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Webinar January 15, 2025: DataQs Dashboard New
In this session we demonstrate the new DataQs tableau dashboard.
Updated Date: 1/28/2025
Updated Date: 1/28/2025
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Webinar September 25, 2024: Supporting Data Quality in your State New
In this session we discuss how the MCSAP Office can network with other State agencies to improve data quality statewide, including through your State's Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC).
Updated Date: 9/26/2024
Updated Date: 9/26/2024
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Webinar June 12, 2024: DQ Website Resources
In this session we take a deep dive into the various tools and resources available on the Data Quality website, including the Learning Center, supplemental reports, the SAFETYNET Data Quality Tool, and the FARS/MCMIS Matching Tool.
Updated Date: 6/18/2024
Updated Date: 6/18/2024
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SAFETYNET Data Quality Tool v2024-1 Instruction Guide
This guide explains how to access, install, and run the SAFETYNET Data Quality Tool.
Updated Date: 5/21/2024
Updated Date: 5/21/2024
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How an Analyst Reviews and Resolves a Request for Data Review Job Aid
This job aid outlines the process an analyst undertakes for reviewing and resolving a Request for Data Review (RDR).
Updated Date: 4/1/2024
Updated Date: 4/1/2024
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Analysis and Information Online Website Overview Job Aid
This job aid walks you through the resources and tools available on the A&I website.
Updated Date: 4/1/2024
Updated Date: 4/1/2024
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Records to Research Reports Job Aid
This job aid gives an overview of the Records to Research Reports for the SSDQ Measures and explains how to use the reports to correct records and improve State ratings.
Updated Date: 4/1/2024
Updated Date: 4/1/2024
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Pivot Tables Job Aid
This job aid gives an overview of how to create and customize a Pivot Table and provides examples of when and how an analyst could use them.
Updated Date: 4/1/2024
Updated Date: 4/1/2024
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Common Tasks for a Data Analyst Job Aid
This job aid acts as a guide for developing State practices that can improve and maintain your State's data quality.
Updated Date: 4/1/2024
Updated Date: 4/1/2024
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SAFETYNET Support Modules: Communications Menu Overview Video
This webinar clip provides an overview of SAFETYNET’s Support Modules Communication Menu for the inspection and crash environments. The Support Modules provide the functions that will allow you to import and manage records, customize the SAFETYNET Grid, and much more.
Updated Date: 9/30/2023
Updated Date: 9/30/2023
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SAFETYNET Support Modules: Reports Menu Overview Video
This webinar clip provides an overview of SAFETYNET’s Support Modules Reports Menu for the inspection and crash environments. The Support Modules provide the functions that will allow you to import and manage records, customize the SAFETYNET Grid, and much more.
Updated Date: 9/30/2023
Updated Date: 9/30/2023
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SAFETYNET Support Modules: Search Menu Overview Video
This webinar clip provides an overview of SAFETYNET’s Support Modules Search Menu for the inspection and crash environments. The Support Modules provide the functions that will allow you to import and manage records, customize the SAFETYNET Grid, and much more.
Updated Date: 9/30/2023
Updated Date: 9/30/2023
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SAFETYNET Support Modules: Database Menu Overview Video
This webinar clip provides an overview of SAFETYNET’s Support Modules Database Menu for the inspection and crash environments. The Support Modules provide the functions that will allow you to import and manage records, customize the SAFETYNET Grid, and much more.
Updated Date: 9/30/2023
Updated Date: 9/30/2023
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SAFETYNET Support Modules: Systems Menu Overview Video
This webinar clip provides an overview of SAFETYNET’s Support Modules Systems Menu for the inspection and crash environments. The Support Modules provide the functions that will allow you to import and manage records, customize the SAFETYNET Grid, and much more.
Updated Date: 9/30/2023
Updated Date: 9/30/2023
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SAFETYNET Support Module: Help Menu, Configuration Menu, and Tool Bar Overview Video
This webinar clip provides an overview of SAFETYNET’s Support Modules Configuration Menu, Help Menu, and Tool Bar Overview for the inspection and crash environments. The Support Modules provide the functions that will allow you to import and manage records, customize the SAFETYNET Grid, and much more.
Updated Date: 9/30/2023
Updated Date: 9/30/2023
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SAFETYNET Support Modules: Record Menu Overview Video
This webinar clip provides an overview of SAFETYNET’s Support Modules Record Menu for the inspection and crash environments. The Support Modules provide the functions that will allow you to import and manage records, customize the SAFETYNET Grid, and much more.
Updated Date: 9/30/2023
Updated Date: 9/30/2023
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SAFETYNET: Inspection Reports Job Aid
This job aid explains what canned SAFETYNET Inspection reports are available and how to create a custom report.
