If you have been following the transport debate since 2004, one thing that has always dominated is the issue of tracking and the seemingly run away operations that many of the fleets seemed to perpetuate. There were concerns over the rise in traffic incidents involving trucks and many drivers were able to cut short cuts and still find work in other smaller companies despite the existing regulations. The shelving of the former regulatory approach brought in CSA, which at first denoted the Comprehensive Safety Analysis before changing to Comprehensive Safety and Accountability by The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Whatever the name, most analysts in the transport industry agree that CSA 2010 is the way to go despite the seemingly tough regulatory approach especially toward errant drivers.
How does the CSA 2010 affect you as a driver and a fleet owner? Due to the complexity surrounding CSA, many expert websites have emerged trying to set you on the path to exploiting the potential that lies in the new regulations. The new CSA system is all about introducing new ways of truck safety monitoring to ensure the roadside reports achieved reflect as much comprehensive information as possible. The fact that trucks just make up 4% of the total traffic but still contribute greatly to accidents is one of the major catalysts for the far-reaching changes. The issue of a large number of drivers considered the “bad apples” in the basket has also necessitated this radical move.
CSA 2010 rules are not targeting anyone as some of the myths might be claiming. In fact, most of the regulations that have been proposed are carried out by the sophisticated fleet owners who have enough resources to invest in technology. However, the smaller fleets have always played their game without compliance meaning they sometimes gain unfair advantage over their larger counterparts by for example exceeding maximum hours of service (HOS). However, the fact that the CSA process has been formulated through numerous conferences, dialogues, and meetings means everyone was not ambushed and hence, they should be ready for the implementation.
The CSA 2010 has also moved away from the costly methods of getting data to the more effective Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories, (BASICs). This means as a driver or fleet owner you must familiarize yourself with unsafe driving, fatigued driving, driver fitness, alcohol and drugs, vehicle maintenance, cargo security, and crash history to make the cut. The scoring in the CSA 2010 will be done for the carrier and for the driver but there will be no ranking as some analysts have been claiming. There you go, these are the basics of the CSA but you can exploit them to increase your employability by enlisting the services of a professional company. Most of these issues might seem too complex for you but when you have a partner guiding you and your company, then it increases the value in the market and hence, as the driver, there are better chances that getting a job will be easier and for the truck owner, getting more jobs will be relatively easy as your reports will always be impeccable.
How does the CSA 2010 affect you as a driver and a fleet owner? Due to the complexity surrounding CSA, many expert websites have emerged trying to set you on the path to exploiting the potential that lies in the new regulations. The new CSA system is all about introducing new ways of truck safety monitoring to ensure the roadside reports achieved reflect as much comprehensive information as possible. The fact that trucks just make up 4% of the total traffic but still contribute greatly to accidents is one of the major catalysts for the far-reaching changes. The issue of a large number of drivers considered the “bad apples” in the basket has also necessitated this radical move.
CSA 2010 rules are not targeting anyone as some of the myths might be claiming. In fact, most of the regulations that have been proposed are carried out by the sophisticated fleet owners who have enough resources to invest in technology. However, the smaller fleets have always played their game without compliance meaning they sometimes gain unfair advantage over their larger counterparts by for example exceeding maximum hours of service (HOS). However, the fact that the CSA process has been formulated through numerous conferences, dialogues, and meetings means everyone was not ambushed and hence, they should be ready for the implementation.
The CSA 2010 has also moved away from the costly methods of getting data to the more effective Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories, (BASICs). This means as a driver or fleet owner you must familiarize yourself with unsafe driving, fatigued driving, driver fitness, alcohol and drugs, vehicle maintenance, cargo security, and crash history to make the cut. The scoring in the CSA 2010 will be done for the carrier and for the driver but there will be no ranking as some analysts have been claiming. There you go, these are the basics of the CSA but you can exploit them to increase your employability by enlisting the services of a professional company. Most of these issues might seem too complex for you but when you have a partner guiding you and your company, then it increases the value in the market and hence, as the driver, there are better chances that getting a job will be easier and for the truck owner, getting more jobs will be relatively easy as your reports will always be impeccable.