Steve Vogel's blog

By now most of you are aware of the new scoring system that CSA 2010 has brought us, known as the Safety Measurement System (SMS).  For several months now we have seen how violations found during roadside inspections turn into points that are, for lack of nicer words, held against us as motor carriers and drivers.

This new point system may have been created and implemented to bring light to carriers that they need to step up their efforts in improving safety, and to the DOT in monitoring carriers who may need to be audited, however, the system has one very large fault.