Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA): Staying Safe on the Road

Learning objectives

  • Apply practical steps to reduce the risk of CSA violations during pre-trip, on-road, and post-trip activities.
  • Demonstrate how to prepare for and respond appropriately to roadside inspections.
  • Identify common violations in each BASIC category and how to avoid them.
  • Explain how positive driving habits and accurate recordkeeping contribute to lower CSA scores.
  • Use intervention feedback or violation data to improve personal and team performance.

Course overview

Knowing CSA rules is one thing, but applying them on the road is what keeps you safe. In this course, you will practice steps that reduce violations during pre-trip, on-road, and post-trip activities. You’ll also learn how to prepare for inspections, avoid common BASIC violations, and use safety data as feedback to improve your driving habits and protect your career.

The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.


  • 11 minutes
  • Format: Video
  • Tier: 1
  • Course ID: 7355
Language Icon English
Course Outline
  • Practical Steps To Reduce Risk
  • The Power of Recordkeeping
  • Tips for Roadside Inspections
  • Basic Violations and How To Prevent Them
  • Consequences of Poor Safety Performance
  • Use Your Data as Feedback To Improve
Regulations
  • 49 CFR Parts 385n396
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