CSA 2010 Enforcement Program
CSA 2010 to Roll Out Nov. 30
On Nov. 30, 2010, the FMCSA will roll out the new Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010 initiative. This enforcement initiative scores motor carriers and drivers on seven safety-related categories known as the BASICs and results in enforcement action against the worst safety performers.
Because scoring is retroactive, and because your most recent six months of violation and crash history are weighted the heaviest, now is the time to begin preparations and make changes. J. J. Keller has what you need to address each of the seven BASICs and help prevent FMCSA intervention.
Essential Solutions
As the CSA 2010 rollout gets closer, the stakes get higher, and the risk of intervention becomes greater, J. J. Keller can help you simplify regulatory compliance and improve performance. We have the tools to help you do the work yourself — or, visit our Business Services website to see how we can do the work for you through our outsourcing and advisement services.
CSA 2010 Timeline & Resources
CSA 2010 Timeline
- April 12, 2010: Motor carriers can preview their CSA 2010 data, categorized by BASIC.
- June 30, 2010: Carriers in the nine test states will be subject to the full array of interventions.
- July 1 - August 16, 2010: Refinements to the SMS methodology to be completed.
- August 16, 2010: Carriers will be able to see their individual assessments and find out whether their scores in the BASICs are above FMCSA intervention thresholds.
- November 30, 2010: SafeStat expected to be replaced by CSA Carrier Safety Measurement System (CSMS); warning letters sent to deficient carriers nationwide; roadside inspectors start use of CSMS-based Inspection Selection System (ISS).
- 2011: Implement interventions beyond warning letters.
CSA 2010 Operational Model
Carrier Safety Measurement System (CSMS) - Seven BASICs
Motor carrier and driver safety performance will be rated in seven different Behavioral Analysis Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) in the CSA 2010 Carrier Safety Measurement System (SMS). The seven BASICs are ...
Click on the links above to learn about each BASIC and see related solutions. Or, see solutions that apply to all seven BASICs.
Evaluation - Safety Fitness Determination (SFD)
The Safety Evaluation, which will be renamed Safety Fitness Determination (SFD), involves the FMCSA determining what (if any) interventions the FMCSA will take against the carrier or driver, based on the carrier’s or driver’s score when compared to predetermined thresholds.
Once a carrier’s BASICs are scored, interventions are determined using two thresholds: Intervention threshold and Unfit (failed) threshold. Learn more about the Safety Fitness Determination (SFD)
Interventions
Carriers that have been evaluated as needing interventions will be subject to a variety of interventions. The specific intervention will depend on the carrier’s BASIC scores and enforcement history. The interventions include the following:
- Warning letter
- Increased roadside enforcement
- Focused off-site investigation
- Focused on-site investigation
- Cooperative safety plan
- Notice of violation
- Comprehensive on-site investigation
- Notice of claim, penalty, and settlement agreement