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A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is a driver's license required in the United States to operate any type of vehicle which has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lb (11,793 kg) or more for commercial use, or transports quantities of hazardous materials that require warning placards under Department of Transportation regulations, or that is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver. This includes (but is not limited to) tow trucks, tractor trailers, and buses.

Monday, September 13

An Introduction To CSA 2010


In July of 2010, the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) will begin to implement Comprehensive Safety Analysis (better known as CSA). It's intent is to improve the safety of large trucks and buses, and reduce the number of accidents involving commercial vehiclesIt's more than just a safety program. The CSA 2010 will have an impact on hiring, firing, employment screening, pay packages, training, CDL certification, background checks and more.The fundamental tasks of CSA 2010 are:- To monitor the performance and safety records of individual truck drivers- Address drivers with safety issues, based on their histories with multiple employers

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