The rules are changing for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations
SafeStat audits for trucking companies. The Safety Compliance Review used in
the past was a pass/fail system that very few failed. But with Comprehensive
Safety Analysis 2010 ” better known as CSA 2010 ” and its new safety measurement
system, a carrier that violates even one of the regulations popularly known as
the 15 deadly sins will fail.
Space prevents listing all 15 sins here, but they include using a driver
known to have tested positive for a controlled substance, using a commercial
motor vehicle not periodically inspected and knowingly using a driver who does
not possess a valid commercial driver license.
It is estimated that nearly half of companies undergoing a Safety Compliance
Review will fail to meet the new standards. Companies that fail will be given
progressive interventions, the ultimate being suspension of operations.
The CSA 2010 safety measurement system differs from SafeStat in a number of
significant ways.The safety measurement system, or SMS, is organized according to specific behaviors rather than SafeStat general safety evaluation areas.

For more information, go to this web site:      www.csa2010.fmcsa.dot.gov

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Truck Idling Regulations

What SmartWay Can Do For You:

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Learn more about EPA Certified SmartWay Tractors and Trailers:

Benefits

• Save fuel and money
• Improve your company's public image
• Attract new business

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