- Unsafe driving
- Crash incidents
- Hours-of-Service compliance
- Vehicle maintenance
- Controlled substance/alcohol use
- Hazardous materials compliance
- Driver fitness
Why Choose EnVue Telematics
EnVue Telematics offers highly rated, reliable systems that ensure compliance with CSA and keep both drivers and vehicles safer. With more than two decades in the telematics business, we understand the challenges fleet managers face. We work with you to find systems that meet the needs of your operation. Our team also works with you after the sale, providing guidance on the best ways to put telematics systems to use.
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The Compliance, Safety and Accountability (CSA) program from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is designed to hold drivers and transport companies accountable for their part in promoting safety on the nation’s highways.
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