How it works
Any carrier operating a qualified commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce registers with the FMCSA, obtains a DOT number and (for for-hire motor carriers) an MC number, and complies with FMCSA regulations under Title 49 CFR. The FMCSA also operates the CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) program that scores carriers on safety performance.
Who uses it
All interstate motor carriers, drivers, brokers, freight forwarders, and shippers of hazardous materials.
Why it matters
FMCSA compliance determines whether you can legally operate interstate. CSA scores affect insurance rates, shipper willingness to tender loads, and broker credit-worthiness.
In Rig Terminal
Rig Terminal's Compliance module monitors your CSA score, tracks driver qualification files, flags HOS violations before they happen, and generates audit-ready reports for FMCSA inspections.
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