There are a few things about CSA 2010 that you already know about and other things you may not know. When dealing with your insureds or insurance companies, it might help to be able to discuss the following:
1) What you should already know
On August 16, 2010, the FMCSA updated the Data Preview website to allow carriers to view an assessment of where they stand in each BASIC category based on roadside and investigative findings. The seven BASICS are:
-Unsafe Driving
-Fatigued Driving (hours of service)
-Driver Fitness
-Controlled Substances/Alcohol
-Vehicle Maintenance
-Cargo-Related
-Crash Indicator.
SafeStat’s Safety Evaluation Areas (SEAs) will be replaced
by the BASICS in December, 2010. This early assessment indicator will allow motor carriers an opportunity to understand and address their safety concerns right away.
What you probably do not know:
● Carriers will not inherit the past violations of a newly hired driver.
● All crashes and inspections that occur to a commercial driver while under the authority of a carrier will remain part of that carrier’s Safety Management Data for two years, even if the carrier terminates the driver.
● Tickets or warnings received by commercial drivers while operating their personal vehicles do not count in the Safety Measurement System.
● Carriers and commercial drivers do not need to register for the CSA 2010, nor is there a training requirement.
However, it is in their best interest to be aware of this program and its implications.
Truckers are going to be asking you if the insurance company can help with compliance. We will see what insurance companies can or cannot help in the process
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