How do motor carriers benefit from the HMSP Program Improvement policy change?

FAQ 24: How do motor carriers benefit from the HMSP Program Improvement policy change?

Answer: The driver, vehicle, and hazmat out of service (OOS) rates, as well as the crash rate calculations, will no longer apply to carriers who submit renewal HMSP applications. Carriers who would...

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...

What about carriers seeking an HMSP with insufficient SMS data to calculate a percentile in SMS?

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...

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...

How are the recommendations from FMCSA’s study of the HMSP program being implemented?

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...

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...