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Why does the Safety Measurement System (SMS) hold carriers responsible for drivers errors, such as speeding?

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Why does the Safety Measurement System (SMS) hold carriers responsible for drivers errors, such as speeding?

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Motor carriers are held accountable for driver errors because they are responsible for the job performance of those who work for them. This is a longstanding Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration position and is not unique to Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) or the new SMS.