Updated Date: 6/30/2023
Updated Date: 6/30/2023
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SAFETYNET: The Crash Module Job Aid
This job aid provides an overview of the SAFETYNET Crash Primary Module.
Updated Date: 6/30/2023
Updated Date: 6/30/2023
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SAFETYNET: Configuration Settings Job Aid
This job aid tells you which SAFETYNET settings can be configured and how to correctly configure them.
Updated Date: 6/30/2023
Updated Date: 6/30/2023
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Webinar July 19, 2023: DataQs
In this session, learn an overview of DataQs, the dos and don’ts of how to review and resolve Requests for Data Review (RDRs), and a discussion on adjudicated citations.
Updated Date: 6/30/2023
Updated Date: 6/30/2023
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SAFETYNET: The Inspection Module Job Aid
This job aid provides an overview of the SAFETYNET Inspection Primary Module.
Updated Date: 6/30/2023
Updated Date: 6/30/2023
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SAFETYNET: Crash Reports Job Aid
This job aid explains how to navigate the SAFETYNET crash reports and how to use queries to provide data to the reports.
Updated Date: 6/30/2023
Updated Date: 6/30/2023
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Adjudicated Citations Job Aid
This job aid defines adjudicated citations and the process to submit them through DataQs.
Updated Date: 6/30/2023
Updated Date: 6/30/2023
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Webinar October 19, 2023: Improving Accuracy through Carrier Matching
In this session, learn how to improve your State’s Accuracy measures using the carrier match options in SAFETYNET and MCMIS. Learn the importance of resolving records with carrier information issues and how to use the carrier match options available in SAFETYNET and MCMIS.
Updated Date: 10/26/2022
Updated Date: 10/26/2022
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MCSAP Office Resource: Local Data Quality Impacts National Safety
This handout is designed for you to communicate to your local/allied/law enforcement agencies about the Data Quality Program and the importance of timely, accurate, and complete data.
Updated Date: 10/10/2022
Updated Date: 10/10/2022
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Webinar April 11, 2023: FARS/MCMIS Matching Tool
In this session, learn how to use the FARS/MCMIS Matching Tool to identify improvements to your State’s crash record processing procedures. The Tool helps reconcile differences between The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and FMCSA’s MCMIS databases by matching fatal large truck and bus crash records between the two databases.
Updated Date: 4/11/2022
Updated Date: 4/11/2022
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FARS/MCMIS Matching Tool Job Aid
This job aid walks you through how to reconcile differences between the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) FARS and FMCSA’s MCMIS databases.
Updated Date: 4/11/2022
Updated Date: 4/11/2022
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Webinar Nov. 17, 2022: SSDQ Measure Changes
This session covers the changes to the State Safety Data Quality (SSDQ) measures. In this session you will hear an explanation as to why FMCSA is making these changes, what is changing for each affected measure, and a demonstration of the new preview area on the Data Quality website.
Updated Date: 3/23/2022
Updated Date: 3/23/2022
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Webinar Jan. 31, 2023: Improving Timeliness
In this session, learn how to improve your State’s Timeliness measures from Data Quality Specialist Kevin Berry. This session will help you understand your State’s collection and reporting process and provide Timeliness improvement strategies that each agency, from law enforcement to the MCSAP office, can implement.
Updated Date: 2/2/2022
Updated Date: 2/2/2022
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Data Quality Changes Overview
This document provides an overview of the SSDQ measure changes that will be finalized and made public in 2023, and shows you how to access your State’s preview data on the Data Quality website.
Updated Date: 11/14/2021
Updated Date: 11/14/2021
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SAFETYNET Carrier Types Guide
This job aid assists you in determining which type of carrier to enter in the Carrier Type field in SAFETYNET.
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
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How to Find Missing Inspection Files in SAFETYNET Job Aid
This job aid walks through how to find missing inspection files in SAFETYNET and how to remedy errors that caused SAFETYNET not to import the file.
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
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Useful Acronyms and Systems Job Aid
This job aid acts as a reference guide for common acronyms and systems you may encounter in your day-to-day work.
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
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Crash and Inspection Supplemental Reports Job Aid
This job aid provides a list of Research Systems and Tools and the information they provide.
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
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SAFETYNET Queries Booklet
This document outlines and illustrates several SAFETYNET queries based on topics provided by SAFETYNET analysts.
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
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How to Code Records Where Driver Data Are Legitimately Missing Job Aid
This job aid instructs on how to exclude records from the Crash Record Completeness measure when there is legitimately missing information.
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
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Research Systems & Tools Job Aid
This job aid provides a list of Research Systems and Tools and the information they provide.
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
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SAFETYNET Query Fields and Operators Cheat Sheet
This document is a cheat sheet to help you form queries in SAFETYNET.
