What are FMCSA CSA BASIC intervention thresholds?

Under the FMCSA Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) system, intervention threshold percentiles are 65% for Unsafe Driving, Crash Indicator, and HOS Compliance (60% for hazmat and 50% for passenger carriers). Exceeding these percentiles triggers warning letters, targeted roadside inspections, or comprehensive off-site audits.

How does Exspeedite TMS help carriers lower their CSA BASIC percentiles?

Exspeedite integrates directly with Samsara, Motive, and Geotab telematics to validate driver HOS compliance before dispatch, automates electronic pre/post-trip DVIR audits to catch vehicle defects before scale houses, and tracks inspection history to challenge erroneous citations via DataQs.

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Carrier CSA BASIC Score Simulator & Intervention Predictor

The definitive fleet safety risk model for motor carriers: simulate FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) percentiles, predict warning letter intervention thresholds, and safeguard broker onboarding status with automated pre-dispatch compliance.

Intervention Warning Defense

Shippers and freight brokers automatically flag and blacklist carriers when Unsafe Driving or HOS percentiles cross 65%. Simulate your safety exposure before FMCSA intervenes.

Pre-Dispatch HOS Validation

Exspeedite checks real-time driver duty status against planned trip miles before dispatch, preventing dispatchers from inadvertently assigning drivers who lack sufficient 11-hour drive time.

DVIR Defect Closure

Over 70% of vehicle maintenance violations stem from unaddressed pre-trip defects (lights, brakes, tires). Exspeedite locks equipment from dispatch until shop mechanics sign off on repairs.

Interactive FMCSA CSA BASIC Safety Risk Simulator

Active Power Units in Fleet:

Roadside Inspections (Past 24 Months):

Vehicle Out-of-Service (OOS) Violations:

HOS / Form & Manner Violations:

Estimated SMS Percentile & FMCSA Intervention Status:

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Select your fleet inspection history above to model CSA BASIC percentiles.

FMCSA SMS BASIC Categories & Intervention Thresholds

BASIC Category	Standard Carrier Threshold	Primary Inspection Violations	Exspeedite TMS In-App Prevention
Hours-of-Service (HOS)	65%	11-hr driving limit, 14-hr duty window, 30-min break, false logs	Real-time Samsara/Motive sync blocks dispatch if HOS clock is insufficient
Vehicle Maintenance	80% (65% for Hazmat)	Brake adjustment, inoperable lights, tire tread depth, oil leaks	Mandatory electronic pre-trip DVIR sign-off prevents tractor departure
Unsafe Driving	65%	Speeding (6-10, 11-14, 15+ mph), texting while driving, reckless lane change	Telematics speeding alerts recorded to driver safety scorecard
Driver Fitness	80%	Expired CDL, missing medical examiner certificate, improper endorsement	Automated 60/30/15-day expiration notifications lock non-compliant drivers

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