DataQs and adjudicated citations: Results in CSA SMS/driver PSP reports

With the exception of a conviction of a lesser charge or the levy of punitive fines and court costs, adjudication of a citation can result in removal of the associated violation from carriers' CSA Safety Measure System profiles and drivers' Pre-Employment Screening Program reports. The SMS record can be a key element of an independent owner-operator or small fleet's ability to do business with freight partners and obtain affordable insurance. Hiring carriers rely on drivers' PSP reports in vetting backgrounds before a hiring decision is made.