Overview

Please note: This new training program is based on the December 2012 changes to the CSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) Methodology.

• Provides an overview of the FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA - formerly CSA 2010) program and a brief discussion of where the data used in CSA comes from
  
• Helps drivers understand what CSA is and what it means to them and their carrier, including FMCSA interventions
  
• Covers the seven BASICs (Behavior Analysis Safety Improvement Categories) used in the CSA Safety Measurement System (SMS):
  • Unsafe Driving
    
  • Hours of Service (HOS) Compliance
    
  • Driver Fitness
    
  • Controlled Substances and Alcohol
    
  • Vehicle Maintenance
    
  • Hazardous Materials (HM) Compliance
    
  • Crash Indicator
• Helps drivers understand severity and time weighting of violations, calculation of BASIC measures ("normalizing" process) and peer comparison within Safety Group Events
  
• Ready-to-use training program includes several components
  
• Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired

Program Components

• (1) Video (45 minutes) - The program combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels
  
• (1) Trainer Tools CD-ROM (not sold separately) - Includes PowerPoint® presentations that can be used as-is or customized, along with quizzes with answer keys, learning activities, clip art, posters and a training log. The minimum computer system requirements for the Trainer Tools CD-ROM are Office 2000, with Word, and Internet Explorer version 5.5
  
• (1) Discussion Guide (not sold separately) - Provides additional information and discussion points to engage drivers in the training session
  
• (10) Driver Handbooks - Product Codes: 27685 (236-H) - Reviews key points and serves as a handy post-training reference
  
• (1) CSA Overview Poster - Hang in a break room or training area to give drivers a post-training reference
  
• (1) CSA Special Report - Offers additional background information on CSA and the seven BASICs, including a complete listing of violations and severity weights for each BASIC

AGENDA

• Introduction
  
• The BASICS
  
• Data Collection
  
• Unsafe Driving BASIC
  
• Hours of Service Compliance BASIC
  
• Driver Fitness BASIC
  
• Controlled Substances and Alcohol BASIC
  
• Vehicle Maintenance BASIC
  
• Hazardous Materials Compliance BASIC
  
• Crash Indicator BASIC
  
• More About Your Scores
  
• FMCSA Interventions
  
• Conclusion

This training program also includes:

• Quiz with interactive questions; offers correct/incorrect remediation to reinforce effectiveness of training
  
• Message for Management Includes commentary on how to effectively use FMCSA's "Safety Management Cycle."
  
• Video Previews - Offer a sneak peek at training programs for related topics
• Roadside Inspections: A Driver's Guide, 2nd Edition
  
• Driver Vehicle Inspections: The Complete Process
  
• Motorcoach Vehicle Inspections

Your training is offered as a USB.