eCFR :: 49 CFR 391.23 -- Investigation and inquiries.
(2) The investigation may consist of personal interviews, telephone interviews, letters, or any other method for investigating that the carrier deems appropriate. Each motor carrier must make a …
CSA - Intervene
CSA has a wide array of intervention tools to help motor carriers comply with safety regulations. There are three categories of intervention: Early Contact, Investigation, and Follow-On.
The high stakes of being a high-risk carrier: CSA investigations
Mar 25, 2025 · What makes a carrier at risk of an investigation? The FMCSA evaluates motor carriers’ on-road performance and previous investigation results to help identify those who are …
DOT Audit Basics | J. J. Keller
Jun 16, 2025 · For motor carriers, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) audits, sometimes called “DOT audits,” are high-stakes investigations. Staying audit-ready improves …
FMCSA Investigations: What to Expect? How Truckers Can
The FMCSA creates the standards to license and test commercial motor vehicle drivers. Here is what to expect and how to prepare for an FMCSA investigation.
3.4 Addressing Carriers that Pose a Safety Hazard - Transportation
FMCSA has a number of ways to intervene with carriers that demonstrate unsafe behavior and noncompliance with regulations. FMCSA (and State) investigators are equipped to …
eCFR :: 49 CFR Part 385 -- Safety Fitness Procedures
(a) This part establishes the FMCSA's procedures to determine the safety fitness of motor carriers, to assign safety ratings, to direct motor carriers to take remedial action when …
Understanding CSA Intervention Process and Warning Letters
Nov 16, 2021 · The CSA intervention process evaluates why safety problems occur, recommends remedies, encourages corrective action, and when necessary, invokes strong penalties for …
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Explained
1 day ago · The FMCSA uses the data-driven Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program to monitor the safety performance of carriers and drivers. The CSA program uses roadside …
As discussed in section 1.1.3, the Manager should review the monthly risk-based prioritization lists to prioritize High-Risk carriers for an investigation and then utilize discretion in deciding …