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Learn the basic meaning of Acronyms for FMCSA

1
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FMCSA

A

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

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CSA

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Compliance
Safety
Accountability

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SMS

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Safety measurement system

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CSMS

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Carrier Safety Measurement System

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5
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DSMS

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Driver safety measurement system

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ISS

A

Inspection selection System

Score 0-100

Pass
optional
Imspect

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BASICs

A

Behavior analysis and safety improvement categories

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SFD

A

Safety fitness determination

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HMR

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Hazardous materials regulations

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10
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MCMIS

A

Motor Carrier management information system

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A&I

A

Analysis and information

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12
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PSP

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Pre-employment screening program

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What does BASICs stand for and what are the 7 BASICs

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Behavior analysis safety improvement categories:

Unsafe driving
Hours of service
Driver fitness
Controlled substance/Alchohol
Vehicle Maintenance
Hazardous materials
Crash/ incident experience

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CVSA

A

Commercial vehicle safety alliance

Set out of service criteria

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VMT

A

Vehicle miles traveled

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16
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What does an even number in the 2nd to last position on U.S. dot number tell you? How about odd nimber?

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Even number = dot registration due every even year. I.e. 2018 2020 etc

Odd 2019, 2021

17
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What form do you fill out for dot registration?

A

MCS-150 general carrier

MCS-150B HAZMAT CARRIER

18
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What does the last digit of the U.S.dot number tell you?

A

What month the us dot registration renewal is due.
1 -January through 0- October ,

19
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What is ASPEN?

A

Program used by law enforcement for commercial carriers.

20
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What is Safetynet

A

Network used to upload data on carriers from the states. It allows users snapshots of any of the 400,000+ registered carriers.

21
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PRISM

A

Performance & registration information system management.

22
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Performance & Registration information system management

A

Prism. State/Federal partnership that makes safe performance mandatory for maintaining CMV registration

23
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CVR MISSION STATEMENT

A

To be a top-tier N. American petroleum refining and nitrogen-based fertilizer company as measured by safe and reliable operations, superior financial performance and profitable growth.

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Core Values

A

Safety
Environment
Integrity
Corporate Citizenship
Continuous improvement

25
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Possible Interventions

A

EARLY CONTACT
Warning letter
Carrier access to safety data
Targeted roadside inspection

INVESTIGATION
Offsite
Onsite focused
Onsite comprehensive

Follow on
Cooperative safety plan
Notice of violation
Notice of claim
Operations out of service

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60%

A

Unsafe driving
hours of service
Crash indicator

27
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75%

A

Driver Fitness
Drug and Alcohol
Vehicle maintenance

28
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80%

A

Hazardous Materials

29
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Drug and Alcohol intervention percent

A

75%

30
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Diver fitness rating intervention percent

A

75

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Vehicle Maintenance rating intervention per6

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75%

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Hours of service intervention percent

A

60

33
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Unsafe driving intervention percent

A

60%

34
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What is in a Driver’s Qualification File?

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Driver specific application
MVR within 30 days of employment
Road test/photocopy of CDL
Previous employer investigations within 30 days
Proof of medical certification-current mvr showing certificate
Verification medical examiner is listed on national registry at the time of exam
DOT pre-employment drug screen
Proof of driver’s receipt of drug/alcohol policy and education material
Pre-employment drug and alcohol clearinghouse query
Document driver past positives d&a
Any medical waivers
Longer combination vehicle certificate if applicable

35
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CVSA

A

Commercial vehicle safety alliance

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