A percentile score calculated by FMCSA under the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program, reflecting a carrier’s roadside inspection and crash history across seven BASICs (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories). Scores above the 65th-to-80th percentile in any BASIC (the specific threshold varies by BASIC category) can trigger FMCSA intervention and are visible to brokers, shippers, and insurance underwriters — affecting load access and premium pricing even without a formal safety rating action.
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