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BASICs OVERVIEW 3


WHILE NOT A MANDATE, THE ISS SCORE IS THE SINGLE BEST INDICATOR OF THE LIKELIHOOD THAT A CARRIER MAY RECEIVE AN INSPECTION.


ISS is the Inspection Selection System, the numerical score FMCSA provides to agencies responsible for commercial motor vehicle compliance. Those agencies use ISS scores to determine which motor carriers they should prioritize for weigh station pull-in or roadside inspection. ISS scores range from 0 to 100. The lower the score, the better.


While not a mandate, the ISS score is the single best indicator of the likelihood of receiving an inspection. Not surprisingly, carriers must maintain a good ISS score to qualify for or to continue participating in a weigh station bypass program like PrePass. The good news is that a motor carrier’s ISS score is within the carrier’s control. It starts with doing well on the seven BASICs.


QUICK QUIZ


1. What does the “B” in BASICs stand for? 2. Where does FMCSA get most of its safety data? 3. True or False: FMCSA tells states which trucks must be inspected.


Reduce Inspections


• Clean trucks give a good first impression. Dirty trucks can raise a red flag for inspectors.


• In addition to safety and compliance repairs, pay attention to visible items like peeling decals, which may cause an inspector to conduct further inspection.


• Organize your paperwork and have it easily accessible. If you are disorganized, law enforcement may assume your maintenance is as well.


(Quick Quiz answers: 1) Behavior; 2) truck inspections; 3) False. FMCSA provides the ISS score, but states have broad discretion.)


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