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  • Henry Seaton
    • Jan 21, 2016

Carrier Safety Fitness Determinations

Proposed rule: Carrier Safety Fitness Determinations

Publication date: January 21, 2016

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Summary

FMCSA proposes to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to revise the current methodology for issuance of a safety fitness determination (SFD) for motor carriers. The proposed new methodologies would determine when a motor carrier is not fit to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in or affecting interstate commerce based on the carrier's on-road safety data in relation to five of the Agency's seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs); an investigation; or a combination of on-road safety data and investigation information.

FMCSA SFD page

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