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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...
FAQ 18: What about carriers seeking an HMSP with insufficient SMS data to calculate a percentile in SMS?
Answer: For HMSP carriers with insufficient data to calculate a percentile in SMS - those who rarely undergo roadside inspections and...
ELD guidance
Frequently Asked Questions: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications
Question:
Will ELD providers have access to the eRODS view of the extracted ELD data?
Guidance:...
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...
Guidance on how to manage dual-agency covered employees.
Question:Determination of DOT Agency Random Testing Pool: When an employee is subject to the alcohol and controlled substance testing rules of more than one DOT agency (e.g., PHMSA & FMCSA), how is it determined which DOT...
Medical Qualification FAQ – Waivers – Q1
Description: DO CANADIAN DRIVERS WITH LIMB IMPAIRMENTS REQUIRE WAIVER TO OPERATE IN US
FAQ1: Will Canadian drivers with limb impairments be required to obtain a waiver from FMCSA...
FAQ 16: How are the recommendations from FMCSA’s study of the HMSP program being implemented?
Answer: FMCSA has separated the initial application requirements from those for maintenance and renewal of a HMSP. Therefore, the conditions set...
ELD guidance
Frequently Asked Questions: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications
Question:
In the ELD header, should miles driven reflect miles in the current CMV or all CMVs that the driver has operated on the displayed date?...
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...
Provides guidance in the use of alternates to comply with the random testing selections.
QuestionAlternate Drivers and Random Testing: Can an alternate driver be selected for a DOT random test if the driver originally selected is not able to be tested during the selection period...