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
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SAFETYNET Carrier Search and Other Tools Job Aid
This job aid explains the importance of the Carrier Search tool in SAFETYNET, how individual and batch searches are executed, and how to handle non-match records.
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
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Managing Inspection and Crash Records in SAFETYNET: Archiving, Restoring, and Deleting
This job aid walks through determining when to archive, store, or delete records in SAFETYNET, and the process to perform each action.
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
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Finding Missing Information
This job aid provides the tools to use when researching missing information in crash and inspection reports.
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
Updated Date: 11/1/2021
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Webinar Sept. 28, 2021: SAFETYNET Data Quality (DQ) Tool
This slide deck was presented during a Data Quality Office Hours session. This session covers the SAFETYNET Data Quality Tool and the importance of the data quality of crash and inspection reports.
Updated Date: 9/28/2021
Updated Date: 9/28/2021
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Life of an FMCSA Record
This eLearning course is designed to help new MCSAP employees by providing an overview of the path that a crash or inspection record takes on its way to FMCSA.
Updated Date: 2/16/2021
Updated Date: 2/16/2021
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Which Truck and Bus Crashes Does FMCSA Want (Enclosure 1)
This document helps you understand the types of crashes you should report to FMCSA.
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
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Crash and Inspection Advanced Queries Job Aid
This job aid explains how advanced queries can help you find specific information in SAFETYNET.
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
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DataQs Helpful Hints
This job aid provides helpful tips for using DataQs.
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
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DataQs Analyst Guide
This guide provides practical guidance and best practices to address and resolve RDRs submitted to FMCSA using DataQs.
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
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DataQs RDR Violation Report
This report gives you a breakdown of the top 10 violations with a review requested, their status, and how many were submitted, normalized by the number of inspections.
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
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DataQs RDR Type Report
This report provides you with a count by request type.
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
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DataQs RDR Open/Closed Report
This report offers you a count of request types by their current status and number of days open.
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
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Index of Data Reports and Tools
This webpage describes the State Safety Data Quality measures and the State Data Analysis Reports that provide additional details on the activity in a State impacting the measures.
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
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Advocacy Video: Impact of Data Quality from a MA State Police Trooper
In this advocacy video, Trooper Calvin Butner explains the importance of quality crash and inspection data. (2 minutes)
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
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Non-Fatal Crash Completeness Tool: Results
The national Non-Fatal Crash Completeness tool summary shows the number of States within each result. A State’s result is based on an estimate of how many non-fatal crash records a State should be reporting to MCMIS.
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
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SSDQ Results
This online report shows the number of States within each rating. A State’s overall rating is based on nine performance measures and one indicator, except measures with a rating of Insufficient Data.
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
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FARS/MCMIS Matching Tool: Results
The FARS/MCMIS Matching Tool helps reconcile differences between the number of fatal crash records in the FARS and MCMIS databases.
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
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SSDQ Methodology
This webpage provides an overview of the methodology used by FMCSA to evaluate the completeness, timeliness, accuracy, and consistency of the State- reported commercial motor vehicle crash and inspection records in MCMIS.
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
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Non-Fatal Crash Completeness Tool: Description
This webpage describes the purpose of the Non-Fatal Crash Completeness Tool.
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
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FARS/MCMIS Matching Tool: Description
This webpage describes the purpose of the FARS/MCMIS Matching Tool and what you should do with your results.
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
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Crash Data Collection Resource
This eLearning course defines and provides examples for FMCSA related crash data collected and reported in SAFETYNET.
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
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DataQs RDR Violation Detail Report
This report provides a breakdown of all violations for a State/agency/officer/inspector and their status compared to the national average.
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
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Procedures for Entering Crashes without Carrier Identification into SAFETYNET (Enclosure 3)
This document will help you enter the most complete crash information in SAFETYNET when carrier information is missing from the crash report.
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
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Crash Reporting FAQs (Enclosure 2)
This FAQ document provides answers to commonly asked questions about reporting crashes to FMCSA.
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
Updated Date: 2/8/2021
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TA Webinar Sept. 23, 2020: SAFETYNET Support Modules Overview
This webinar provides an overview of SAFETYNET’s Support Modules for the inspection and crash environments. The Support Modules provide the functions that will allow you to import and manage records, customize the SAFETYNET Grid, and much more.
Updated Date: 9/23/2020
Updated Date: 9/23/2020
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TA Webinar Sept. 16, 2020: Getting to Know the SAFETYNET Inspection Record
This webinar explains how the inspection record is organized in SAFETYNET, how to navigate it, and which inspection data new users should pay particular attention to in order to support data quality.
Updated Date: 9/16/2020
Updated Date: 9/16/2020
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TA Webinar Sept. 9, 2020: Getting to Know the SAFETYNET Crash Record
This webinar explains how the crash record is organized in SAFETYNET, how to navigate it, and which crash data new users should pay additional attention to in order to support data quality.
