How can drivers prepare for Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)?
• Make sure you understand and follow the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) safety rules and regulations. As a driver, you share safety responsibilities with your employing motor carrier in several areas. For example, you must make sure that your vehicle is in safe operating condition, that you are well-rested and sober when you drive, that you drive within speed limits, and that you follow Hours-of-Service rules. You can find web-based driving tips for commercial motor vehicle operators using CMV Web-Based Driving Tips. • Become knowledgeable about the new Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) and how FMCSA will use them to assess safety. You can learn about the BASICs and the new Safety Measurement System (SMS) at the CSA Website. • Review your Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) record at http://www.psp.fmcsa.dot.gov and make sure that the information is accurate. If you find any data that is inaccurate, you can have it reviewed through
