• Offers a plain-English overview of FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) enforcement initiative
• Trains drivers on key fundamentals
• Covers the four components of CSA: Data Collection, Safety Measurement, Safety Evaluation, Intervention
• Provides an overview of the seven BASICs (Behavior Analysis Safety Improvement Categories):
  • Unsafe Driving
  • Fatigued Driving (includes HOS)
  • Driver Fitness
  • Controlled Substances and Alcohol
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Cargo Related
  • Crash Indicator
• Explains the driver's role in Safety Fitness Evaluation and Safety Measurement System (SMS)
• Based on version 2.1 of FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS) Methodology - Dec. 2010
• Ready-to-use training program includes several components
• Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired

Program Components:

• (1) Closed-captioned video - Available on DVD, the program combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels.
• (1) Discussion Guide - This 24-page guide provides additional information and discussion points to engage drivers in the training session.
• (11) Driver Handbooks - 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.

DVD Main Menu

• Play Program - Plays entire main program.
• Chapter Selections - Allows easy access to specific subtopics for more focused training.
  • Introduction
  • The four major components of CSA:
    • Data Collection (explains the process and sources FMCSA will use to gather data about compliance by individual drivers and carriers)
    • Safety Measurement (explains how data on safety-related events are organized into seven BASICs and how those events are assigned a number value based on a violation's association with crash causation; includes examples of "time weighting" and "risk weighting")
    • Safety Evaluation (explains how the FMCSA will determine what, if any, actions will take place against the carrier AND driver)
    • Interventions (explains the actions FMCSA can take against violators under the CSA program and the impact on the carrier AND driver)
  • Working for a Positive BASICs Score (have good roadside inspection outcomes; avoid high point violations, and avoid crashes)
  • Summary
• Quiz - 10 interactive questions; offers correct/incorrect remediation to reinforce effectiveness of training.
• Message for Management - Gives introduction to the training program and topic for trainers/management. Includes commentary on measures a motor carrier can take to reduce the number of crashes their fleet is involved in.
• Video Previews - Offer a sneak peek at training programs for related topics. 

Producer: J.J.Keller