Conditional Safety Rating
The carrier has deficiencies in safety management that require correction.
What Does “Conditional” Mean?
A Conditional rating means FMCSA found deficiencies during a Compliance Review, but the carrier is still permitted to operate. The carrier is expected to correct these deficiencies. If they fail to do so, their rating may be downgraded to Unsatisfactory.
Key Points
- FMCSA found safety management deficiencies during a review
- The carrier is still legally permitted to operate
- Corrective action is expected — the carrier is on notice
- A follow-up review may be scheduled to verify improvements
- Shippers and brokers should exercise additional due diligence
- Some shippers' policies prohibit using Conditional carriers
Guidance for Brokers & Shippers
A Conditional rating is a yellow flag, not a red one. Many carriers receive this rating for administrative issues (incomplete driver files, missing maintenance records) rather than active safety failures. However, you should dig deeper — check when the rating was issued, review current SMS scores, and verify that the carrier is actively addressing deficiencies.
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