Episode Synopsis "How to Improve Your SMS Scores"

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) developed the Safety Measurement System (SMS) to measure seven key metrics to identify motor carriers that pose the greatest risk to safety for interventions. You need to know this information to keep track of your scores and be proactive in managing low scores. Your SMS ratings directly impact your insurability and insurance rates.

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