Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Overview for Drivers (US)

 Explain the purpose of the CSA program and operational model;

 Explain components of the CSA program;

 Identify driver responsibilities according to the CSA program;

 Recognize differences between the CSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) and the previous SafeStat System;

 Explain the Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs);

 Describe how the Driver Safety Measurement System (DSMS) works

In 2010, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) introduced new measures to improve the effectiveness of its compliance and enforcement program. The goal of the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program is to reduce large truck and bus crashes, injuries and fatalities. This overview course will provide commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers with important high-level information about the new CSA program.

DOT 49 CFR PART 385: Safety Fitness Procedures;

DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration CSA Program