Compliance Review Sub-Module

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Road Tests: Good Business Practice Program Measures Good business practices, regardless of the Compliance Review sub-module type of business, include hiring the right All reports in the Compliance Review (CR) sub-module have been updated to people for any particular job. This include 2005 Compliance Review data. The update is based on the FMCSA requires the development of a job Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) December 23, 2005 description and qualifications for the job. data snapshot. Applicants should possess these Analysis Results and Reports qualifications (education, training, A NEW analysis report has been posted to the Analysis Reports section. experience, etc.) and the employer should " Measuring the FMCSA's Safety Objectives from March 2000 to September verify this information through references 2004" documents the progress made against FMCSA's safety objectives and background investigations. during 2000-2004. A detailed description of the methodology for establishing metrics and benchmarks is also described. Next, most effective employee selection programs include some type of testing for SafeStat prospective employees, to determine  The January 27, 2006 SafeStat Run Results and Inspection Selection whether the applicant can demonstrate System-2 (ISS-2) results are now available in SafeStat Online. ISS-2 is a their ability to perform the job. decision-aid for commercial vehicle roadside driver/vehicle safety inspections, which guides safety inspectors in selecting vehicles for inspection. The driving job should require the same  The January 27, 2006 SafeStat Analysis Reports for Intrastate Non- type of program. In fact, few employers Hazmat Carriers are now available for participating states: Colorado, face more potential liability exposures Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, than those who hire people to drive for Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, their company. If the job involves driving, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These reports are available it can cost companies more than almost only to FMCSA and State Enforcement users and can be found under the any other type of employment. SafeStat Reports tab. Don’t take it for granted that an applicant The SafeStat Module has been enhanced with the following new features: can safely operate the equipment he/she  A user will now have the ability to display SafeStat Driver and Vehicle is being hired to drive. Make road tests reports showing "All Inspection" data available within the 30-month period. one of the most important parts of your There is also a new option within the report that will allow the user to limit the driver selection/ qualification process. amount of data being presented by selecting from a specific data range. Develop a road test route that includes as  All reports throughout the SafeStat module will now be presented in a many of the necessary driving maneuvers PDF format. A "Print Ready Version" icon will be displayed at the top of every as possible, such as 2-lane, 4-lane, right page in each report. turns, hills, railroad crossing, backing, etc. Selecting the "Carrier List" tab option on the SafeStat homepage, a user can Even those drivers with lots of experience now sort the data in the carrier list in ascending and descending order. should be road tested because almost Passenger Carrier Safety everyone picks up bad habits in driving. The Passenger Carrier Safety data have been updated based on the January These should be corrected and noted. 27, 2006 SafeStat Run. Develop a checklist of the various maneuvers and check off how well the Feature of the Month applicant did on the test. Then document

This publication is provided for information purposes only and is not intended as a complete or exhaustive source of compliance or safety information. This “Safety Brief” is advisory in nature and does not warrant, guarantee, or otherwise certify compliance with laws, regulations, requirements, or guidelines of any local, state, or Federal agency and/or governing body, or industry standards. This month’s feature showcases the newly developed State Safety Data Quality (SSDQ) Historical report located within the Data Quality module.

The Right Class of CDL One of our readers recently told us that there are some companies who have erroneously accepted a Florida class “E” license. When the Feds implemented the Commercial Driver License standards, they required certain CDL classes and certain endorsements/restrictions. As long as the states complied with these standards, they could add more classes or endorsements but not fewer. Some states have done just that. It is the employer’s responsibility to make certain that their employees/drivers possess the proper license for the vehicle they are driving. This requires that the employer carefully check all drivers’ licenses and obtain drivers’ motor vehicle records to ensure that the license is valid, as well as to check on violations and accident involvement. All employers should become familiar with state licensing rules for any state in which they hire drivers. Make certain that your drivers and any newly hired drivers possess the proper license and endorsements, without restrictions, for your type of equipment.

This publication is provided for information purposes only and is not intended as a complete or exhaustive source of compliance or safety information. This “Safety Brief” is advisory in nature and does not warrant, guarantee, or otherwise certify compliance with laws, regulations, requirements, or guidelines of any local, state, or Federal agency and/or governing body, or industry standards.