Your CSA Score (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) reflects your company’s safety reputation before the FMCSA and customers. A high rating means fewer inspections, stronger compliance confidence, and more profitable contracts.
Understanding CSA scores and FMCSA priorities
The FMCSA evaluates carriers across seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs):
- Unsafe Driving
- Hours of Service (HoS) Compliance
- Driver Fitness
- Controlled Substances and Alcohol
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Hazardous Materials Compliance
- Crash Indicator
Each violation-whether from poor vehicle maintenance, driver fatigue, or unsafe driving-negatively impacts your CSA score. Lower scores trigger more frequent roadside inspections and may lead to insurance premium increases or contract loss.
How Unity ELD helps improve safety and compliance
Unity ELD empowers fleets to improve CSA performance through real-time telematics, automatic data collection, and predictive analytics.
✅ Monitor HoS Compliance:
Automatically track driving hours and identify potential fatigue risks before they become violations.
✅ Vehicle Health Insights:
Receive maintenance alerts and diagnostic data to prevent on-road breakdowns.
✅ Violation Detection:
Unity ELD identifies risky behavior—such as harsh braking, speeding, or missed inspections—before they impact your CSA record.
✅ FMCSA-Ready Reports:
Generate accurate compliance reports instantly, helping your fleet stay audit-ready and transparent.
With Unity ELD, fleet managers can see, analyze, and act on safety data — turning compliance into a competitive advantage
Step-by-step guide: Tracking and reducing violations
- Install Unity ELD in every vehicle.
Ensure seamless data collection across your entire fleet. - Set up automated HoS violation alerts.
Get notified before a driver exceeds legal hours. - Review analytics via the dashboard.
Identify recurring issues like overspeeding or delayed maintenance. - Train your drivers.
Use insights from Unity ELD reports to build safer habits and reward improvement.
Improving your CSA Score is a continuous process that starts with accurate, real-time data.
With Unity ELD, you gain the visibility and control needed to detect problems early, prevent violations, and maintain an excellent safety reputation.
Your fleet’s compliance story starts with data - and Unity ELD makes that data work for you.
FAQ
What affects my CSA score?
Safety practices, HoS compliance, vehicle condition, and driver behavior all play a role.
Can ELD data improve CSA performance?
Yes. ELD data highlights violations in real time and helps reduce human error.
Does Unity ELD monitor safety metrics?
Absolutely. The system provides detailed analytics for each driver and vehicle, helping management make informed decisions.
How often is my CSA score updated?
The FMCSA updates CSA scores monthly, based on recent inspections and violations.