Here is a Q&A to help you understand the fundamentals:
Q. What is it?
A. Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 is a new program designed to improve monitoring carrier’s and driver’s compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Q. Who is enforcing CSA 2010?
A. Currently
Q. When will all states be on board?
A. It is anticipated that CSA 2010 will be fully operational by July 2010
Q. What are we required to do?
A. Carrier and driver performance requirements have not changed with this program. Carriers and drivers are still required to be in compliance with the regulations.
Q. Then what is different?
A. The difference is how violations are scored, as opposed to the old “SafeStat” program.
Q. How do we see our new scores?
A. Log into CSA2010 with your U.S. DOT Number and the PIN you were assigned, or that you use to update your annual MCS150.
Q. What if I don’t know my PIN
A. You can call Sue Carlson at the FMCSA 651-291-6150; she will have a PIN mailed to you.
Q. Once I log in, then what?
A. On the first page, you will see the 8 BASIC categories; each category has been assigned a score, based upon your driver’s roadside violations.
Q. How do I lower my score?
A. The only way the score is lowered, is with time – each violation drops off after 24 months, and improving driver’s roadside behavior so that the violations are not repeated.
Q. What’s in it for me?
A. The best part of CSA 2010 is that you will be given early notice from the feds, via a letter or a phone call that a score is deficient. This “early” warning is a courtesy call from the feds so that you can focus on that particular area and work with your drivers to correct the errors, thus improving your roadside performance, and your scores.
Q. Will I get audited more often?
A. Actually, CSA 2010 was designed to offset the full-blown compliance reviews and streamline the auditing process. This will eliminate the need for an auditor to be at your site for 3 or more days, looking at all aspects of carrier/driver compliance, and instead just focusing on the area that is deficient. In many cases, an audit can be accomplished via fax and phone calls.
Q. How can I learn more about this?
A. If you are enrolled in our Level II or higher services, give us a call and we will help get you set up!
