CSA 2010 - (Frequently Asked Questions)

Will CSA 2010 do away with out of service violations?

No. Out of service violations will still be enforced. CSA 2010 however, will assess the importance of violations as their relevance to causing a crash involving a Commercial Motor Vehicle.

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What items will be covered under CSA?

There are seven items covered under CSA. These items are classified as BASICs. BASIC stands for Behavioral Analysis Safety Improvement Categories.
The 7 categories under BASICs are:

  1. Unsafe Driving
  2. Fatigued Driving
  3. Driver Fitness
  4. Drugs/Alcohol
  5. Vehicle Maintenance
  6. Cargo Securement
  7. Crash Experience
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Our company only has one truck. Are we covered by CSA 2010?

Yes. Any company that operates any amount of vehicles interstate over 10,001 lbs GVWR is covered under CSA 2010.

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My company is not a cargo or freight hauler. We use vehicles over 10,001 lbs GVWR to transport supplies we use to perform our work. Are we going to be under CSA 2010?

Yes, It does not matter what you do, but what you drive. Any vehicle driven interstate over 10,001 lbs or greater is a commercial motor vehicle and is covered under 49 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations). You will be monitored by CSA 2010.

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