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CSA: DataQ opportunity with lights, generic speeding violations
The most common lighting-related violation — top 20 states for “Inoperative required lamp” prevalence ranked here — may be basis for a DataQ challenge if the light is not required by regulation.
August 15, 2013
Follow this link for further diagrams and information on all required lamps as specified in FMCSA regulations.
Business
Irregular ratings: CSA snafus
Accident blame, violation weighting and regional differences continue to plague CSA. No fix appears to be on the horizon.
July 2, 2012
Inspections took on a new importance in December 2010, when the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program went into effect.
Business
CSA Proof Your Rig
Pack the right parts and inspect your truck diligently to avoid time-consuming, costly inspections.
March 1, 2012
The inspection items that get written up the most involve tires, brakes and lights.
Business
CSA Part 2: Maintaining your equipment
Now more than ever, you’re responsible for what you drive, including company trailers. Take control of maintenance with robust inspection procedures and self-education to avoid inspection hassles.
May 1, 2011
This bobtail’s carrier showed an Inspection Selection System score below 50 when it pulled through the Manchester, Tenn., scales on I-24, putting it well below the “Inspect” category threshold. Nevertheless, alerted by the truck’s appearance and age, Trooper Kevin Curtis (pictured) pulled it aside.
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CSA and Safety Scores
Your driving record carries more weight than ever under CSA. Learn how to access your data, understand it and use it to your advantage.
April 2, 2011
Owner-operators Don Bradley (above) and Robert Shumate.
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LogBook
CSA rankings, a weight pilot program, use of heavier trucks and a new hours rule proposal are among the industry news items featured.
January 4, 2011
To search the newly available carrier data, visit the FMCSA site (http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/sms) and select “Advanced search.”
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