Acronyms Flashcards
Learn the basic meaning of Acronyms for FMCSA
FMCSA
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
CSA
Compliance
Safety
Accountability
SMS
Safety measurement system
CSMS
Carrier Safety Measurement System
DSMS
Driver safety measurement system
ISS
Inspection selection System
Score 0-100
Pass
optional
Imspect
BASICs
Behavior analysis and safety improvement categories
SFD
Safety fitness determination
HMR
Hazardous materials regulations
MCMIS
Motor Carrier management information system
A&I
Analysis and information
PSP
Pre-employment screening program
What does BASICs stand for and what are the 7 BASICs
Behavior analysis safety improvement categories:
Unsafe driving
Hours of service
Driver fitness
Controlled substance/Alchohol
Vehicle Maintenance
Hazardous materials
Crash/ incident experience
CVSA
Commercial vehicle safety alliance
Set out of service criteria
VMT
Vehicle miles traveled
What does an even number in the 2nd to last position on U.S. dot number tell you? How about odd nimber?
Even number = dot registration due every even year. I.e. 2018 2020 etc
Odd 2019, 2021
What form do you fill out for dot registration?
MCS-150 general carrier
MCS-150B HAZMAT CARRIER
What does the last digit of the U.S.dot number tell you?
What month the us dot registration renewal is due.
1 -January through 0- October ,
What is ASPEN?
Program used by law enforcement for commercial carriers.
What is Safetynet
Network used to upload data on carriers from the states. It allows users snapshots of any of the 400,000+ registered carriers.
PRISM
Performance & registration information system management.
Performance & Registration information system management
Prism. State/Federal partnership that makes safe performance mandatory for maintaining CMV registration
CVR MISSION STATEMENT
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.
Core Values
Safety
Environment
Integrity
Corporate Citizenship
Continuous improvement
Possible Interventions
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
60%
Unsafe driving
hours of service
Crash indicator
75%
Driver Fitness
Drug and Alcohol
Vehicle maintenance
80%
Hazardous Materials
Drug and Alcohol intervention percent
75%
Diver fitness rating intervention percent
75
Vehicle Maintenance rating intervention per6
75%
Hours of service intervention percent
60
Unsafe driving intervention percent
60%
What is in a Driver’s Qualification File?
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
CVSA
Commercial vehicle safety alliance
