The Compliance, Safety & Accountability (CSA) Training for Drivers course introduces commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators to the purpose and structure of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) CSA program. Launched in 2010, the program aims to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses by improving how compliance and enforcement activities are carried out across the industry.

This online course provides drivers with a clear overview of the CSA operational model, outlining how data is collected, how performance is measured, and how interventions are triggered. Learners gain an understanding of driver-specific responsibilities and the differences between the current Safety Measurement System (SMS) and the previous SafeStat system. The training also explains the Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) and how the Driver Safety Measurement System (DSMS) evaluates driver performance.

The CSA program plays a crucial role in improving roadway safety by identifying unsafe behaviors and ensuring that motor carriers address risk factors proactively. Understanding how the CSA system measures performance, assigns responsibility, and enforces compliance helps drivers maintain safe habits, avoid violations, and support overall fleet safety. This course equips CMV drivers with foundational knowledge to navigate the CSA program confidently.

What is the CSA Program?

• Understand the purpose, goals, and operational model of CSA

Components of the CSA Program

• Review the elements that make up the modern safety compliance system

Data Collection

• Learn how inspections, violations, and crash data feed into the CSA program

What is an Intervention?

• Explore how FMCSA uses interventions to correct unsafe behavior

When Do Interventions Happen?

• Recognize triggers and thresholds for FMCSA action

CSA Program Strengths

• Understand the benefits of the CSA system for carriers and drivers

How to Comply with the CSA Program

• Learn practical steps for maintaining compliance and avoiding violations

Why Comply with the CSA Program?

• Understand how compliance impacts safety, operations, and career standing

The End of SafeStat

• Review the transition from the SafeStat system to SMS

Safety Measurement System (SMS)

• Learn how SMS evaluates motor carrier performance

Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs)

• Understand each category and how driver behaviors affect scores

Basic Measurements

• Review how data contributes to safety evaluations

More Information

• Access additional resources for CSA learning

Driver Safety Measurement System (DSMS)

• Learn how driver-specific safety scores are calculated

DSMS Process

• Understand how driver performance is compared and ranked

Summary

• Reinforce key concepts from the training

This online CSA training takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Learners may start, pause, and resume the course at any time.

A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the course. Participants may take the training up to three times to achieve the required mark.

Upon successful completion, learners can download and print a digital certificate as proof of CSA awareness training.