Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA)

Under CSA, the SMS will use a new algorithm to score carriers on all violations occurring during roadside inspections in the past 24 months, as well as reported crashes in that same time period. The new system will:

Categorize the data into one of seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs);
Severity weight the safety-related event based on crash causation;
Time weight the incident based on when it occurred in the past 2 years; and
Normalize the data based on the average number of power units or number of relevant inspections, depending on the BASIC.

This is how you arrive at the “BASIC Measure.” This BASIC Measure is then compared against the carrier’s peer group and how they performed in the same BASIC. The carrier is assigned a percentile ranking, similar to the current SafeStat system. This is the "BASIC Score."

The percentile ranking will determine if the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will subject the motor carrier to an "intervention" to aid them in getting their safety program on track.

What can a carrier do now?

When the system goes live, it will include information from the previous two years from the launch date. Based on the anticipated launch date of November 30, 2010, a carrier will be scored on roadside inspections and crashes that took place from November 30, 2008, to November 30, 2010. Each month, events older than 24 months will drop off. For example, a month into CSA, events from December 30, 2008, to December 30, 2010, will be scored, and any earlier events will no longer be calculated into the carrier's score.

Today, before the system goes live, is a good time for carriers to make sure that all the data in the system about them is accurate, including:

The carrier census date on the MCS-150 (i.e., make sure you are placed in the correct peer group); and
All roadside inspections and crashes are really yours versus an entry error (i.e., misidentification).

Motor carriers may need to update their MCS-150 to reflect current operations, and challenge incorrect safety-related events in the system using the DataQs portal.

CSA Essential Solutions

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CMV Driver Basics for Entry-Level Training - DVD Program 386-DVD

Shows you the following features:

Focuses on the four specific topics that must be covered in driver training:

Driver Qualification
Driver Wellness
Hours of Service
Whistleblower Protection

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CSA: A Driver's Guide - CD-ROM Training 115-CMM-P

Shows you the following features:

Introduction – Trainer Tips, It’s Your Job, What You’ll Learn
CSA Overview – Reasons for the Program, What’s New, Program Components
Data Collection & Safety Measurement – Data Collection, Safety Measurement, Calculations Scores
Safety Evaluation & Interventions – Safety Evaluation, Interventions, Driver Consequences
Working for a Positive Score – Roadside Inspections, Accident Prevention, Working with Your Employer

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Keller-Soft® DOT Compliance Audit & Policy Customizer®

Shows you how to prepare for and pass a DOT compliance audit.

Would your company make the grade if faced with a DOT compliance audit? This software makes it easy to find out!

Combining both auditing and policywriting capabilities, Customizer helps you identify and fix problem areas. It guides you through a self-audit and helps you review all six areas that DOT looks at. It also includes more than 30 templates for creating written policies.

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Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) Special Report 9-GFE-U0

An overview of what you need to know about Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010.

The first step in preparing yourself and your drivers for CSA is to understand what this change means and how it will affect your fleet.

This CSA Special Report is over 100 pages and provides an excellent overview of what you need to know about FMCSA’s Comprehensive Safety Analysis enforcement initiative, and presents it in easy-to-understand language so you can properly prepare.

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CSA A Driver's Guide DVD Training 115-DVD

Make sure your drivers are aware of their role in CSA.

Under FMCSA's new CSA initiative, drivers' actions will impact their safety performance evaluation ... and the safety ratings of their employer. This program explains CSA and shows drivers why they must practice compliance with the driving and safety regulations, for the benefit of their careers and their company.

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If a rulemaking regarding CSA is published prior to July 1, 2011 and requires changes to this product, we will update your copy for FREE.

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Comprehensive Safety Analysis - CSA Poster 10-MCP-F E

Are YOU Up To The Challenge?

Posters make important safety issues visible — with minimal cost and effort. Hang this full-color poster in a break room or on a company bulletin board to remind drivers of key issues related to transportation safety and compliance.

Informational Poster measures 17" W x 22" L, folded to 8-1/2" W x 11" L for shipping.

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CSA Posters - Laminated

Post visual reminders about the seven driver Behavioral Analysis Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs).

Each full-color poster measures 17" x 22" and is laminated for durability.

CSA for Commercial Motor Vehicle Fleets Manual 197-M

Your complete guide to Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010, successful roadside inspections, and positive safety evaluations..

This brand-new manual is your complete guide to the new CSA initiative. Roadside inspections, safety evaluations, interventions and self-audits are thoroughly covered, including helpful tools, best practices, the regulations, and inspection procedures.

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