The ongoing battle between the federal government and motor carriers, brokers, and their customers over the government's controversial "Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) 2010" truck-safety rating program has taken an unusual turn.
On May 16, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the sub-agency of the Department of Transportation that oversees truck safety, posted a slide presentation on its website that has generated controversy. The presentation is designed to provide shippers, freight brokers, and insurers with additional resources and guidance on how to use the "Safety Measurement System" (SMS) data embedded in CSA in order to determine a trucker's safety fitness. Read more
On May 16, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the sub-agency of the Department of Transportation that oversees truck safety, posted a slide presentation on its website that has generated controversy. The presentation is designed to provide shippers, freight brokers, and insurers with additional resources and guidance on how to use the "Safety Measurement System" (SMS) data embedded in CSA in order to determine a trucker's safety fitness. Read more
