Originally published at: Inside the Gaps – What the FMCSA Isn’t Catching in Trucking Safety - FreightWaves
If you’ve ever wondered how a company with trucks falling apart and drivers dodging scales can stay in business—don’t blame the carrier. Blame the system that let them in and never bothered to check if they belonged. The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) is supposed to be the gatekeeper of safety in our industry.…
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While I agree with the general sentiment of the article, one point needs to be clarified. If you see “Not Rated”, it doesn’t always mean “we haven’t looked yet”. Almost 1/3 of compliance investigations conducted in 2024 resulted in Not Rated status. Many investigations are focused of specific compliance areas and do not result in a safety rating.