Updated Date: 9/9/2020
Updated Date: 9/9/2020
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SAFETYNET Downloads Process eLearning
Describes the SAFETYNET process for downloading records (video)
Updated Date: 7/31/2019
Updated Date: 7/31/2019
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SAFETYNET Uploads Process eLearning
Describes the SAFETYNET process for uploading records (video)
Updated Date: 7/31/2019
Updated Date: 7/31/2019
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Data Quality Analyst Reports
This job aid highlights reports provided by FMCSA that support data quality in SAFETYNET.
Updated Date: 7/30/2019
Updated Date: 7/30/2019
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SAFETYNET 101 Onboarding Course (Transcript Only)
This is a transcript of the interactive guide to the SAFETYNET Operator’s Role.
Updated Date: 12/3/2018
Updated Date: 12/3/2018
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Highlights & Exploration: A Look at the Enhanced Data Quality Website
Watch this video, highlighting the enhanced Data Quality Website, to learn how easy it is to monitor data quality performance and identify resources that can help you improve your data quality.
Updated Date: 5/31/2016
Updated Date: 5/31/2016
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Enhanced Data Quality Website Video Demonstration
Watch this video about the updated Data Quality website to learn how to navigate through State data and national trends—because better data leads to safer roads.
Updated Date: 4/15/2016
Updated Date: 4/15/2016
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Improving Data Quality: Key Resources from FMCSA’s Data Quality Program
This handout describes the data quality improvement resources FMCSA provides to States.
Updated Date: 11/1/2015
Updated Date: 11/1/2015
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Understanding Your Data Quality Reporting Process
This session is an overview of the State crash reporting process and refers to points in the process where data could be compromised. The presentation was delivered in conjunction with the CVSA Conference held in Los Angeles, CA.
Updated Date: 4/7/2014
Updated Date: 4/7/2014
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Understanding Your State’s Data Quality Resources and Reports
This presentation is a review of FMCSA’s online data monitoring tools on the Analysis and Information (A&I Online) Website. The presentations also include a new SAFETYNET data quality report. This session was delivered in conjunction with the CVSA Conference held in Los Angeles, CA.
Updated Date: 4/7/2014
Updated Date: 4/7/2014
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CVSA and FMCSA Data Quality Training
This presentation is an overview of the FMCSA Data Quality Program. This session was delivered in conjunction with the CVSA Conference held in Los Angeles, CA.
Updated Date: 4/7/2014
Updated Date: 4/7/2014
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Data Quality Improvement Working Together to Understand and Overcome Challenges
This session summarizes the challenges and opportunities to FMCSA and State Partners for continuous data quality improvement. The presentation was delivered in conjunction with the CVSA Conference held in Los Angeles, CA.
Updated Date: 4/7/2014
Updated Date: 4/7/2014
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Strategies for Improving Data Quality
This job aid offers methods for reviewing data collection and reporting processes to identify and correct conditions that compromise data quality.
Updated Date: 4/1/2014
Updated Date: 4/1/2014
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MCSAP Office Data Quality Checklist
This job aid provides a visual reminder of daily, weekly, and as-needed actions the MCSAP Office can take to improve data quality.
Updated Date: 4/1/2014
Updated Date: 4/1/2014
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FMCSA Tools To Improve State Data Quality
An overview of tools used to improve State Safety Data Quality including: SAFETYNET, MCMIS, A&I Online Data Quality, and DataQs presented at the 2006 FMCSA IT Workshop.
Updated Date: 10/1/2006
Updated Date: 10/1/2006
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State Data Quality Review Program
An overview of the State Safety Data Quality Program's on-site visits given at the 2006 Traffic Records Forum.
Updated Date: 10/1/2006
Updated Date: 10/1/2006
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FMCSA State Safety Data Quality, Enhancing the Evaluation
Presents an overview of State Safety Data Quality enhancements given at the 2006 Traffic Records Forum.
Updated Date: 8/1/2006
Updated Date: 8/1/2006
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FMCSA Data Quality
A presentation from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Annual Conference in Hartford, CT.
Updated Date: 4/24/2006
Updated Date: 4/24/2006
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How Does FMCSA Evaluate the Quality of State-Reported Data?
Presentation given at the 2005 Traffic Records Forum
Updated Date: 8/1/2005
Updated Date: 8/1/2005
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What Programs are Available to the States to Improve Data Quality?
Presentation given at the 2005 Traffic Records Forum
Updated Date: 8/1/2005
Updated Date: 8/1/2005
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Why is State-Reported Data Important?
Presentation given at the 2005 Traffic Records Forum
Updated Date: 8/1/2005
Updated Date: 8/1/2005
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DataQs
An overview presentation.
Updated Date: 5/1/2005
Updated Date: 5/1/2005
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