Must the carrier be reviewed, even if during the 6-month timeframe it does not meet the conditions for enhanced oversight?

FAQ 23: Must the carrier be reviewed, even if during the 6-month timeframe it does not meet the conditions for enhanced oversight?

Answer: No.  If the carrier’s safety status improves while awaiting the comprehensive investigation, the Division Administrator may elect to remove...

Once identified for enhanced oversight, how long does FMCSA have to perform the comprehensive investigation?

FAQ 22: Once identified for enhanced oversight, how long does FMCSA have to perform the comprehensive investigation?

Answer: The investigation must be performed within 6 months of the carrier being identified for enhanced oversight.

For purposes of suspension or revocation of a carrier’s HMSP under 385.421(a)(5), what is the definition of “serious instances of non-compliance?”

FAQ 21: For purposes of suspension or revocation of a carrier’s HMSP under 385.421(a)(5), what is the definition of “serious instances of non-compliance?”

Answer:  The Federal Register notice (80 FR 35253) issued on June 19th, 2015,...

Is the motor carrier’s HMSP suspended or revoked immediately upon being identified for enhanced oversight?

FAQ 20: Is the motor carrier’s HMSP suspended or revoked immediately upon being identified for enhanced oversight?

Answer: No.  If a carrier is identified for enhanced oversight, the Agency will monitor the carrier’s safety and compliance behaviors, and conduct an investigation...

What if the carrier gets a satisfactory rating from the investigation, but continues to have high SMS scores?

FAQ : What if the carrier gets a satisfactory rating from the investigation, but continues to have high SMS scores?

Answer:  If the safety fitness of a carrier subject to a comprehensive investigation based on SMS scoring is determined to be satisfactory, but the carrier’s...

How will FMCSA use SMS data as part of the HMSP review process?

FAQ 17: How will FMCSA use SMS data as part of the HMSP review process?

Answer: FMCSA will review the permit holder’s SMS scores monthly to determine if the carrier has exceeded intervention thresholds for either the HM BASIC or any two BASICs besides the HM BASIC for the preceding two...

What two recommendations in the report to Congress are being implemented with this HMSP Program Improvement Implementation policy?

FAQ 15: What two recommendations in the report to Congress are being implemented with this HMSP Program Improvement Implementation policy?

Answer:

a. Fully utilize the SMS as part of the HMSP...

What is the focus of the HMSP Program Improvement Policy change?

FAQ 13: What is the focus of the HMSP Program Improvement Policy change?

Answer: The policy focuses specifically on the use of Safety Measurement System (SMS) data to continually monitor HMSP carrier performance and to determine when an HMSP...

How is the "Top 30%" OOS, Hazmat violations, and crash ratings calculated for an HMSP?

FAQ: 11 How is the "Top 30%" OOS, Hazmat violations, and crash ratings calculated for an HMSP?

Answer: The "top 30%" is a factor defined by examining ALL motor carriers registered for a USDOT Number. The factor establishes a threshold where in the total population of motor carriers, 30...

Do the permitting requirements apply to materials that have subsidiary hazards that come under the materials list, even if their primary hazard does not? Example: A Flammable Liquid, Class 3, is a subsidiary poison inhalation hazard.

FAQ 10: Do the permitting requirements apply to materials that have subsidiary hazards that come under the materials list, even if their primary hazard does not? Example: A Flammable Liquid, Class 3, is a subsidiary poison inhalation hazard.

Ansewr: Materials poisonous by inhalation...