1. CSA 2010
A Compendium
for Shippers
April 14, 2010

2. The Carrier/Shipper Relations Committee
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3. CSA 2010: What and Why?
CSA 2010 is a new enforcement and compliance model developed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
CSA 2010 aims to reduce crashes by:
Increasing FMCSA contact with carriers and drivers
Better identifying high risk motor carriers and driver behaviors
Correcting high risk behaviors

4. CSA 2010 Operational Model
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5. CSA 2010 Timeline
Since January of 2008, FMCSA has been testing CSA in several test states. Additional test states were added in These states are: CO, DE, GA, KS, MD, MN, MO, MT and NJ.
Remaining states will be phased in December, 2010.

6. Effect on Carriers Under CSA 2010:
All roadside inspections and crash data will be used to calculate safety rating that occurred over the last 24-months. Note: CSA data will be available to roadside inspectors on both company and drivers for assessment purposes.
Current model:
Only select inspection and crash data is used to calculate safety rating.

7. Effect on Shippers Common Areas Rated By CSA as Severe HOS Violations
Effect: Safe truck parking, reduced wait times, etc.
Cargo Securement
Effect: Higher importance of proper load securement
Route designations and other contract clauses
Effect: Safety Rating vs. Covering Fines

8. Shipper Scenario #1
Safe harbors for parking A truck arrives for a pickup but there’s been a delay in preparing the shipment. Once the shipment is ready, the driver has only 45 minutes of driving time left. The closest parking facility is 75 miles away. Shipper Recommended Response: Driver should be allowed to remain on shipper’s grounds until the required off duty is over and the driver may begin the trip in order to avoid severe violation.

9. Shipper Scenario #2
Wait Times A truck arrives at the scheduled time for a pickup but is required to wait for an excessive amount of time. The wait leaves the driver with only 8 legal hours for a 9 hour trip. Shipper Recommended Response: Closer adherence to pickup times or more flexibility to driver hours will reduce possible delays in shipments as hours of service violations trigger severe violation under CSA 2010.

10. Shipper Scenario #3
Weight Restrictions The shipper adds freight onto the shipment at the last minute. This freight pushes the vehicle’s weight over the legal maximum and the bill of lading (BOL) is not accurate. A roadside inspection results in multiple violations (overweight and incorrect BOL). Shipper Recommended Response: Right sized loads and accurate records will take on a higher priority with driver and trucking company before the truck rolls off the docks. Shipper compliance is essential.

11. Shipper Scenario #4
Cargo Securement The shipper insists on loading and securing the shipment but uses improperly inflated dunnage bags. The truck is stopped for a roadside inspection and cited for improper load securement. Shipper Recommended Response: Additional training of dock personnel of proper load securement techniques and more driver and truck company intervention of wrong techniques before the truck rolls off the dock.

12. Shipper Scenario #5
Route Designations A shipper designates a particular route for a carrier to take. This route is 275 miles shorter but part of the route is over roads that prohibit truck traffic. The truck complies and is cited by law enforcement for traveling on unauthorized roads affecting the safety rating of the carrier. Shipper Recommended Response: Routes must be legal truck lanes. Both Shippers and Carriers will likely work closer to strive for compliant and efficient freight delivery.

13. CSA 2010: Evolving to Best Practices
Optimize safe operations
Shipper actions will affect carrier safety ratings
Potential for out of service orders is high
What type of carrier do you want hauling your goods?

14. Next Steps to a Better Carrier/Shipper Partnership
Understand CSA 2010
Work with your carriers for mutual understanding of new regulations
Review regulations (especially for cargo securement, weight restrictions, and HOS)
Examine contracts, distribution schedules, company policies
Work to reduce delays
Develop options for parking on facilities

15. CSA 2010 Information Sources
CSA 2010 website:
Check often as site is updated frequently
TCA Director of Safety & Policy
David Heller, CDS

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